Sheriff Billy Woods (R)
Ocala
Education
Ocala Christian Academy; Bob Jones University, 1986-1989; BS degree, Criminal Justice Administration/Business Management, Columbia Southern University; Class President of the Leadership of Ocala/Marion Class XXVII.
Career
City of Ocala Police Department, 26 years; elected Sheriff of Marion County, 2016 and re-elected in 2020.
Honors and Affiliations
Ocala Police Department awarded Medal of Valor, Medal of Distinction, four Distinguished Group Awards; Certificate of Commendation from the American Legion; board member, Salvation Army; Ocala/Marion Chamber & Economic Partnership; Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection; Vice-Chair of the 2021-22 Florida Sheriff’s Association Board of Directors; Board Member for Marion Senior Services and Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch; Florida Sheriff’s Association, District 3, Chair for Marion Senior Services and Sheriffs Ranches Enterprises.