Career Overview

My law enforcement career began in 1994 when I became a military police officer in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. During that four years, I also served as a squad leader for my military police platoon. I was then promoted to Criminal Investigator for two years while holding the rank of Sergeant. During the time I served, I received a Meritorious Mast for outstanding service while on duty in Thailand Operation Cobra Gold. I also received a Humanitarian Award for assisting flood control victims in North Dakota.

In June of 1995, I was hired with the City of Hayward Police Department as a part time Patrol Officer. I continued to work there until January of 2003. I was also hired with the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Department as a part time Patrol Deputy and Jailer in March of 2002. In January of 2003, I accepted a full-time position with the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Department as a Jailer and continued to work part time shifts in patrol. In August of 2005, I was promoted to a Patrol Deputy and worked in that capacity until February of 2008 when I was promoted to Patrol Sergeant. In December of 2014, I was promoted to Detective and continued in that capacity to January 2026 when I was promoted to Chief Deputy.

While working with the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Department, I was a member of the Sawyer County Dive and Rescue Team for several years. I was also a member of the Sawyer County SWAT Team from 2003 to 2018. During the last three years on the team, I served as the SWAT Team Commander.