Jon is a highly decorated law enforcement officer who resides in Grand Haven Township with his wife Anita and their dog Luna. With an impressive career as a retired sheriff's commander, Jon brings extensive experience and expertise to the table. He knows the challenges facing Ottawa County, particularly with the current administration in Lansing pushing laws out that are directly or indirectly in violation of our constitutional rights. Jon’s commitment to preserving our rights, coupled with his vast law enforcement experience and desire to make a difference, make him the only choice for Sheriff.
Jon is a retired sheriff’s commander who has served in chief of police roles and numerous commander assignments, including human trafficking, biometrics and technology, special investigations, community policing, homeland security and terrorism task forces, and many others. He holds two college degrees, is a Sherman Block Leadership Institute graduate, and was an adjunct instructor at a community college and a large regional sheriff’s academy, teaching community policing.
About Jon
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Command-level leadership in a large agency (over 4,000)
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Multiple specialized assignments over 32 years
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Corrections
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Patrol
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Training officer
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Academy drill instructor
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SRO
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Drug recognition expert
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Bike patrol
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Detective
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Supervision (sergeant)
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Background investigations supervisor
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Watch commander (lt)
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Biometrics project manger (lt)
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Joint terrorism/homeland security task force manager
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Station commander (chief of police role)
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Commander of special investigations & homicide bureaus
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Dept. funeral commander
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Human trafficking task force commander
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Management experience in private-sector security
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Co-owner of Bullet Hole Firearms and Training
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College and academy instructor teaching community policing
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Extensive budgeting and administrative experience
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Graduate of the prestigious Sherman Block Leadership Institute
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Knowledge of the Constitution and how it applies to law enforcement to ensure the rights of all are protected