Sheriff Gary A. Finstrom is a life long Cadillac resident, joining the Wexford County Sheriff's Office in July 1977.  During his tenure with Wexford County, Sheriff Finstrom has held several positions, including Corrections Officer, Dispatcher, Road Patrol Deputy, Detective Sergeant, Administrative Lieutenant, Undersheriff, and is currently serving his third term as Sheriff of Wexford County.  In order to provide the most accurate and fair services for the citizens of Wexford County, Sheriff Finstrom has successfully completed numerous law enforcement and administrative courses and seminars, including graduating from the prestigious 176th Session of the FBI National Academy.

    An active and supportive member of the community, Sheriff Finstrom has been involved with several area organizations and events, such as Rotary Club, Cancer Society, OASIS, and Silent Observer, just to name a few.  Through both professional and personal venues, Sheriff Finstrom enjoys his involvement with the community of Wexford County, a community in which our children will remain to become active citizens and to raise their own families.

          Lansing – The Michigan Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) is pleased to announce that Sheriff Gary A. Finstrom of Wexford County has been elected President. The one-year term will begin on January 1, 2006.

Each year the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association votes in a new President who will carry out the orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors. The MSA President is ascribed all of the powers typically associated with the office, including presiding over meetings of the Board of Directors.

U.S. Marshal James R. Dougan of the Western District of Michigan (a retired Sheriff of Kent County) swore the oath of office for Sheriff Finstrom during a banquet at the MSA Fall Training Conference and Trade Show, held October 9-11 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

“Sheriff Finstrom has been an active member of the Board of Directors for several years,” said MSA Executive Director Terrence L. Jungel. “I am confident that he will bring to the office the quiet strength and resolve for which he is well-known.”

The Michigan Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) represents all 83 county sheriffs and provides valuable training to sheriff’s office personnel throughout the year. For more information or to become a citizen member, please visit the Web site at www.michigansheriff.com.

    You may contact Sheriff Finstrom at the Sheriff's Office or by e-mail at sheriff@wexfordcounty.org .