Corrections is not a profession that is praised or talked about, but what people do not realize is that as Corrections Officers we assist people with services available while incarcerated, and encourage them to become positive members of society.

It is a different world that most people are not accustomed to or understand. We deal with real situations and real people, all of whom have a variety of different issues that need to be solved. Every situation is different and has a different solution.

I think the most challenging part of my job is organizing large scale searches. These searches often run for several days and require a lot of resource management. Resources from all over the state respond (Ground Searchers, Air assets, K-9 units, Equine units). These individuals must be given assignments that are appropriate for their skill set. They are interviewed after each assignment to determine how much of the area they were given was searched. These individuals also need to be fed and housed during a search operation. These are all responsibilities of the SAR Deputy.

My job IS the best job in the department. It requires intense training and dedication but is highly rewarding. No other position that I have had in law enforcement has been appreciated by those we serve, so deeply. Seeing a family member reunited with their loved one after being missing for several days is an experience that will stay with me forever. The following are the basic skills needed to be in Search and Rescue: High angle rescue (ropes I, II and III), EMT, Helicopter rescue training- insertion and extraction via hoist and repel, Swift Water Rescue training, Search management training (ICS), ATV/off road driving training (all training is provided by the department).

I have been blessed to be a part of the Sheriff’s Department Community Resources Unit and the Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteers. I remain excited to work with such wonderful and dedicated individuals who accomplish so much on a daily basis.

I have just begun to build wooden model ships as a hobby. It’s supposed to teach me to be patient. I’ve never done that before, so it’s quite a challenge to be somewhat successful.

I am currently the Sheriff.  I really enjoy working with the community and especially anything to do with children.

Primarily keeping up with all the demands on my time.  I receive a tremendous amount of email and phone calls.  I generally have about 15 to 25 meetings each week.

I love to play golf and spend time with my children and granddaughter. 

I guess, how honored I am to have the ability to serve the people of this county as their Sheriff.  I do not take it for granted.  It is indeed an honor.