08/25/2026
Leadership, to me, has never been about a title, a rank, or being the loudest person in the room. Itâs about service, responsibility, teamwork, and setting the example.
Throughout my career, Iâve learned that good leaders give their people the credit when things go right and accept responsibility when things go wrong. They listen before making decisions, communicate expectations clearly, and make the difficult decisions when necessary.
My leadership style has always been to lead from the front while taking care of the people entrusted to me. Give people the training, resources, support, and trust they need to succeedâand then hold everyone, including leadership, to the same professional standards.
Just as important is building a team around a common mission. The Sheriffâs Office is made up of people with very different responsibilities. Patrol, Corrections, Civil, dispatchers, medical professionals, and civilian staff may perform different jobs, but they should never operate as separate teams competing against one another.
They are one team with one mission: public safety and service to the people of Clinton County.
Good leadership means recognizing the importance of every person and every division, encouraging communication and cooperation, and creating a culture where people support one another. When employees understand that their individual responsibilities contribute to something larger than themselves, the entire organization becomes stronger.
I believe in treating people with dignity and respect. I believe problems should be addressed, not ignored. And I believe you earn the trust of the people you lead through consistency, integrity, and your actionsânot simply because of the position you hold.
That is the kind of leadership I have tried to provide throughout my career, and it is the kind of leadership I will bring to the Clinton County Sheriffâs Office.
One team. One mission. Public safety and service.