Friday, February 24, 2012

Ben Wolfinger For Sheriff



                                                             
This is a short biography of Ben Wolfinger. I thought you would like to know more about this man and the contributions he has made over the years. I personally think he stands head and shoulders above the other candidates.  Pictured above are Ben Wolfinger and wife Mary.

BEN WOLFINGER was born in Wallace, Idaho and raised in the Silver Valley. Ben has been with the Sheriff’s Office since April 1, 1983.  Ben worked in the Jail, Patrol and Detectives while he worked his way through the ranks until his promotion to Captain in April of 1995.  Since 1995, Ben has commanded all aspects of the Sheriff’s Office. Ben was appointed to the rank of Major in 2009. Ben’s current duties include managing the Support Services Bureau, dealing with Special Projects and performing as the Department’s Public Information Officer.

Ben has and continues to be an active volunteer at Real Life Ministries in Post Falls and in the community. Ben is a former Coeur d’Alene City Councilman and a Past Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce.  Ben is a graduate of the 1994 Leadership Coeur d’Alene class.  Ben has received a variety of community honors including the 2001 Ed Abbot Community Volunteer Award and the 2005 Distinguished Citizen of the Year.

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