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OREGON SHERIFF Magazine News

Mike Winters was born in 1958 in Long Beach, California, and moved with his family to Ashland, Oregon in 1966, where his parents had purchased 400 acres of ranch land. In its earliest years, the Winters' spread was mostly maintained by the family, including Mike who never questioned his role as a ranch hand.

Having spent most of his life here in the Rogue Valley, and attending elementary, middle and high school in Ashland, Mike can truly be considered a Native Oregonian.

Mike began his career working as a public servant with the Jackson County Fire District #5 as a firefighter/EMT for three years. He then took a position with the Ashland Police Department and served three years as a Reserve Sergeant.

In 1984 Mike proudly donned the uniform of an Oregon State Police (OSP) Trooper. Serving as a Recruitment Coach, First Responder and Firearms Instructor, Mike put in 14 years of dedicated service with OSP. In addition, he served on the State Police Entry Team and the Mobile Response Team. These teams handled high risk situations from warrants to riots.

Elected in November 2002 to a four-year term as the Jackson County Sheriff, Mike is continuing to serve in a public role, as a public servant. He currently is a member of numerous community organizations, and lives on a ranch outside of Ashland, Oregon.

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OREGON SHERIFF Magazine News

Winter, 2007 -- Lt. Pat Rowland was honored recently by the Oregon State Marine Board with the Program Manager of the Year award. Congratulations.

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