Chad Chronister
Chad Chronister (born February 2, 1968) is an American law enforcement officer and politician. He has been the sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida since 2017.
Chad Chronister | |
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 Official portrait, 2017 | |
| Sheriff of Hillsborough County | |
| Assumed office September 30, 2017 | |
| Appointed by | Rick Scott |
| Preceded by | David Gee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 24, 1968 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Nikki DeBartolo (m. 2010) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | |
In November 2024, President-elect Donald Trump named Chronister as his nominee for Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration.[1] However a few days later, Chronister withdrew his name from consideration.
Sheriff of Hillsborough County
changeChronister began working in the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in 1992. He was a patrol deputy and SWAT operator. He then became a detective for several units. He then became deputy commander of the Community Outreach Division, and later the colonel of the Department of Operation Support.[2]
In 2017, he became sheriff of Hillsborough County and won a special election in 2018 to serve out the rest of the term.[3] He was re-elected in 2020.[4]
Administrator of the DEA
changeOn November 30, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump named Chronister as his nominee for Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration for his second administration.[1] He withdrew himself from consideration on December 3, 2024.[5]
Personal life
changeChronister graduated from Saint Leo University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice and a Master of Science in criminology.[1]
Chronister married Nicole DeBartolo in 2010. Chronister's son, George, was arrested in 2017 for stabbing another man in the face. He was sentenced to 22 months in prison and 3 years probation to follow his release.[6][7][8] Governor Ron DeSantis ended his probation in April 2022. [9]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Trump picks Florida sheriff Chad Chronister for DEA administrator". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-12-01.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Sheriff Chad Chronister". Florida Sheriff Association. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ↑ "2018 Election Results". Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ↑ "2020 Election Results". Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ↑ Jaramillo, Alejandra (2024-12-03). "Trump's pick for DEA administrator withdraws from consideration". Politics. CNN. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ↑ "Hillsborough sheriff's son sentenced to 22 months in state prison". Fox News. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ↑ "George Chronister sentenced to 22 months in prison in slashing case". WTSP News. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ↑ "Hillsborough Co. sheriff's son sentenced to 22 months in prison". WFLA News. Archived from the original on 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ↑ "Executive Order Number 22-91" (PDF). Florida Gov. Retrieved 2024-12-01.