The personnel of the HELMSMEN of Ohio are:
TENOR–Michael Ankney. Michael and his family live in Miamisburg, Ohio. He is a government subcontractor. Michael has sung all his life. As a teenager he worked at Disney World in Florida and sang as Frankie Valle. He has been in several groups here in Ohio. You will enjoy his beautiful high tenor voice.
LEAD–Dwight Best. Dwight and his wife family in Mount Vernon, Ohio. He is a school teacher in Westerville, Ohio. Dwight also is a soloist. He is very active singing around the country. We are pleased to have him sing with us when he is not out on the road sharing Jesus in his solo ministry.
BARITONE–Ken Eash. Ken is a retired school teacher and children’s pastor, sings baritone and manages the Helmsmen of Ohio. He is the founder of the Helmsmen. He actually started the group in 1969. Ken and Lorri have been married 52 years, and they have four children and 13 grandchildren. Along with singing, Ken enjoys playing the piano, guitar and bass guitar. He has been singing in groups since his teen years: Kings Quartet, Messengers, & Wayfarers. Ken is a registered song evangelist in the Church of the Nazarene. His favorite verse is Proverbs 3:6, “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
BASS–Jesse Davila. Jesse and his family live in Findley, Ohio. Jesse is well known among the quartet world. He had his own group for a long time until he had to retire because of physical issues. But praise God, Jesse is back. We are really glad to have him as a Helmsmen. You will love his smooth deep bass singing.