"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 22 years to Bonnie

Father
Daughters are Raquel, who is attending American International College this fall with a double major of criminal justice and psychology and Candice, a junior at Brattleboro High School.

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

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

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

His education
Bachelor's degree from Norwich University

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