Career Service

I’m not typically one for long posts, but I believe the citizens of Wilson County deserve a clear understanding of a candidate’s experience and accomplishments. I’ve also never been one to brag or boast. I consider myself a very humble person, and I know without question that I would not be where I am today without a Sheriff and an agency that believed in me, invested in me, and gave me opportunities from day one.

Every step of my career has been built on hard work, accountability, and the trust placed in me by those I serve alongside and the community we protect. Any accomplishments I’ve achieved are a reflection of the men and women of this agency, the leadership that mentored me, and a community and family that has supported me along the way.

I don’t take that responsibility lightly, and I never will.

Current Role:

Major, Wilson County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), overseeing the Criminal Investigations Bureau and the Detention Center.

Promoted to Major in 2025 with responsibility for investigative operations, detention administration, personnel development, accreditation oversight, and strategic planning.

16 years of dedicated service to Wilson County.

Career Progression:

• Sworn in with WCSO in January 2010.

• Began career in the Wilson County Detention Center.

• Served as Town Deputy for Lucama.

• Transferred to the Patrol Division.

• Promoted to Detective in the Special

• Operations/Narcotics Unit (2013).

• Served on the Homeland Security Investigations Task Force (~2 years).

• Promoted to Patrol Sergeant (2017).

• Returned to Special Operations/Narcotics as Unit Supervisor (Lieutenant).

• Former member of the North Carolina Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

• Promoted to Captain of the Criminal Investigations Division overseeing major felonies and violent-crime investigations.

• Served as SRT operator, assistant team leader, team leader, and Commander.

• Former member of the Search & Recovery Dive Team.

• Current Administrator overseeing all Specialized Teams (SRT, K9, SAR Dive Team, and Drone Program)

  
  

Leadership, Accreditation & Operational Expertise:

• Played a key role in WCSO achieving and maintaining CALEA Accreditation.

• Contributed to the ACA Accreditation process for the WCSO Detention Center.

• Leads investigative, narcotics, tactical, and detention operations with a focus on a standard surrounding accountability and excellence.

• Known for proactive efforts targeting violent offenders, drug traffickers, gang activity, and child predators.

• Experienced in major incident command, crisis response, and digital-age criminal investigations.

• Advocate for deputy and detention officer training, professional standards, and transparent leadership.

• Guided by the mission: Real Leadership. Real Accountability. Real Results.
  

Training, Instruction & Professional Development:

• Completed 2,600+ certified training hours across all major law-enforcement disciplines.

• North Carolina General Instructor.

• Holds two Specialized Instructor certifications - Specialized Driving Instructor and Active Assailant/Rapid Deployment Instructor

• Certified Verbal De-escalation Instructor.

• Certified Less-Lethal and Non-Lethal Munitions Instructor.

• Certified Recovery Coach supporting individuals and families affected by addiction.

• Extensive specialization in narcotics enforcement, gang intelligence, surveillance, SWAT tactics, and digital evidence analysis.

• Committed to developing deputies through ongoing training and leadership development.
  

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice & Criminology, University of Mount Olive – Magna Cum Laude.

• Graduate of the Wilson Community College Law Enforcement Management Institute.

• Currently pursuing the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy including the “Supervisory Leadership Institute”, “Command Leadership Institute”, an the “Executive Leadership Institute”.

  
  

Community Engagement & Service:

• Past President, Elm City Middle School PTO.

• Past Member, Wilson County Schools Parental Advisory Council.

• Participant in Project R.I.D.E. (Realistic Impaired Driving Education) for all Wilson County Public School seniors.

• Participant in the P.A.T.H.S. (Providing Alternative Thinking Strategies) program.

• Secured the future inception of the EKG2 / Choices Program (Educating Kids on Guns & Gangs) for all Wilson County Public Middle Schools.

• Past Member of the Wilson County Substance Abuse Coalition.

• Past Member of the Wilson County Opioid Multi-Disciplinary Team.

• Longtime youth sports coach (baseball, soccer, flag football, Upward basketball).

• Supporter of Wilson County Middle and High School Athletics (Fike High School Booster Club Vice President).

• Active in Strengthening Families programs, SALT Council events, parades, outreach efforts, and scam-prevention education.

• Advocate for senior protection, youth safety and engagement, and community-centered policing.