"I strongly believe that a law enforcement organization must be responsible to the needs and desires of the community it serves. A sheriff's department can only be successful with the support of its surrounding communities"






Husband
Married over 24 years to Bonnie

Father
Daughters are Raquel, who is attending American International College with a double major of criminal justice and psychology and Candice, who is attending Castleton State College.

His law enforcement experience
2007 - Present: Sheriff - Newfane, VT
2003 - 2007: Chief of Police - Bellows Falls, VT
2000 - 2003: Sergeant (2nd-in-command) - Bellows Falls, VT
1997 - 2000: Patrol Officer - Dover, VT
1996 - 1997: Vermont State Trooper - Rockingham, VT
1991 - 1996: Patrol Officer - Dover, VT


His military experience
2002 - Present: Commissioned officer in the Vermont Army National Guard
1990 - 1993: Vermont Air National Guard - Served as a security policeman at Burlington International Airport
1983 - 1990: Active Duty Air Force - Various locations around the world.

His other experience
1992 - 2001: Firefighter - West Dover Fire Department
1992 - 1996: Emergency Medical Technician and Vice-president (1996) Deerfield Valley Rescue

His education
Master's degree in Justice of Administration through Norwich University.