Professional Experience

Undersheriff

(2022-Present)

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Reno, Nevada

  • Chief Administrator and Executive Officer to the Sheriff

  • Responsible for strategic planning, project management and creative implementation and oversight of progressive measures to increase agency legitimacy, transparency, and accountability

  • Directly supervises Chief Deputies, legal counsel, finance and public information office; coordinates their work, identifies training needs; manages and directs agency recruitment

  • Plans and assists in developing the overall Department budget; monitors the status of designated funding and expenditures during the fiscal year, ensuring proper maintenance of fiscal controls and reviewing/approving purchase orders and recommending purchase, repair, or replacement of equipment

  • Consults with employee representative; serves as Sheriff’s management representative during labor negotiations.

  • Evaluates division performance, reviewing work methods and procedures, and develops and implements changes in work processes and/or equipment used to improve efficiency

  • Responsible for strategic operations and oversight of all divisions (Administration,

  • Operations, Special Operations, Detention) including 482 commissioned and 334 civilian staff

  • Fiscally responsible for budget of more than $136 million

  • Effectively represents Sheriff’s Office I contracts with the public and other law enforcement agencies, including making effective public presentations

  • Implements work methods and procedures that promote a safe, harassment and hostile free work environment and ensure proper staff training in work safety

Chief Deputy (Detention/Courts)

(2019-2022)

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Reno, Nevada

  • Mentor, manage and lead division of 246 sworn positions and 149 civilian positions plus contracted employees

  • Responsible and accountable for annual budget of approximately $60 million

  • Plan, coordinate, and direct division to accomplish established goals and objectives and optimize efficiency

  • Effectively represent the Sheriff’s Department in contacts with the public and other law enforcement agencies, including making effective public presentations

Captain (Detention Division – Services)

(2017-2019)

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Reno, Nevada

  • Established and implemented goals, objectives, policies and procedures within the Detention Division

  • Planned, coordinated, scheduled, assigned, evaluated and directed the work of sworn and civilian personnel

  • Managed Detention services including medical, courts and administrative support units

  • Monitored, evaluated and managed $7 million medical contract ensuring compliance with health services contract within National Commission on Correctional Health Care standards

  • Evaluated complex operations problems, developed sound conclusions and made effective decisions and recommendations to executive staff

  • Created and maintained effective working relationships with department personnel, outside agencies, community stakeholders, inmates within the detention division and the public we serve

  • Developed, coordinated and planned effective strategies, collaborations and partnerships with Washoe County management, stakeholders, community providers and non-profits

Regional Public Safety Training Center Director Northern Nevada LE Academy Commander Lieutenant/Substation Commander Patrol Division/Incline Substation

(2012-2017)

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Reno, Nevada

  • Managed, directed and commanded the Regional Public Safety Training Center and the Northern Nevada Law Enforcement Academy

  • Acted as Substation Commander; determined personnel and equipment assignments; reviewed investigation and arrest reports, and determined disposition requirements

  • Supervised and participated in the work of personnel engaged in the investigation of crimes and other offenses against persons and property; handled difficult and sensitive situations; reviewed investigation reports

  • Analyzed and assisted with management of $17 million Budget

  • Assisted executive staff in developing and implementing new or revised policies and procedures; interpreted policies and procedures to departmental employees

  • Analyzed situations quickly and objectively and determined proper course of action on own initiative

  • Assumed administrative and operational command of Washoe County Sheriff’s Office during after hours, weekends, and holidays

  • Directly and indirectly supervised 22 Deputy Sheriffs, 5 Sergeants, 1 Sheriff Support Specialist, and 3 Office Assistants

Sergeant (Patrol Division/Training Division/Office of Professional Integrity/Detention Division)

(2008-2012)

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Reno, Nevada

  • Managed Commissioned and Civilian Training for 874 employees

  • Managed Department Training Budget of $1.3 million

  • Supervised Field Training Programs including Detention, Operations and Supervisory

  • Supervised commissioned and civilian personnel in daily operational duties and tasks

  • Delegated specific assignments, tasks, and responsibilities

  • Wrote, reviewed, and managed agency policies, procedures and standard operating procedures

  • Conducted internal investigations within the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office

Detective – Detective Division Property, Juvenile, Street Crimes, Persons

(2003-2018)

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Reno, Nevada

  • Utilized a variety of investigative techniques including locating and interviewing witnesses and suspects, examining and analyzing various records and documents, and gathering and preserving physical evidence

  • Managed and coordinated case progression through interviews, statement analysis and evidence assessment

  • Supervised confidential informants prior to, during and after undercover operations to ensure safety of informant and law enforcement personnel

  • Regularly documented investigations through supplemental written reports, notes and dictation

  • Meticulously testified in judicial hearings including jury and grand jury trials

Deputy Sheriff – Patrol Division, Deputy Sheriff – Training Division, Deputy Sheriff – Detention Division

(1996-2003)

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Reno, Nevada

  • Responded to calls for service, evaluating situations, implementing appropriate action including arrest, mediation between parties and emergency medical aid

  • Accountable for written reports documenting information gathered and actions taken as a result of calls for service, investigations, field interviews, citations, arrests and use of force

  • Successfully investigated multiple crimes and criminal activity through self-initiated patrol and calls for service assuring public safety and security in Washoe County

  • Utilized communication techniques in dealing with a variety of people in various situations including persuasion, tact, self-restraint, common sense, judgment, strategy and interpersonal communication

  • Testified in judicial and administrative hearings presenting evidence and testimony relevant to the proceedings

  • Researched, documented and presented new Law Enforcement technology to Senior Administrative staff resulting in the approval, purchase and implementation of the M26

  • Advanced Taser and telescopic impact weapons department wide

  • Implemented new strategies, techniques and lesson plans

  • Assisted as a Lead Instructor at the High Sierra Law Enforcement Academy

  • Supervised all phases of Sheriff’s Office continuing education program including courses, instructors and scheduling

  • Effectively managed and coordinated all civilian, unit and outside agency training

  • Maintained security, searched, and supervised the conduct and transport of arrestees and inmates within and outside the detention facility

  • Reviewed and responded to inmate requests and grievances, including inmate disciplinary hearings to determine warranted sanctions

  • Operated and monitored electronic equipment allowing safe movement for staff and inmates within the detention facility

  • Performed daily inspections to ensure safety and security within the detention facility