Party Affiliation:  Democrat

Birthplace:  New Jersey

Born:  May 3, 1956

Education/Degrees:

  •     Miramar High School
  •     Florida State University:  B.S. in Criminology (1977)

Law Enforcement Education:

  •     Gulf Coast Community College
  •     Law Enforcement Standards (1987)
  •     1,500+ hours of Law Enforcement Instruction and Training

Spouse Name: Becky

Number of Children:  2

Career Background:

  •     1987-1990 Deputy, Gulf County Sheriff's Office
  •     1990-1995 Sergeant Shift Supervisor, Port St. Joe Police Department
  •     1995-2007 Chief Deputy, Gulf County Sheriff's Office
  •     2007 Appointed Sheriff of Gulf County