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Retired Sheriff, Richard Stephens has spent a lifetime serving the people of the communities he lives and works within. Not known for shying away from challenges, Richard has filled numerous roles throughout his thirty-year career in Law Enforcement including Detentions Officer, Shift Supervisor, Patrol, Investigations, Swat commander, Training. Mayor, Program Director, County Sheriff, Consultant, Academy Instructor, and Liaison. Richard obtained his master's degree in management and leadership in 2012 from Liberty University out of Lynchburg Virginia and has lead teams of men and woman through a wide variety of incidents including: The Columbine High School Shooting aftermath, Multiple natural disasters including floods, Ice storms, and tornados. Additionally, Richard, the father of three, has learned to view his experiences as a parent, and the lessons learned as steppingstones to overcoming obstacles and fully reaping the rewards of life.

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Bringing You Down

Throughout history the struggle between the young and old has been a visual reminder of generational differences. Although fostering phenomenal relationships with my children, we have not been void of the occasional disagreement and friction. I recall several years ago my eldest […]

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Find Your Calling

Growing up in the mid-west brought with it many opportunities for fantasizing about future accomplishments and the roles I may someday fill. Whether it was dreaming of the mountain men of old, sports hero’s or professionals in the spot light a young […]

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