2024 Distinguished CitizenWHS Class of 1978Government, Law, CommunityProfessionalStark County Sheriff - appointed 2013City of Massillon Safety and Service Director - 2012-2013Stark County Deputy Sheriff - 2011-2013Pickaway County Deputy Sheriff - 2008-2011State of Ohio Assistant Public Safety Director - 2007-2011Ohio Investigative Unit - 2007-2011Ohio State Highway Patrol District Commander/Captain - 2004-2007Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper - 1983-2007Hartville Police Officer/Patrolman - 1981-1982Lawrence Township Police Officer/Patrolman - 1980-1981Honors/Awards2024 President of Buckeye State Sheriff's Association2024 American Corrections Association Jail Accreditation2017 Buckeye State Sheriff's Association Medal of Honor Award for Extraordinary Heroism2015-2023 Buckeye State Sheriff's Association Certified Law Enforcement Manager Award2014 National State Sheriff's Association J. Stannard Baker Award for Outstanding Achievement in Highway Safety2010 Chairman of Governor's Prescription Drug Task Force1991 OSP Post, District and State Trooper of the YearEducationMassillon Washington High School - 1978Basic Police Officers Training Academy - 1981Ohio State Patrol Academy - 1982-1983University of Louisville/Southern Police Institute, Administrative Officers Course - 2002National Sheriff's Training Academy - 20152024 Distinguished CitizensCraig KeenerGeorge T. MaierRick SpielmanKevin Miller