Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Hosts 49th Annual Installation Of Officers

LEONARDTOWN, Md. — The Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad (LVRS) held its 49th Annual Installation of Officers on Jan. 18, 2025, welcoming its newly elected leaders for the upcoming year. The event also recognized members for their years of service and honored the memory of two beloved members who passed away in 2024.

Newly Elected Officers for 2025

Executive Officers

President: Danny Bowles
Vice President: Melissa Persiani
Recording Secretary: Emily Litten
Corresponding Secretary: Carlee Cooksey
Treasurer: Lisa Cooksey
Assistant Treasurer: Jaime Weber
Chief: Angela Tennyson
Members at Large: Brett Adams and Scott Cooley

Operational Officers

Chief: Angela Tennyson
Assistant Chief: Fred Crum
Deputy Chief: Shannon Wince
Safety Officer: Chris Smith
Captain 19A: Cathy Fenwick
Captain 19B: Mike Overs
Lieutenant 19A: Jacob Lutz
Lieutenant 19B: Emily Litten
Lieutenant 19C: Hunter Lindsay
Sergeant: Melanie Thompson
Chief Engineers: Brett Adams, CJ Cooksey, Mike Overs, Greg Schultz, and Mike VanRyswick
Supply Officer: Jaime Weber
Training Officers: Fred Crum and Shannon Wince
RRV19A: Jaime Weber
RRV19B: Lisa Cooksey
RRV19C: Amy Smith

Executive Board Appointments

Chaplain: Mike Overs
Historian: Melanie Thompson

Auxiliary Officers

President: Catherine Stewart
Vice President: Candy Chesser
Secretary: Ruth Wise
Treasurer: Debbie Schultz

Service Recognitions

The LVRS also recognized the following members for their dedication:

40 Years: Chuck Adams and Mock Mattingly
25 Years: Matt Adams and Janet Graves
20 Years: Amy Smith
15 Years: Debbie Schultz
10 Years: Emma Herbert and Mike Overs
5 Years: Melissa Schaecher, Emily Litten, Wayne Sok, and Carlee Cooksey

Dedication

The 2025 Installation Ceremony was dedicated to the memory of Elizabeth “Betty” Mason Holley and Maralyn Beatrice Thompson, who passed away in 2024.

The Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad expressed gratitude for the service and commitment of its members as they continue their mission to serve the community in the year ahead.

“The installation is a time to honor all the selfless volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of Leonardtown’s residents,” said Melissa Persiani.