Sheriff Al Nienhuis (R)
Brooksville
Education
BS degree, business management, University of South Florida; MBA, University of South Florida, 2011; FBI National Academy, Quantico, Va., Class 197.
Career
Special agent, rising through the ranks to captain, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, State of Florida, 1989-2001; undersheriff, Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, 2001-2010; appointed Sheriff of Hernando County, January 2011; elected Sheriff of Hernando County, 2012; re-elected 2016 (unopposed), re-elected 2020.
Honors and Affiliations
FBI National Academy Associates; Tampa Bay Chiefs of Police; board of directors: Florida Sheriff’s Association (Secretary); Dawn Center (previously served as President); Sheriff’s Ranches Enterprises (previously served as Chair); Youth and Family Alternatives; ARC (previously served as Treasurer); Hernando County Habitat for Humanity Advisory Board, PDMP Foundation; Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce (previously served on Board of Directors).