Frank Hoagland

Frank Hoagland is an American businessman and former politician who served in the Ohio Senate from 2017 to 2023, representing the 30th district. He owns Special Tactics and Rescue Training LLC, a security training provider, based in Mingo Junction, Ohio. Hoagland previously served in the United States Navy as a Navy SEAL. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Military and business career
Hoagland graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training BUD/S at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado in 1983. Following SEAL Basic Indoctrination and completion of a six-month probationary period, he received the Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) 5326 as a Combatant Swimmer (SEAL), entitled to wear the Special Warfare Insignia. After leaving the navy, he became a military contractor and worked on personal security details. In 2005, he founded Special Tactics and Rescue Training (START) LLC, which provides specialized security services and training to national security, law enforcement, and private entities.

Ohio Senate
Hoagland challenged incumbent state Senator Lou Gentile in the 2016 general election for Ohio's 30th Senate District, which spans ten counties. He was unopposed for the Republican nomination. Hoagland defeated Gentile by a margin of 53%-47% in the November 8, 2016 general election.