Experience

City of Lancaster, Ohio

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• City Council At Large

  • Jan 2020 - Present

• Chief of Police - Retired

  • Jun 2017 - Present

• City Council 2nd Ward

  • Dec 2018 - Dec 2019

• Chief of Police

  • Apr 2015 - Jun 2017

• Deputy Chief of Police

  • Feb 2003 - Apr 2015

  Deputy Chief in charge of the daily operations of the police department. Direct oversight of the command staff and supervisors of the police department. Manage and coordinate the background and hiring process for police officers and civilian staff. Oversee community services, DARE, detective bureau and special response team (SRT). Assist with planning and budgeting.

• Chief of Detectives

  • Mar 2001 - Feb 2003

  Crime analysis, case screening and case assignements. Managed and supervised seven detectives, a Lieutenant and a Sergeant. This was a very active investigative unit, with a significant case load.

• Watch Commander - Police Captain

  • Jul 1996 - Feb 2001

  Patrol Bureau supervsory assignment. As Watch Commander I have supervised all three patrol shifts. The Watch Commander is responsible for managing and coordinating police reponse during the assigned period. Each Watch has a Captian, Lieutenant and Sergeant assigned.

• Police Lieutenant

  • Jul 1993 - Aug 1996

  Assistant Wtach Commander in the patrol bureau. Served as leader of our Crisis Negotiating Team.

• Patrol Sergeant

  • Jun 1990 - Jul 1993

  Street supervisor. Assisted officers and supervised daily activity of officers. Responded to high profile incidents and managed response to various calls for police service.

• Police Officer

  • Aug 1987 - Jun 1990


United States Marine Corps
• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee
• Aviation - Ground Support

  • Jun 1980 - Jun 1984