I was born and raised in good ole Holt, and I graduated from Holt High School in 1988. I earned my undergraduate degree in Marketing from MSU in 1992, which was the same year I graduated from the Police Academy at Lansing Community College. I worked for the East Lansing Police Department from 1994 to 2016 and have been with the Ingham County Sheriff’s Department since 2017, having been elected Sheriff in 2016. I enjoy playing sports, watching sports on TV, and enjoying physical fitness.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My wife is Mary Jo, and I have one son, Jake (18), and three stepdaughters, Makenna (20), Hailey (17), and Charlotte (16).
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I’m in my 29th year in law enforcement. Still love what I do and it has never been more challenging. We have a lot of exciting things happening at the Sheriff’s Office, most important are the people, but we are also looking to move into the new Ingham County Justice Complex by the end of 2022. This will end up being a 5-year-long project from start to finish that will really bring modernization, and functionality, and allow us to better serve the community we swear to protect and serve.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
City Limits and Buddies.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
All of my life – so 51 years (so far)!
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
The Dominican Republic or other tropical islands and stay in an all-inclusive resort. Something I have yet to do but always wanted to
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
A Few Good Men, Saving Private Ryan, NYPD Blue, Breaking Bad, This is Us.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
I have never liked the phrase “It’s a marathon, not a sprint, so pace yourself.” I think people should sprint each and every day and get the most out of every day. As you age your sprint may become slower, but you should still sprint with everything you do.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Travel to Bora Bora and stay in one of those huts on the water for a few nights.
Q: Who is your “go-to” band when you can’t decide what music you want to hear?
I don’t have one.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
My FBI National Academy Roommate Scott Fraser from Canada. The funniest person I have ever met in my life. The venue wouldn’t matter.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The public school system. I still see it turning out fine young men and women ready to take the world on into the future.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Still working in the area, enjoying our kids succeeding and starting their families.
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I would like to be a High School referee when I finally retire from police work.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Colorado River in Las Vegas.
Q: Favorite month? Favorite holiday? Best single day on the calendar?
July. Christmas. May 22, which is our wedding anniversary.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My parents.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Men and women of ICSO or any law enforcement agency.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Mexican food.
Q: Who would you like to see nominated for The Faces of Ingham County?
My mom Sandy, at 76 is still super involved in our community and making it better.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Quiet, Holt, Comfortable.
