Professional Experience:
- 1986 – Employed by Polk County Sheriff’s Office as a detention deputy
- 1990 – Promoted to Corporal
- 1991 – Promoted to Sergeant
- 1995 – Promoted to Lieutenant
- 1999 – Promoted to Captain
- 2002 – Promoted to Major, Commander, Support Division
- 2006 – Promoted to Chief, Commander, Department of Detention
Responsible for the operation of the Department of Detention that includes the operation of two detention facilities, the booking facility, county and statewide inmate transportation, courtroom security, County Jail Work Camp, Detention farm and several Polk County inmate work programs outside the facilities. The Department of Detention incorporates approximately 550 employees, 2,500 inmates, and a $46 million budget.
Professional Certifications, Memberships & Affiliations:
- 2002 – Present: NAACP National Member
- 2002 – Present: American Jail Association Member
- 2004 - Present: Certified Jail Manager, Jail Manager Certification Commission
- 2006 – Present: Certified Public Manager, Florida State University
- 2006 - Present: Public Safety Coordinating Council Member
- 2006 - Present: Anti-Drug Abuse Council Member new
- 2006 - Present: Polk Community College Training Advisory Committee
- 2006 - Present: Polk County Police Chiefs’ Association Member
- 2007- Present: American Correctional Association
- 2009- Present: United States Deputy Sheriff's Association
- 2009- Present: Leadership Polk- Polk Vision Class II
Community/Civic Affiliations:
- 1968 – Present: Parkland Baptist Church
- 2000 – Present: University of Florida Alumni Member
- 2002 – Present: University of Florida Scholarship Club Booster
- 2003 – Present: Rotary Club of Winter Haven (Past Board of Directors)