Lamp Post 4 A Barbershop Quartet

LAMP POST 4 BARITONE....KEN CRAWFORD Ken began singing at an early age and has sung in numerous church choirs, school musicals and choirs.  He joined the Miami-Shelby chapter in 1995, has served on the chapter’s board of directors and has been treasurer for the past four years. He joined Lamp Post 4 as Baritone singer in November 2002.  Ken retired in February 2003 from the Aeronautical Systems Command at WPAFB, Ohio. Ken’s other interests include tennis, golf and investing.  He and his wife Phyllis live in Tipp City and have 4 children and 10 grandchildren.

LAMP POST 4 BASS – RON VENTURA Ron joined the Miami-Shelby Chorus shortly after his retirement in 1995. Since that time he has sung with a few other quartets. He became Lamp Post 4 Bass singer in March 2002. Ron retired with 40 years service in law enforcement with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Miami County Sheriff ‘s Department, and Miami County Park District.  His other hobbies include flying as a pilot and amateur radio. Ron and his wife, Jill, live in the country North of Covington, Ohio. They have one son and 6 grandchildren.

LAMP POST 4 LEAD – PAUL WEBB Paul joined the Miami-Shelby Melodymen Chorus in January 2001.  Before that he sang in many choruses and the Navy Blue Jacket Choir.  He was Show Chairman from 2002 – 2004 and has been Ticket and Advertising Chairman since 2005.  He joined Lamp Post 4 Quartet as Lead singer in March 2002.  His other hobbies include golf and  “cruisin”  in his 1977 MGB.  Paul retired from Prudential after 29 years and also retired from the US Air Force with 26 years total service.  Paul and his wife, Roberta, live in Piqua. They have two children and four grandchildren.

LAMP POST 4 TENOR – DON ZERKLE Don’s interest in musical harmony began in high school band where he played trombone and was drum major in the marching band for three years. He has been active in church music for many years as worship leader, bass singer in the choir and occasionally choir director. He joined the Melody Men in 1999. He became Tenor singer with Lamp Post 4 in November 2005.  Don has been employed at Mechanicsburg Implement Inc. since 1971 and has served as parts manager for much of that time. Don and his wife, Lois, live in the house in which he grew up near Urbana. They  have 3 sons, Aaron, Tony, and Avery, and two grandchildren. His other hobbies are home repair, woodworking, and gardening.

For engagements call Paul Webb at 937-778-8615   Home