Education:
- Troy State University, Troy, Alabama - Master of Science in Human Resource Management, graduated June 2004
- Troy State University, Troy, Alabama - Master of Public Administration, graduated January 2000
- Saint Leo College, Saint Leo, Florida- Bachelor of Arts, Criminology, graduated January 1991
- Polk Community College, Winter Haven, Florida - Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts, graduated May 1989
- Polk Community College, Winter Haven, Florida - Associate of Arts, Criminal Justice, graduated December 1983
Experience:
- 1980 – Present - Polk County Sheriff’s Office
- 1989 – Promoted to Sergeant - Served in Patrol and Investigations
- 1995 – Promoted to Lieutenant - Served in Patrol, Investigations Section, Training Section
- 2003 – Promoted to Captain - Served as Bureau Commander and District Commander
- 2005 – Promoted to Major - Serving as the East Division Commander
Adjunct Professor:
- 1993 – Present -South Florida Community College, Avon Park Florida - Instructing in the Criminal Justice Academy and Academic Program
Assessor Team Leader:
- 2000 – Present - Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc., Fairfax Virginia
Leadership Training:
- Graduate of the Southern Police Institute, 101st Administrative Officers Course - University of Louisville, Kentucky – 1999
- Graduate of the Executive Fellows Program - University of South Florida, Tampa – 2000
- Graduate of the Florida Executive
Development Seminar - 2007
Credentials:
- Graduate of Florida State University Certified Public Manager Program
- Designated Florida Certified Public Manager - 2004
Current Civic Affiliations:
- Kiwanis Club of Lakeland
- Florida Sheriff’s Association
- Southern Police Institute Alumni Association Inc.
- International Association of Chiefs of Police
- Fraternal Order of Police
- Polk County Police Chiefs Association
Community Service:
- Vice Chairperson, Imperial Polk Credit Union, Board of Directors, 2002-
2007
- Director, Peace River Center, Board of Directors 2002- Present
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