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Meet Jason

Jason is a lifelong Frederick County resident. Jason and his wife of 31 years, Crystal, met while attending Walkersville High School. They married in 1994, and their son Justin was born later that year. In 2017, tragedy struck the family when their son died of an accidental drug overdose at the age of 22. Having seen firsthand the devastating effects mental health and substance use disorders are having in our county and state, Jason is a strong advocate for individuals and families impacted by this epidemic.

Jason is a retired Frederick Police Department Lieutenant. He retired in December 2016 after 22 years of service with the City of Frederick. Following his law enforcement service, Jason was appointed by Governor Larry Hogan to a six-year term on the Maryland Parole Commission in January 2018. Jason possesses an A.A. Degree in Criminal Justice from Frederick Community College, a B.A. Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Education from the University of Virginia.

Career Highlights:

  • Awarded a Bronze Star, Life Saving Award, two Unit Citations, Governor’s Award, PAL Officer of the Year Award, Instructor of the Year, and was the recipient of the 2016 Frederick County Public Service DoGood-er Award. 

  • Graduate of the 246th Session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy in 2011.

  • Completed the National Institute of Corrections Orientation for Parole Board Members course in Aurora, Colorado, and was a member of the Association of Paroling Authorities International (APAI)

  • Former member of the On Our Own of Maryland Anti-Stigma Project, where he presented workshops across the state of Maryland to improve the relationship between police and the behavioral health community.

  • Volunteered with SHIP, the Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership, to assist youth in the community in need of critical resources.