Leadership

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Mike Lee Chief Deputy

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Chief Deputy Mike Lee is responsible for overseeing all of the daily operations of the Harris County Sheriff's Office under the direction of Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Chief Lee joined the Sheriff's office in 2017 after 27 years of service with the Houston Police Department. As Major of Patrol and Special Projects, Lee oversaw all patrol operations and created collaborative model strategies for responding to individuals with mental illness and those experiencing homelessness. For the past two years, Lee has served as Assistant Chief over the Law Enforcement Command, managing six bureaus. ...

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Jason Spencer Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff Jason Spencer is responsible for helping facilitate the successful implementation of key priorities and initiatives identified by Sheriff Gonzalez and Command Staff. He also serves as the agency’s primary intergovernmental-liaison and oversees Media Relations....

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Thomas Diaz Assistant Chief of Law Enforcement Command

Assistant Chief Thomas Diaz leads the HCSO Law Enforcement Command, which includes Patrol, Homeland Security, Patrol Support Services Bureau, and Criminal Investigations....

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Tony Huynh Assistant Chief for Administrative Operations Command

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Assistant Chief Tony Huynh leads the Administrative Operations Command consisting of the Administrative Services Bureau and the Professional Development and Standards Bureau. The bureaus include Behavioral Health, Crime Analysis, Employee Services, Evidence Management, Human Resources, Information Technology, Internal Affairs, and Professional Development. ...

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Phillip Bosquez Assistant Chief of Detentions Command

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Assistant Chief Phillip Bosquez commands the Detentions Command comprising our Detentions Support Service Bureau, 1200 Housing Bureau, 701 Housing Bureau, and the Justice Management Bureau....

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Cedrick Collier Major of Patrol Support Services Bureau

Major Cedrick Collier commands the Patrol Support Services Bureau for the Harris County Sheriff's Office. ...

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Earl Dean
Major of West Region Patrol Bureau

West Region Patrol Bureau Major Earl Dean began his career with the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) in January 1993 and has faithfully served the residents of Harris County for nearly 30 years....

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Jennifer Herndon
Major of Professional Development & Standards Bureau

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Major Herndon joined the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in 1991 as a detention officer at the 701 Jail. She graduated from the Sheriff’s Office Academy in 1994 and became a certified deputy with the department. Major Herndon recalls one of her most fulfilling assignments was while she worked in the Community Services Division, where she taught Junior Achievement and self-defense to elementary students. ...

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Jesse Razo
Major of Homeland Security Bureau

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Major Jesse Razo serves as the Homeland Security Bureau Major for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. He joined the Sheriff’s Office in 1991 as a patrol deputy following four years of honorable service in the U.S. Army. While active duty in the military, he was stationed at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah. Razo was named Soldier of the Cycle on several occasions and named Soldier of the Year in 1990. ...

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Joseph Blendermann
Major of Detention Management Bureau

Major Joseph A. Blendermann leads the Detention Management Bureau. He started his law enforcement career with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office as a reserve deputy in 1983 and joined the HCSO full-time in 1990. ...

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John Nanny
East Region Patrol Bureau

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Major John Nanny commands the East Region Patrol Bureau for the Harris County Sheriff's Office. He joined the Sheriff's Office in 1991 as a jailer, then transitioned into various roles, including a Patrol Deputy, Field Training Officer Burglary Investigator, and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor. ...

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Lynette Anderson
Detentions Support Services Bureau

Major Lynette Anderson commands the Detentions Support Services Bureau, managing the safety and needs of the jail's population. This bureau provides detainees with healthy meals, medical care transportation, proper personal hygiene, sanitation conditions, clergy visitations, access to legal resources, literacy, and rehabilitation programs. ...

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Patrick Dougherty
Major of 1200 Housing Bureau

Major Patrick Dougherty leads the 1200 Housing Bureau of the Detentions Command....

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Saul Suarez Major of Criminal Investigations Bureau

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Major Saul Suarez leads the Criminal Investigations Bureau responsible for conducting prompt and comprehensive criminal investigations and solving murders, violent crimes, burglaries, sexual assaults, family violence and organized crime in conjunction with local, state, and federal partners. In order to combat organized criminal activity, including drug-related crimes, auto-thefts, internet crimes, and human trafficking operations, Major Suarez oversees the agency’s undercover and pro-active investigative efforts. ...

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Tommy Shelton Major of Administrative Services Bureau

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Major Tommy Shelton commands the Administrative Services Bureau, which includes Human Resources, Information Technology, the HCSO Vehicles Fleet, Recruiting and Backgrounds Division, Evidence and Property Management Divisions, Behavioral Health Division, Employee Services/Wellness (Peer Support), Uniform Supply, Employees representative Council, Honor Guard, Military Liaison function, and Extra Employment Unit. He began his career with the Harris County Sheriff's Office in November of 1990 as a Detention Officer before attending the Basic Peace Officer's Class #B4-91 at the Harris County Sheriff's Academy, graduating in December 1991. ...

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Ruth McClanahan Major of 701 Detention Bureau

Major Ruth McClanahan leads the 701 Justice Housing Bureau of the Detentions Command. ...

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Dr. Thomas D. McNeese Director of the Behavioral Health Division

Dr. Thomas D. McNeese is the Director of the Behavioral Health Division (BHD) of the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO). The BHD team of in-house specialists delivers quality services to both classified and civilian employees, helping them perform their duties effectively and safely. Dr. McNeese also oversees the Peer Support Network and is active on the Crisis Negotiations Team....

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Michael Lanham Director of Finance

Michael Lanham serves as the Director of Finance for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. In this capacity, Lanham acts as the agency’s chief financial officer, promoting transparency, efficiency, and accountability....

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Gary Spurger Director of Information Technology

Gary Spurger is the Director of Information Technology (IT) for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO). As Director, Mr. Spurger provides leadership in building and supporting the HCSO’s information technology infrastructure and business processes. He is also responsible for providing training opportunities for employees in new technologies that enhance the department’s operations....

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David Klozik Director of Emergency Dispatch Center

Director David Klozik is a twenty-one-year veteran with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and is currently assigned to the Emergency Dispatch Center (EDC) as the Director....

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Carla Manuel Detention Performance & Efficiency

Director Carla Manuel manages the Detention Performance & Efficiency Department. Manuel comes to the Harris County Sheriff's Office from the Harris County District Attorney’s Office where she has been the Director of Human Trafficking Intelligence since 2017. She started her career in law enforcement support with the Houston Police Department in 2011 as a Criminal Intelligence Analyst. She was quickly promoted to Staff Analyst in 2014, expanding her role in strategic planning, operational evaluations, workforce analysis, and performance evaluations....

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