MY EXPERIENCE

Experience for the fundamental role of
protecting the citizens of Steuben County.

27 years in law enforcement

1997 Honor Graduate from Indiana Law Enforcement Academy

Ashley Police Department (1997-2000)

  • Deputy Marshal

Steuben County Sheriff’s Office (1999-present)

  • Reserve Deputy (1999-2000)

  • Patrol Deputy (2000-2007)

  • Patrol Corporal (2007 -2011)

  • Detective Sergeant (2011-2019)

  • Detective 1st Sergeant (2019- Present)

  • Special Response Tactical (SRT) Team Leader (2007-Present)

  • Firearms Instructor

Clear Lake Police Department (2017-present)

  • Town Marshal

Marine Corps Veteran (1992-1996)

  • NCO of the Year 1995  Kingsbay, GA

FBI National Academy graduate
Class 272

Adjunct Professor – Trine University
(2007-present)

  • Criminalistics and Crime Scene Laboratory course

Community Involvement and Memberships

  • Active Threat training for emergency services, schools, churches and businesses

  • Drug Free Steuben

  • Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)

  • Child Protection Team (CPT)

  • School Safety Committee

  • Kiwanis Club of 101 Lakes, Angola member

  • American Legion, Angola Post 31 member

  • Steuben County Community Foundation Grants Committee member

  • NRA member

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