Washington High School
Massillon, Ohio

2024 Distinguished Citizen

WHS Class of 1978

Government, Law, Community


Professional

  • Stark County Sheriff - appointed 2013
  • City of Massillon Safety and Service Director - 2012-2013
  • Stark County Deputy Sheriff - 2011-2013
  • Pickaway County Deputy Sheriff - 2008-2011
  • State of Ohio Assistant Public Safety Director - 2007-2011
  • Ohio Investigative Unit - 2007-2011
  • Ohio State Highway Patrol District Commander/Captain - 2004-2007
  • Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper - 1983-2007
  • Hartville Police Officer/Patrolman - 1981-1982
  • Lawrence Township Police Officer/Patrolman - 1980-1981

Honors/Awards

  • 2024 President of Buckeye State Sheriff's Association
  • 2024 American Corrections Association Jail Accreditation
  • 2017 Buckeye State Sheriff's Association Medal of Honor Award for Extraordinary Heroism
  • 2015-2023 Buckeye State Sheriff's Association Certified Law Enforcement Manager Award
  • 2014 National State Sheriff's Association J. Stannard Baker Award for Outstanding Achievement in Highway Safety
  • 2010 Chairman of Governor's Prescription Drug Task Force
  • 1991 OSP Post, District and State Trooper of the Year

Education

  • Massillon Washington High School - 1978
  • Basic Police Officers Training Academy - 1981
  • Ohio State Patrol Academy - 1982-1983
  • University of Louisville/Southern Police Institute, Administrative Officers Course - 2002
  • National Sheriff's Training Academy - 2015
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