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The Undersheriff is appointed by the Sheriff. The Undersheriff plans, organizes and directs the day-to-day operations of the divisions of the department.

The Undersheriff applies for and administers the department's grants, he also plans and monitors the entire department’s budget, including the training budget.

Personnel issues—such as hiring, promoting, grievances, and negotiating union contracts with the three unions representing the department’s 80 employees—are part of the Undersheriff’s job.

The Undersheriff also organizes new programs and changes in the daily operation of the department.

The Undersheriff must also write, update, and review departmental policy and procedure. In addition, the Undersheriff serves as a liaison between the department, the county administrator, and the county board.

Biography:

• Served 4 years with the U.S. Coast Guard, which included a 10-month tour in Viet Nam.
• Graduated from NMU Police academy in the spring of 1975.
• Worked for the Iron County Sheriff's Office, Michigan and the Crystal Falls City Police Department before being hired as a Corrections Officer with the Marquette County Sheriff's Office in January of 1976.
• Worked full time in the jail while being promoted to Corporal, Sergeant and Jail Administrator.
• Accepted the appointment to Undersheriff by Sheriff Michael Lovelace in 2000. 
• Have served on the department's Dive Rescue Team and instructed at the NMU Regional Police Academy.

"This has been a very challenging, but rewarding career for me and I continue to enjoy what I do. Keeping up with the ever-changing technology is a challenging part of the job and I have seen many changes over the years.  With the loss of 12 officers in 2004, due to budget issues, was a very difficult time for everyone. However, many of our officers made the best of this unfortunate situation and I'm proud of them for doing so."

"Our employees continue to perform their duties at the highest level possible to meet the needs of the services we provide to the residents of Marquette County."