ABILITY you can TRUST. KNOWLEDGE to LEAD. EXPERIENCE you can COUNT ON.
My military career spans 30 years in both the United States Air Force and the New York Air National Guard. This includes serving in Iraq from 2006-2007 as the Assistant Fire Chief and working with Iraqis to foster lasting relationships, provide basic needs and medical assistance, and obtain vital intelligence for the US government. I am also a former Deputy Fire Chief for the New York Air Nationa
l Guard, and retired as a Senior Master Sergeant. I retired from the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department Police Division in 2011 after a long and rewarding career that gave me a variety of experience. During my seven years as a Sergeant, I supervised deputies and managed day-to-day operations and critical incidents. Prior to that I also served as Sheriff Field Training Officer, Detective in the Fugitive Task Force, and Patrol Deputy. I am a resident of Otisco, where I manage the cattle farm that has been in my family for about 200 years. I am also a volunteer for the Otisco Fire Department, the town historian, and a member of my local Masonic lodge. As the only candidate in this race who has experience as a member of the Sheriff’s Department, a Firefighter and a Veteran, I will bring to the office of Sheriff a lifetime of community service. My Background:
Law Enforcement Background
2004-retirement – Sheriff’s Supervisor
2000-2004 – Field Training Officer
1999-2000 – Sheriff’s Detective
1994-1999 – Sheriff’s Road Patrol Officer
College Degrees
Masters in Criminal Justice-Columbia College 2010
Baccalaureate Interdisciplinary studies (History)-Columbia College 2007
Associate in Applied Science (Fire science)-Community College of the Air Force 2003
Associate in Arts with honors (Liberal Arts)-City Colleges of Chicago 1990
Associate in Applied Science (Logistics)-Community College of the Air Force 1988
Professional Training
Basic Course for Police officers
Basic aerosol subject restraint
Managing traffic incidents & emergencies
Course in Police supervision
Community oriented policing
Radar operator course
Public safety critical incident management
Breathalyzer operator
General Topics instructor
Field interviewing
Basic incident command system
Traumas of law enforcement
Response to agricultural terrorism
Military Schools & Training
Fuel specialist 1984
Cryogenic Specialist 1986
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Specialist 1990 (Honor Graduate)
Mechanical Systems Electrical Controls 1990
Fire Protection Specialist 1992 (Honor Graduate)
Contingency Firefighter course 1993
Noncommissioned Officer Academy 2002
Chief Fire Officer’s Course 2005
Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy 2006
National Fire Fighter Qualifications
Fire fighter 1
Airport fire fighter
Fire Officer 1,2,3
Fire Inspector 1,2
Fire Instructor 1,2
Hazmat awareness
Hazmat operations
Hazmat technician
Hazmat incident commander
Public tele communicator 1
Advanced aircraft rescue and fire fighting
Emergency vehicle driver training
National incident management system
New York State Training Certificates
Essentials of Firemanship
Fire Police training
Fire department management and operations
Hazmat first responder
Ladder company operations
Fire extinguisher maintenance
Incident command system
Confined space awareness and safety
Fire Instructor 1,2
Hazardous waste management
Promotions and Recognitions
United States Air Force
Airman First class 1984
Senior Airman 1986
Sergeant 1987
Staff Sergeant 1988
Technical Sergeant 2002
Master Sergeant 2004
Senior Master Sergeant 2009
Military Medals/Ribbons
Commendation Medal 2007
Iraq Campaign Medal 2006-2007
Achievement Medal 1991 (Gulf War)
National Defense Ribbon
War on Terrorism Ribbon
Achievement Medal 1988 (Turkey)
Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Air Force Reserve Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit award
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold boarder (COMBAT)
Marksmanship Ribbon
Good Conduct Medal
Air Force Over seas Ribbon
Other Affiliations
Volunteer Firefighter since 1982
Harley Owners group
Harley
Toby on his Harley
Arbor Day Foundation
Pontiac Oakland Car Club photo 2
Tigris Shrine
*Use of military rank, job titles and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the US Air Force or the Department of Defense.
