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PETE HERRON

MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF

PERSONAL BIO & MILITARY SERVICE

A second generation American of Irish and Italian descent, Peter Herron was born on June 6, 1963 in Quincy, MA as the oldest child of Donald Earl and Janice Procopio Herron. He attended Quincy High School, class of 1982. Soon after, he entered the United States Marine Corps in November 1983. Upon completion of recruit training at Parris Island, SC, he was assigned to the 2^nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, NC as a member of the newly formed 2^nd Light Armored Vehicle Battalion. In 1984, he arrived in Montgomery County as the guest of fellow Marine and friend, Gary Callicutt. It was then that he met and fell in love twice – first with his wife Nancy Callicutt, and second with the place that her family has called home for centuries, Montgomery County. Pete and Nancy married August 23, 1986 and settled into their Montgomery County home.

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Once his enlistment in the Marine Corps was complete, Pete entered employment with the State of North Carolina in the juvenile justice system at Samarcand Manor. He worked there for ten years and was promoted to the position of third shift supervisor.  He continued his service with the State of North Carolina, but as a law enforcement officer with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission Division of Enforcement. NCWRC policy at that time required that he could not be assigned to his home county for the first three years. The Herrons retained their house in Montgomery County, and after three years, found themselves blessed with an opening and the ability to return to Montgomery County in 2001. Pete then served as the Wildlife Officer assigned to Montgomery and Stanly Counties, and Nancy began employment with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. 

TRAINING OTHERS

Along with his law enforcement duties, Pete also served as an instructor with the NCWRC Recruit School, Field Training Officer and director of the Enforcement Division Honor Guard. It was in 2002 that he began instructing for the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program at Montgomery Community College.   With a total accumulation of 30 years credit towards retirement, Pete retired from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Division of Enforcement.  Upon retirement with the State of North Carolina in 2013, he continued his law enforcement service by employment with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, reaching the rank of Sergeant Major. Over the years, he has maintained a great relationship and part-time employment with the BLET program at Montgomery Community College by serving as Instructor, Qualified Assistant Director, and currently, School Director. 

U.S. ARMY RESERVE

Pete continued his military service by enlisting in the U.S. Army Reserve in 1991. During his time with the U.S. Army, he served as a Drill Sergeant with the 108^th Division and then as an Instructor with the Army Reserve Drill Sergeant School at Ft. Jackson, SC. Pete has since retired from the U.S. Army Reserve with a total of 22 years in military service.

PERSONAL FAITH & SERVICE

In 1985, Pete made a commitment and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.  He is a member of Callicutt Chapel Wesleyan Church in the Abner community of Montgomery County. It is there he has worshiped and served as past Youth Director, Sunday School Superintendent, Chairman of the Church Board, and currently serves as Board Member and Adult Sunday School Teacher. He enjoys visiting churches in the community, whether it is attending revival services or assisting them with church security training. In addition, he is as a member of Lowe Warner American Legion Post 159, Troy Lions Club, and Life Member of the National Rifle Association. He has past service with West Montgomery High School as an active member of the Athletics Boosters Club, Assistant Cross-Country Coach, and Assistant Coach and Coach of the Hunter Safety Skills Team.

FAMILY MAN

Pete and his wife Nancy are parents to two sons. Their oldest son, Donnie, is a Captain in the United States Army and is soon to be married to his fiancé, Caroline. The second son, Chance, is a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and is married to Rebecca. Pete and Nancy are certainly proud of their sons, but equally proud of the young ladies in their lives. They consider themselves blessed.

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