Union

Born: Lake City, FL, September 27, 1953
Spouse: Tammy
Children: Six

Church: Christian

Union County High School; Lake City Community College; Police Standards Training; FDLE Executive Institute, Budget Preparation, Disaster Preparedness; Florida State University, Vicarious Liability Training; FBI National Academy, 1991

Elected Sheriff of Union County, 1984, 1992, ran unopposed 1988, 1996, 2000, 2004; re-elected 2008

Dean of Sheriffs/State of Florida with 27 years of service, Distinguished Service Award, Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency, 1988-89; Paul Harris Fellow Award, 2008; Shining Star Award, Florida Education Foundation, 2008; member, Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency; Florida Sheriffs Association – secretary, 1987-88; treasurer, 1989; vice president, 1990; president, 1991; and member, Board of Directors, 2003; president, Lake Butler Rotary Club, 1989-1990; board of directors, Florida Sheriffs Self Insurance Fund, 2002-present; board of directors, Sheriffs Automobile Risk Program, 2002-present; Florida Sheriffs Multiple Employer Trust, 2002-present.