Hernando

Born: St. Petersburg, FL, December 3, 1963
Spouse: Rhonda
Children: Three
Church: Faith Presbyterian

BS degree, business management, University of South Florida; master's degree, business administration (MBA), University of South Florida, 2011; FBI National Academy, Quantico, VA, class 197

Career Special agent, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, State of Florida, rising through the ranks to Captain, 1989-2001; Undersheriff, Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, 2001-2010; appointed Sheriff, January 1, 2011.

Hernando County Habitat for Humanity Advisory Board; board of directors, Sheriff's Ranches Enterprises; board of directors, Dawn Center; board of directors, Youth and Family Alternatives; board of directors, ARC;  FBI National Academy Associates; Tampa Bay Chiefs of Police;  board of directors, Hernando County Chamber of Commerce.