Mark Hunter, Columbia County Sheriff
Mark Hunter was elected as your Sheriff of Columbia County in 2008. Since then, Sheriff Hunter has transformed the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office into the advanced office it is today, expanding technology and modern tactics used by law enforcement agencies.
Family
•Spouse- Marilyn (42 Years)
•Children- Leslie (Jeff) and Natalie (Justin)
•Grandchildren- Kayleigh and Finley
Education
•Columbia High School
•BA degree, Organizational Management, Edward Waters College
•Graduate, Command and General Staff College, U.S. Army
•Chief Executive Seminar, Class 43
•Graduate, FBI National Academy, 256th Session.
Military
•Citizen soldier, Florida Army National Guard, Lt. Colonel, retired after 30 years of service.
Career
•Patrol deputy, school resource officer, Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office, 1994-1999
•Instructor coordinator, North Florida Community College, 1995
•Special agent, district supervisor, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Enforcement, 1999-2005
•Undersheriff, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, 2005-2006
•Elected Sheriff of Columbia County, 2008
•Re-elected 2012, ran unopposed 2016 and 2020
Honors & Affiliations
•Elks Lodge 893 • NRA – Lifetime Member • Co-Chair, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Pill Mill Strike Force 2011 • Committee Member, Florida Model Jail Standards 2012-present • Chairman, Board of Directors, Florida Sheriff’s Association 2014 – 2015 • Florida Chapter FBI National Academy Association 2014 – present • Committee Member, Florida Sheriff’s Risk Management Fund 2016 – present • Chairman, Florida Sheriff’s Employee Benefits Trust 2017 – Present • President, Florida Sheriff’s Association 2018 – 2019 • Commissioner, Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc., 2021.
Proactive Law Enforcement
Effective Leadership
Community Involvement
Here’s a brief recap from our first campaign rally, that was held at the Deep Creek Community Center! Check our calendar for future rally dates!
About Mark Hunter
Sheriff Hunter attended Columbia High School and graduated with the class of 1979. Hunter is married to his wife Marilyn, and they have two children, Leslie (Jeff Haskins) and Natalie (Justin Goss), and two grandchildren, Kayleigh and Finley.
Hunter started his law enforcement career as a patrol deputy and School Resource Officer. Later he served as a special agent, and district supervisor for the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Enforcement, and the undersfheriff of Columbia County before being elected Sheriff in 2008.
Mark also served 30 years in the Florida Army National Guard, retiring as Lt. Colonel
Sheriff Hunter has a BA degree in Organizational Management, graduated Command and General Staff College with the U.S. Army, and graduated the FBI National Academy, 256th Session.
Ready to support your Sheriff, Mark Hunter?
Get Involved
We have numerous opportunities for you to show your support for our Sheriff! From requesting a yard sign, volunteering, or contributing financially, we are ready for you to join the team to re-elect Sheriff Mark Hunter!
Don’t Forget to Vote!
The Primary Election will be held on August 20, 2024
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Contribute to the campaign to help us spread the word on why Sheriff Mark Hunter’s proven leadership is needed now more than ever!
Mark Hunter has served as Sheriff for over 15 years in Columbia County. No other candidate has that experience. With the uprise in crime throughout the United States, we need an experienced Sheriff now, more than ever!
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