Edgerton grad selected Dispatcher of the Year at Van Wert Highway Patrol post.

Radio Dispatcher Patrick P. Bowsher has been selected the 2024 Dispatcher of the Year at the Van Wert Dispatch Center. Bowsher joined the Highway Patrol in 1997 and has served at the Defiance and
Van Wert Dispatch Centers. Originally from Edgerton, Ohio Bowsher is a graduate of Edgerton
High School. He is a part of the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Members Assistance Team, and
was selected as the Post Dispatcher of the Year in 2011, 2019, and 2021 and District Dispatcher
of the Year in 2019.
Bowsher, 59, was honored in recognition of his outstanding service over the past year.
Supervision and dispatchers chose Bowsher based on his technical job knowledge and ability,
enthusiastic work attitude, teamwork, and prompt and courteous response to the public’s request
for information and assistance.
Bowsher and his family reside in Williams County.