About the Sheriff:

Career Experience

•   Dorchester County Sheriff 2009 - Present
•   Dorchester County Magistrate Judge 2004 - 2006
•   State Law Enforcement Division 1976 - 2004
  •   Agent 1976 - 1978
  •   Lieutenant 1978 - 1986
  •   Administrative Lt. 1986 - 1996
  •   Captain (Special Agent) 1996 - 2004
•   Gifford Hill Cement Co. Lab Technician 1974 - 1976
•   Harleyville-Ridgeville High School Teacher/Coach 1973 - 1974
•   Partner: Knightsville Commerce Center 1963 - Present

Education

•    Bachelor of Science: Business - 1973 Baptist College of Charleston
•    South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy - 1977 

Community/Social Activities

• Summerville Exchange Club
• Ancient and Accepted Masonic Lodge
• Member of Knightsville United Methodist Church
• Summerville Boat Club
• Kiwanis Club of Summerville
• Omar Shrine Temple
• Charleston Southern University Board of Visitors
• South Carolina Sheriff’s Association
• 1999 - Summerville High School Athletic Hall of Fame