Vision Statement:

Building a community united in service, centered around positivity, and grounded in faith.

I love Stokes County.

This has always been home for me and my wife, Katie, and when we came back from college, it’s where we knew we wanted to be. This is where we’re working to build our future, and it’s where all of us who live here strive to create close-knit communities, build strong families, and live our lives to the fullest. And I believe the right to feel safe and secure around the clock is fundamental to ensuring all our citizens are able to lead fulfilled lives.

In order to achieve this, we will give people peace of mind so they know we’re here when they call. We will provide common-sense solutions to our most difficult challenges, never skirting responsibility or passing blame. We will ensure steady, even-handed leadership to an office in transition, equipping deputies to meet the demands of modern law enforcement. We will always treat people the way we’d like to be treated, never speaking ill of our colleagues, our opponents, or our neighbors. We will focus on first-name-basis customer service, treating people the right way, every time. We will tell the truth, good, bad, or indifferent. And we will live out our values. 

Always.

Public service is a calling. Law enforcement is my family’s legacy, and when I joined the Sheriff’s Office over 10 years ago, I answered that call and made a commitment to serve you, your families, and this county. Together, we will build a community united in service, centered around positivity, and grounded in faith.

My Values

I learned my values growing up in Stokes County. Often candidates for public office tell you what they want to do, or what they think you want to hear. As you’re deciding who to vote for, it’s important for you to know what I believe in, as well. These values are my decision-making framework, so you’ll always know where I stand.

 

  • When people feel safe, they grow families and build community.

  • You get what you see, and what you see is real.

  • Don’t lie, tell hard truths, and mean what you say.

  • Set goals, make plans, and show up to achieve them.

  • Honor your word and commitments, every time.

  • Follow your conscience and learn from your experiences.

  • There is good to be found and good to be done.