Message from the President

One of the greatest honors of my career is being chosen by my peers to serve as President of the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association. I understand the tremendous responsibility that comes with this position, and I recognize the distinguished leaders who have served before me. I am humbled by the confidence placed in me, and I do not take this opportunity lightly.

Serving alongside Tennessee’s sheriffs, men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting their communities and our great state is both inspiring and deeply rewarding. I am grateful for the opportunity to represent them and to help advance the important work of our Association.

At its heart, the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association is about people, our families, children, schools, businesses, churches, and the communities we proudly call home. Every day, law enforcement professionals across Tennessee put on a uniform and accept the responsibility of protecting others, often making difficult decisions under tremendous pressure. They cannot fulfill that responsibility alone.

Public safety is strongest when law enforcement and the people we serve stand together. Your support, involvement, and belief in the mission of the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association make a meaningful difference. You understand that safe communities do not happen by accident. They require commitment, cooperation, leadership, and people willing to invest in something greater than themselves.

Our Association is committed to building relationships and strengthening the partnership between law enforcement and the communities we serve. The future of public safety in Tennessee will depend on all of us; sheriffs and their personnel, elected officials, business leaders, community organizations, families, and citizens working together. We may come from different backgrounds and communities, but we share an important goal: ensuring that Tennessee remains a safe and prosperous place for our children and grandchildren.

As President, I pledge to work every day to strengthen the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association, support Tennessee’s sheriffs and their personnel, honor those who have served, and help prepare the next generation of sheriffs’ office leaders. I will also work to ensure that our Association remains a respected and effective voice for professional law enforcement and public safety throughout Tennessee.

To our members, please know how much we appreciate you. Your membership is more than a financial contribution. It is a statement that you believe in safe communities, responsible leadership, and the men and women who have chosen to serve and protect, often at great personal sacrifice.

Your support helps the Association advocate for sound public-safety policies, provide education and professional training for sheriffs and their personnel, and create opportunities for law enforcement leaders to connect, collaborate, exchange ideas, and share proven practices and resources.

Thank you for standing with us. Thank you for believing in our mission. Most importantly, thank you for caring enough about Tennessee to be part of something greater than yourself.

95 Strong still means something in Tennessee. It represents 95 counties united by a shared commitment to service, leadership, and safer communities.

It is an honor to serve you, and it is an honor to serve Tennessee.

May God bless each of you, the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association, the great State of Tennessee, and the United States of America.