Texas Highway Patrol 1967-1971
Insurance and construction 1971-1987
Hays County Sheriff’s Office 1987-2005
Elected Hays County Sheriff 1996 served until 2005 (Retired)
Director of the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center at Texas State University-San Marcos August 2005-2015 (Retired)


Fourth generation Hays County from Buda, Texas
Married to Harpie Montague 50 years
Three children, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Texas State University


Current and Past Community Involvement
Dripping Springs Lions Club, Past President
Tournament Director, Sheriff’s Scholarship Golf Tournament
Honorary Advisory Board Member, 100 Club of Central Texas
Patriots and Heroes Outdoors Hunts for Veterans
San Marcos Sunrise Club, Past President
Hays County Criminal Justice Association, Past President