Elected Experience
Connell City Council (5 years), Mayor Pro Tem
Other Professional Experience
23+ years Franklin County Sheriff’s Office (Reserve Deputy, Patrol Deputy, Patrol Sergeant, Captain, Commander, current Undersheriff), Defensive Tactics Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Police Training Officer, Captain of Investigations, Special Investigations Commander, SWAT Commander. 12 years U.S. Army Ranger veteran. 2 years Coyote Ridge C.C. (Corrections Officer, Emergency Response Team, Inmate Recovery Team).
Education
A.A. and B.S. Criminal Justice, Liberty University; Command College; First/ Middle/ Executive management certifications; National Leadership Master Certificate
Community Service
Rotarian, Kiwanis, SARC Board, Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (president), Franklin County Sheriff’s Foundation Liaison, Benton/Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee
Statement
When it comes to protecting our community, experience matters. From enlisting in the Army at 18, to working in corrections, to 23+ years with the sheriff’s office, I have amassed skills and knowledge in leadership and county law enforcement operations. This experience provides me with in-depth understanding of our agency operations at both the patrol and administration level, making me uniquely qualified to lead our office - keeping our community safe and supporting the people doing the job. I was part of the team who led the FCSO into full accreditation, and have overseen the implementation of continuous, focused training for deputies. Partnering with the city of Mesa, I upgraded the Mesa sub-station office, and served as the first Mesa community liaison deputy. I handled organization and recruitment for the Bi-county Sheriff’s Posse, and created their policies and procedures. Mental health and addiction are huge issues in our community, and I am proud to be part of the group who helped bring about the new behavioral health center. I’m running for Sheriff to bring steady leadership, support those who serve, and continue building trust with our community. This campaign is about character, community, commitment, and a lifetime of service.
Community Engagement
Written endorsements
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Endorsements
Adams County Washington Sheriff Dale WagnerSheriff James Raymond of Franklin County Sheriff's OfficeSheriff Joe Helm of Columbia County Sheriff's OfficeSheriff Ray Maycumber of Ferry County Sheriff's OfficeSheriff Glenn Blakeslee of Pend Oreille County Sheriff's OfficeSheriff Summer Scheyer of Skamania County Sheriff's OfficeSheriff John Mann of Whatcom County Sheriff's OfficeClallam County Sheriff Brian KingClark County Sheriff John HorchDouglas County Sheriff Tyler CailleYakima County Sheriff Bob UdellSheriff Joe Kriete of Grant County Sheriff's OfficeSheriff Rick Felici of Island County Sheriff's OfficeSheriff John Nowels of Spokane County Sheriff's OfficeSheriff Daniel C. Garcia of Pacific County Sheriff's OfficePierce County Sheriff Keith SwankBenton County Sheriff Mike ClarkGray's Harbor County Sheriff Darrin WallaceJefferson County Sheriff Andy PernsteinerKlickitat County Sheriff Bob SongerSheriff John Mason of Wahkiakum County Sheriff's OfficeSheriff Brad Thurman of Cowlitz County Sheriff's OfficeKittitas County Sheriff Clay MyersMason County Sheriff Ryan SpurlingLewis County Sheriff Robert SnazaOkanogan County Sheriff Jodie BarcusSan Juan County Sheriff Eric PeterWhitman County Sheriff Brett MyersSheriff Brad Manke of Stevens County Sheriff's OfficeSheriff Mark Crider of Walla Walla Sheriff's OfficeSheriff Drew Hyer of Grant Co. Sheriff's OfficeChelan County Sheriff Mike MorrisonSkagit County Sheriff Don McDermottSnohomish County Sheriff Susanna JohnsonRetired Sheriff Richard Lathim of Franklin County Sheriff's OfficeRetired Captain Gordon Thomasson of Franklin County Sheriff's OfficeRetired Captain Adam Díaz of Franklin County Sheriff's DepartmentRetired North Franklin School District Superintendent and Retired U.S. Army and Oregon Army National Guard Major Jim JacobsRetired Pinal County Arizona Sheriff Mark LambRetired Eureka County Nevada Sheriff Jesse WattsFranklin County Sheriff's Office Command Staff GuildThe Results Group Ltd Stephen L. KentFranklin County Sheriff Union Guild President Patrol Sergeant Luke BoneckSergeant Joshua Dennis of Franklin County Sheriff's OfficeSergeant Travis Mahler of Franklin County Sheriff's OfficeFranklin County Sheriff's Office Commander Marcus ConnerDetective Sergeant Steven Warren of Franklin County Sheriff's OfficeSergeant Scott Wright of Franklin County Sheriff's OfficeCaptain Travis Rogers of Franklin County Sheriff's OfficeRetired Sergeant Jim Dickenson of Franklin County Sheriff's OfficeRetired WSP Marty FinanRetired Franklin County Commander Stephen SultemeierChief Deputy Carl Hendrickson of Yakima County Sheriff's OfficeLieutenant Jake Church of Yakima County Sheriff's OfficeRetired Captain Michael Cobb of Richland Police DepartmentUndersheriff Carmen Knopes of Klickitat Sheriff's OfficeInspector Chris Whitsett of Kittitas County Sheriff's OfficeTravis Courson
Donors
Donors
$32,555 from 38+ donors ($30,023 cash / $2,532 in-kind)
- Monty Huber$5,930
- Consolidated Telecom INC$2,400
- Easterday clay$2,400
- Noble Marti$2,400
- Drouhard Noran$1,300
- Drouhard Brian$1,200
- Warren Steve$1,100
- Small Contributions$1,020
- Grigg Charlie$1,000
- Blue water Farms$1,000
- Herron Dana$1,000
- Baillie Patti$1,000
- Vandermeulen Case$1,000
- Wiesseler Mark$1,000
- Smith Lauren$652
- Lyle Kevin$600
- Miller Lynn$500
- Miller Mike$500
- Hayles Lori$500
- Lathim Richard$500
