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He holds a master’s in public administration from Florida State University and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy Session 234. His executive training includes the FBI National Executive Insti tute and several advanced law enforcement leadership programs. A past president of the Florida FBINAA Chapter, Tim was elected to the FBINAA National Board in 2021 and currently serves as 3rd Vice President. He lives in Tallahassee with his wife, Kelly and their two Shih tzus,Maddie and Cooper. Bill Gardiner | Section I Representative Bill Gardiner is a proud graduate of the FBI National Acad emy, Session 238. He is director of the Idaho State Police, where he has worked for the past 26 years, starting as a trooper in the patrol division. His time on the road taught him about the true meaning of service. "Each time I put on the uniform and patrolled Idaho’s highways, I learned that my role went beyond maintaining order—it was about finding opportunities to serve others,” he said. That same sense of purpose followed him to the National Academy in 2009. As his passion for the association grew, so did his desire to give back. He became active in his chapter and eventually had the privilege of serving as chapter president. He also worked closely with the Youth Leadership Program, first as a counselor and later as director. He said, “This Association is built on a foundation of service—members supporting one another in a unique community of law enforcement professionals united by a common bond. That connection is more than just a benefit; it’s the heart of who we are. I encourage every member to embrace this spirit and look for ways to serve each other.” Jason Hester | Section II Representative Jason Hester began his law enforcement career with the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Department before graduating from the DPS Academy in 1997 and being stationed in Big Spring. He was promoted to Highway Patrol Sergeant in 2003 and to Lieu tenant in 2008, serving in Del Rio and later San Angelo, where he supervised Highway Patrol operations across 18 counties. In 2010, Jason became Captain of Law Enforcement Education and Recruiting, followed by a promotion to Major in 2013, oversee ing recruiting and training operations statewide. He later served with the Texas Highway Patrol Division, managing personnel, specialized units, and equipment procurement. In 2019, he was promoted to Assistant Chief of the Regulatory Services Division, and in 2023, he became Chief of the Infrastructure Operations Division, where he continues to serve. Jason holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in criminal justice from Tarleton State University, where he also serves as an adjunct faculty member. A graduate of the 251st Session of the FBI National Academy, he holds a Master Peace Officer and Advanced Instructor license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. He is active in several professional organizations and has served as a commissioner for the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement since 2013. Outside of work, Jason enjoys spending time on the lake with his boys, playing golf, and hunting. James Crayton | Section III Representative James “Jimmy” Crayton grew up in southeastern North Carolina, where life on the water was second nature. If it could be pulled behind a boat, he was on it. Water skiing, wakeboard ing, tubing, going barefoot, or just chasing the next sunset across glassy water, home was on the water. In that part of the state, “ski season” runs from March through November, and he made the most of every warm Carolina day. continued on page 9

Jim is a “comic book geek” with a collection of more than 5,000 comic books, pieces of original artwork and memorabilia; his favorite superhero is Green Lantern, an intergalactic police man from DC Comics. He earned a master’s degree in admin istration from Northern Arizona University and a doctorate in organizational leadership studies from Northeastern University, and has been on faculty at Arizona State University for the last 13 years. He is a subject matter expert in human and sex trafficking and has been published extensively on the topic in academic journals and presented his research around the world. His doctoral research focused on how cops are natural storytellers and how these stories frame our perceptions of our personal and professional reality. Larry Dyess | 2nd Vice President Larry Dyess has been in law enforcement for 33 years, start ing his career with the New Orleans Police Department in 1992 as a reserve police officer. He transferred to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, as a full-time patrol deputy in 1996 where he is still currently employed. During his career, his assignments consisted of patrol dep uty, special victims section detective, robbery squad sergeant detective, spokesperson (PIO) for the department, commander of the special victims investigative section, hostage negotiator, and district commander, where he is currently assigned and works with approximately 80 patrol district personnel. Larry attended the FBI National Academy in 2016 and was elected class president of his Section, 263. After graduation, he became active in the Louisiana Chapter, rising to the level of LA Chapter President in 2020 and Chair of the 2020 FBINAA National Training Conference in New Orleans (that never was). He was elected to the FBI National Academy Associates National Board in 2020 and currently holds the position of 2nd Vice President, hailing from Section II which consists of 13 FBINAA Chapters as well as Africa and the Middle East. As a National Board Member, he has chaired and co-chaired numerous national committees and is currently the chair of the Youth Leadership Program. Larry is happily married to Lena, his wife and best friend of 30 years. Lena has supported all of his ef forts during his law enforcement career as well as his time on the FBINAA National Board. Larry and Lena are the proud parents of three children, Lenna, Allen, and Brianna and four grandchildren. Larry is an active member in his local community serving as a committee member of church and other civic organizations. He enjoys spending time at his vacation home on the Gulf Coast in Mississippi. Hobbies outside the job include boating, fishing, kayaking and church ministries. Tim Cannon | 3rd Vice President Tim Cannon brings more than 40 years of law enforcement experience at the county and state levels, including leadership roles in criminal investigations, homeland security, emergency management, and aviation. He retired as a captain after 25 years with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Orlando and later served with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Florida Depart ment of Financial Services as a Lt. Colonel. He now serves with the Florida Lottery Law Enforcement Division. In 2008, Tim was selected as the 25th Leadership Fellow for the FBI Training Division, teaching leadership and ethics at the FBI National Academy and internationally.

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