Family: I have been married to Judy Tharpe Roberts for 35 years. Together we have 7 children and 22 grandchildren.
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Occupation: Current: Owner and operator of a successful fence business for over 31 years
Past Work Experience: Baker County Sheriff's Office for 20 years, Dispatcher, Deputy Sheriff to the rank of Lieutenant, Assigned to investigations, Evidence Control Officer, Chief of Detention Facility, Training Officer, Chief of Courtroom Security, Administrative Assistant to the Sheriff - Duties included assisting in preparing the budget, purchasing, jail management, and responsible for the administrative filing of cases which included felony, misdemeanor, traffic, and civil processes with the clerk's office; Guest speaker throughout the state of Florida including the Federal Training Facility located in Brunswick, GA, presenting on small rural jails housing high profile inmates, Law Academy Teacher at Baker County High School,Teen Court Coordinator, Trial Academy, Instructor of Law Curriculum, Voted by students as one of their "Favorite Teachers"; Department of Corrections, Supervised tool control office and inventory of tools used by inmates
Community Involvement: Actively involved in the Baker County Touchdown Club. I currently serve on the Board of Directors and I am the head coach of the senior division 49ers football team. I have been a youth football coach and mentor for over 47 years.
Education: Graduated from Baker County High School; Graduated from Lake City Community College with an AA degree and an AS degree in Management; Numerous Law Enforcement Certifications and Awards; Recipient of 2013 Sheriff's Past Service Award
Political Experience: I have been involved directly and indirectly in politics for 25 years.
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