In July 2025, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners appointed me as interim sheriff from a competitive pool of candidates. Commissioners expressed confidence in my ability to lead the Sheriff’s Office through this transition and until voters elect the next sheriff.
I have spent more than 20 years serving Deschutes County, working through every rank and a wide range of assignments within the Sheriff’s Office. My leadership is shaped by my service in the United States Marine Corps and a 20-year law enforcement career grounded by integrity, humility and public service.
Before entering law enforcement in 2005, I spent 15 years in the private sector, including serving as Vice President of a Bend-based manufacturing company, where I was responsible for operations, budgeting, and long-term planning. That experience guides my commitment to responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars, efficiency, transparency, and long-term stability.
I am committed to providing steady, experienced leadership and respectfully ask for your support in 2026.
Experience That Matters
For more than two decades, I’ve had the privilege of serving Deschutes County. I started my career on the ground and worked my way through every rank, gaining firsthand experience in the challenges our deputies and staff face every day.
That perspective matters. It shapes how I make decisions that affect public safety, accountability, and the people doing the work. Leadership is strongest when it’s built on real experience and a clear understanding of the mission.
Experience matters because leadership decisions affect real people and real outcomes.
Why experience matters
I didn’t come into this role from the outside. I earned it by serving at every level of the Sheriff’s Office and learning what it takes to keep our community safe, support our deputies, and manage public resources responsibly.
That experience shapes how I lead today, with perspective, accountability, and respect for the people doing the work.
20+ years with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office
Leadership at every level
Deschutes County Sheriff
Proven fiscal responsibility
Leading Today as Deschutes County Sheriff
Today, I am honored to serve as Deschutes County Sheriff. I am responsible for leading the agency, supporting the men and women who serve our community, and ensuring public resources are managed responsibly and transparently.
That responsibility is real, and it is happening now. It means making decisions that protect public safety, support our deputies and staff, and maintain the trust of the community we serve.
"Leadership is showing up, listening, and doing the work every day, especially when it matters most."
Leadership Through Integrity
My leadership has been shaped by both military service and law enforcement. Leadership starts with accountability, honesty, doing what’s right, and taking responsibility for decisions, especially when they are difficult.
Integrity, trust, and transparency are not just words to me. They guide how I lead, how I support the people who work alongside me, and how I communicate with the community we serve. Trust is essential, and it is earned through consistent action.
"I believe the best results come from steady leadership, clear priorities, and deep respect for the community we serve."
Family. Community. Service.
Deschutes County has been my home for more than 25 years. My wife, Jaclyn, and I raised our family here, and this community continues to shape who we are.
Family and community are at the heart of my leadership. They influence how I listen, how I make decisions, and how I serve. Public service works best when leaders remain connected to the people and places they are entrusted to protect.
“Outside of work, I value time with my family and being outdoors. Those moments keep me grounded and remind me why steady, responsible leadership matters today and for the future.”
My Focus Moving Forward
My focus as Sheriff is straightforward. It means keeping our community safe, supporting the people who serve it, and ensuring the Sheriff’s Office remains strong, stable, and prepared for the future.
That focus includes continuing to invest in our deputies and staff, making responsible decisions with taxpayer dollars, and maintaining open communication with the community.
Progress comes from steady leadership, thoughtful planning, and a commitment to doing the work the right way every day.
My Focus as Sheriff
Learn more about my priorities for Deschutes County →
Responsible leadership grounded in integrity and transparency
Supporting the health and well-being of our deputies and staff
Fiscal accountability and long-term stability
Public safety and crime reduction
Modernizing critical technology responsibly
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