LAKE COUNTY
Tavares
Gary S. Borders (R)

Born Ashland, KY, October 20, 1960 Education Fairview High School; Lake-Sumter Community College, pursuing degree in Criminal Justice Administration Children One Church Baptist Career Osceola County Sheriff's Office: Corrections Officer, 1980-1981; Sergeant, 1981-1985; Deputy Commander of Corrections, 1985-1989; Major of Corrections Division, 1991-2005; Chief Deputy, Criminal Justice Operations, 2005-2006; appointed Sheriff of Lake County, 2006 Honors and Affiliations Nominated by Jaycees for Officer of the Year, 1984; named Jaycees Officer of the Year, 1986; Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency Officer of the Year Award, 1986-1987; Volunteer of the Year Award, Boy's Club of Central Florida; Appreciation award for Volunteering Services, Kissimmee Little League, 1987; current member, Lake-Sumter Community College Foundation Board of Directors, Educational Foundation of Lake County Board, Lake County Shared Services Executive Network Committee, Institute of Public Safety Advisory Board, Sorrento Christian Center Board of Directors, Leadership Lake County Board of Regents; volunteer, Police Activities League; member, West Central Florida Police Chief's Association, Lake Federated Republican Women's Club, Lake County Conservative Founder's Club and American Correctional Association; former Board of Directors, Green Isle Children's Ranch and former member, Lake Sumter Community College Advisory Board.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Address 360 W. Ruby St., Tavares, 32778-3826
Phone (352) 343-9500
Web site http://www.lcso.org

COUNTY DETAILS
County Seat Tavares
Population 290,435
County Web site www.lakecountyfl.gov/