Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Contact Us Search Become a Member About Sheriffs Programs Publications Join Today Renew Membership Member Profiles The more than 100,000 business leaders, law enforcement officers and caring citizens who make up the Florida Sheriffs Association membership come from all walks of life, bringing with them unique and interesting stories. Though their backgrounds may differ, one factor remains the same—their commitment to backing the hardworking sheriffs who protect Florida families. We regularly feature our longtime supporters in The Sheriff’s Star magazine, and now we’ll also share their stories here, so fellow members can get to know these individuals who have championed the FSA for decades. Rodger Fowler 63-Year Member Rodger Fowler is a 63-year member of the Florida Sheriffs Association. He was born in Melbourne, Fla., in 1936 along with his tw... READ MORE Louis Forget 60-Year Member Louis Forget has been a longtime supporter of Florida’s law enforcement community and has maintained lasting friendships with... READ MORE John W. Vaughn 51-Year Member John W. Vaughn, a 51-year member of the Florida Sheriffs Association, was recognized last year with a Distinguished Service Awar... READ MORE James Cochran 50-Year Member James Cochran was born in Leesburg and was raised in Dunnellon, Fla. Growing up, Mr. Cochran dedicated much of his time to the B... READ MORE George Greene 43-Year Member George Greene has been a member of the Florida Sheriffs Association since 1975. Following the death of his father in law, who wa... READ MORE Morton “Morty” Levine 30-Year Member While Morton “Morty” Levine has many interests, two of his greatest passions involve law enforcement and education. Mr. Levine ... READ MORE Christopher T. Adams 19-Year Member Working in law enforcement is a thankless job so much of the time, but because of the dedication routinely displayed by sheriffs... READ MORE William Guggenheim III 17-Year Member William Guggenheim III is a 17-year member of the Florida Sheriff’s Association. Mr. Guggenheim was compelled to join the FSA af... READ MORE Janie Penny Weingart 12-Year Member Janie Weingart, 67, is an avid supporter of the law enforcement community. In fact, Ms. Weingart said she doesn’t know where she... READ MORE CJ Cuticello 7-Year Member CJ Cuticello has been a longtime supporter of law enforcement. Mr. Cuticello, a seven-year member of the Florida Sheriffs... READ MORE Ron Bedgood 5-Year Member Ron Bedgood, a Clearwater, Fla. native, has lived in the Ocala area for all but the first two years of his life. Mr. Bedgood has... READ MORE Richard Bray 2-Year Member There’s no doubt that Richard Bray is a friend of law enforcement – literally. The Connecticut native who has now retired to Flo... READ MORE Ostap Shapranov 4-Year Member On the recommendation of a friend, Ostap Shapranov decided to become a member of the Florida Sheriffs Association when he moved ... READ MORE Victor Priore Jr. 17-Year Member During his career, Victor Priore Jr. has had a close, working relationship with the men and women of the Palm Beach County Sheri... READ MORE Dale E. Magee 22-Year Member Even in his youth, Dale Magee stayed active and involved. Out of the starting gate as a teenager growing up in Pennsylvania in ... READ MORE Protecting, Leading & Uniting Since 1893 Board of Directors Conferences Mission and Values FSA Memorial Sheriffs Directory Contact FSA Become a Member Donate Legislation Training Our Programs FSA Store SHERIFF LOGIN Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Florida Sheriffs Association 2617 Mahan Drive Tallahassee, FL 32308 (800) 877-2168 ©2021 Florida Sheriffs Association // Privacy and Refund Policy