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Revision as of 18:24, 1 December 2024
| Chad Chronister | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2017 | |
| Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration Presumptive nominee | |
| Assuming office TBD | |
| President | Donald Trump (elect) |
| Succeeding | Anne Milgram |
| Sheriff of Hillsborough County | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office September 30, 2017 | |
| Appointed by | Rick Scott |
| Preceded by | David Gee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1968-02-24) February 24, 1968 (age 56) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nikki DeBartolo |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | |
Chad Chronister (born February 2, 1964) is an American law enforcement officer who has served as the sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida since 2017. In November 2024, Donald Trump named Chronister as his nominee for administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Early life and education
Chronister graduated from Saint Leo University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice and a Master of Science in criminology. He later graduated from the 260th session of the FBI National Academy.
Career
Chronister has served in the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office since 1992, beginning his career as a patrol deputy and SWAT operator. He then served as a detective for several units, including environmental enforcement, warrants, narcotics, and intelligence. Chronister was a supervisor in the Warrants, Narcotics, Intelligence, and Dignitary Protection Detail. He then became deputy commander of the Community Outreach Division, and later the colonel of the Department of Operation Support.
He is the co-chairman of the Regional Domestic Security Task Force for Region IV Tampa Bay; Vice-Chairman, Hillsborough County Public Safety Coordinating Council; Vice Chairman, & Hillsborough County Public Schools Oversight Committee.
Elections
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chad Chronister (inc.) | 380,977 | 54.80% | ||
| Democratic | Gary Pruitt | 249,382 | 35.87% | ||
| No Party Affiliation (NPA) | Ron McMullen | 64,850 | 9.33% | ||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chad Chronister (inc.) | 280,849 | 54.82% | ||
| Democratic | Gary Pruitt | 231,418 | 45.18% | ||
| Republican hold | |||||
Personal life
Chronister married Nicole "Nikki" DeBartolo in 2010, the daughter of San Francisco 49ers former owner Edward J. DeBartolo Jr.. 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. Governor Ron DeSantis terminate his probation in April 2022.
References
- "Trump picks Florida sheriff Chad Chronister for DEA administrator". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- "Trump picks Florida sheriff Chad Chronister for DEA administrator". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- "Sheriff Chad Chronister". Florida Sheriff Association. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- "Sheriff Chad Chronister". Florida Sheriff Association. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- "2020 Election Results". Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- "2018 Election Results". Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- "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. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- "Executive Order Number 22-91" (PDF). Florida Gov. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
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