Board
Since our founding in 2009, the Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association Board of Directors has partnered with the association staff to offer the best support, training and financial resources for Florida’s deputies.
Sheriff Gator DeLoach
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office
Board President
Sheriff Gator DeLoach, a lifelong resident of Putnam County, began his career with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office in 2001 as a patrol deputy and went on to serve as a youth resource deputy, K-9 handler and detective. He advanced through the ranks as sergeant, lieutenant and captain before being sworn in as sheriff in 2017. He is a graduate of the St. Johns River Community College Law Enforcement Academy and the FBI National Academy, Class 274.
Sheriff DeLoach is the 2025-26 president of the Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association and is active in several professional and community organizations, including the Florida Sheriffs Association, Palatka Rotary Club and Florida Cattleman’s Association.
Sheriff Peyton Grinnell
Lake County
Vice President
Lieutenant Eric Burke
Charlotte County
Treasurer
Vacant
Secretary
Sheriff Mike Adkinson
Walton County
Member
Chief Bobby Green
Leon County
Member
Captain Elena Vitt (Retired)
MEMBER
Colonel Brad Smith
Bradford County
Member
Major Wes Burch
Jackson County
Member
Sheriff Bobby Schultz
Gilchrist County
Member
Chief Bobby Green
Leon County
Member
PAST PRESIDENTS
Sheriff Billy Woods
Marion County
Immediate Past President
Sheriff Mike Prendergast
Citrus County
Past President
Sheriff Rick Staly
Flager County
Past President
Sheriff AJ Smith
Franklin County
Past President
Sheriff Gordon Smith
Bradford County
Past President
Sheriff Bob White (Retired)
Past President
Ex-Officio Board Members
Keith Dean, CPA
Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association
Executive Director
Matt Dunagan
Florida Sheriffs Association
Executive Director
Have Questions?
Contact Your FDSA Member Representatives
If you have questions about your membership or the Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association, you can contact our team. You can also contact a Deputy Board Member to share concerns or ask questions.
Board of Directors Bylaws
The Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association Board Bylaws are available to download. For questions call (844)-890-0412 or contact our team.
HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS?
Find answers to frequently asked questions about Florida Deputy Association programs, benefits and more!
WHAT OUR BOARD MEMBERS ARE SAYING
GET INVOLVED
Looking for opportunities to get involved? Explore opportunities to support Florida deputies through FDSA.
