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| Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration Presumptive nominee | |
| Assuming office TBD | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| 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 sons |
| Alma mater | |
Chad Chronister (born February 2, 1964) is an American law enforcement officer and serves as the sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida since 2017. He has been nominated for Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration by Donald Trump.
Early life and education
He graduated from Saint Leo University receiving his Bachelor's in criminal justice & Master's in criminology. Later, he graduated from the 260th session of the FBI National Academy.
Career
He has served sine 1992 in the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. He started as a patrol deputy and SWAT operator. He then served in several detective roles, including Environmental Enforcement, Warrants Unit, Narcotics, & Intelligence Section. He was a supervisor in the Warrants, Narcotics, Intelligence, & Dignitary Protection Detail. He then rose to Deputy Commander of Community Outreach Division, then Commander of Patrol District III, and Colonel of the Department of Operation Support.
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. She is the daughter of San Francisco 49ers former owner Edward J. DeBartolo Jr.. His 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. Later, Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order to terminate the probation starting April 7, 2022.
Professional affiliations
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.
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.
- "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.
- "Sheriff Chad Chronister". Florida Sheriff Association. Retrieved 2024-11-30.