| Chief Deputy, Woodford County Sheriff's Office; born and raised in Woodford County; graduate of Metamora Township High School, Western Illinois University, University of Illinois Police Training Institute, and Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command; 30-year career in law enforcement, still an active duty officer; former small business owner; 14-year member of Woodford County Republican Central Committee; 15-year volunteer youth sports coach; member of Sons of American Legion; elected to Illinois House in 2022; resides in Metamora, married to Betsy for 30 years and has three children and seven grandchildren. |