I am an Ocala native who started my career in law enforcement nearly 3 decades ago, working my way up through the ranks of the Ocala Police Department until being appointed Chief of Police in November of 2020.
I am married to my middle school sweetheart, Dawn, and we have two great kids, Jacob and Riley, who both work in the medical field.
When I’m not striking fear in the hearts of criminals, I enjoy surfing, whitewater kayaking, and spending precious time with my family.
As a high school dropout, I know all too well how difficult it is to get through this crazy life without a proper education - and literacy is where it all begins. I am proud to be supporting this community fundraiser for the Marion County Literacy Council.
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OUR MISSION: The Marion County Literacy Council enriches quality of life for adults in Ocala and Marion County by helping them build and improve their literacy skills. Our programs and services enhance people’s personal and professional circumstances—and create opportunity for them—one word at a time.
OUR VISION: The Marion County Literacy Council envisions an inclusive, equitable community in which every adult knows how to read and write capably and with confidence. We are committed to helping every adult acquire skills that will empower them to engage fully with, contribute to, and flourish within our community. We aspire to be a model provider of world-class literacy education in Ocala, greater Marion County, and beyond—and a place that makes a positive difference in people’s lives.
OUR SERVICES: The Marion County Literacy Council offers adult literacy services in the form of three core programs: Adult Basic Education (helping adults learn how to read and write); GED (helping adults earn their GEDs); and ESOL (helping adults become more capable, more confident speakers of English). We offer these services at our main downtown location, and also at a variety of locations across Marion County.