gardner candidate profile
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4407 Wendy Lee Lane NW • Cedar Rapids, IA 52405. [email protected] • www.gardnerforsheriff.com
Candidate Profile
Name: Brian D. Gardner
Office Sought: Linn County Sheriff - Democratic Candidate
Personal Information:
• Age 50
• Lifelong Resident of Linn County
• Wife Sharon (Corporate Accounting & Benefits Manager)• Daughter Nicole (PhD Graduate Student)
Occupation:• Linn County Sheriff
• 32 Year Employee of Linn County Sheriffs Officeo 14 Years as Union Member - Until Promoted to Managemento 14 Years in Management - Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain & Majoro First Term as Sheriff
Educational Background:• Diploma - John F. Kennedy High School
• Associate of Science Degree in Law Enforcement - Kirkwood Community College• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice Administration - Mount Mercy College• Master of Public Administration Degree in Criminal Justice - City University of Seattle
Specialized Training:• FBI National Academy 199th Session• National Sheriffs' Institute 99th Session
Current Additional Certifications:
• Iowa Emergency Medical Technician
Current Professional Memberships/Involvements:
• Linn County Emergency Management Commission - Chairperson since 2007• Iowa State Sheriffs' and Deputies' Association - 2nd Vice-President
• Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Council- Board Member• Linn County Countywide Radio System - Chairperson• Linn County E-911 Service Board - Linn County Alternate Member• 6th Judicial District Law Enforcement Advisory Committee• St. Luke's Hospital Child Protection Center - Advisory Board Member• Linn County Early Childhood Iowa - Board Member
• Kirkwood Community College - Criminal Justice Advisory Committee• National Sheriffs' Association
• FBI National Academy Associates• International Association of Chiefs of Police• Iowa Police Chiefs' Association• Iowa Peace Officers' Association
Current Community Involvement:
• Metro North Rotary of Cedar Rapids
Contact Information:
• E-mail: [email protected]([email protected])• Website: www.qardnerforsheriff.com - coming soon
Paid for by Gardner for Sheriff, Ginger Kaestner, Treasurer .~'2