Jon Folbrecht
Challenger Jon Folbrecht is running as a Republican for Sheriff in Okeechobee, Florida. The election was held on August 20, 2024.
Jon Folbrecht is a seasoned executive leader, dedicated public servant, teacher and U.S. Army Veteran. He has over 20 years of law enforcement and military service. His leadership and management experience of the public and private sectors has shaped his selfless service leadership style.
In 1999, Jon enlisted in the United States Army as a Parachute Rigger until his Honorable Discharge in 2002. Throughout his career, Jon has always been solution driven and loves to solve problems for people. His ability to think outside of the box and excel in chaotic situations has prepared him for the corporate world.
He has over 15 years of digital marketing and graphic design experience. His designs and marketing strategies have been recognized on the national level with one design generating over $400,000 for the families of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots-Prescott Fire Fighters killed in the line of duty on June 30, 2013.
Jon is a Sergeant with the Jupiter Inlet Colony Police Department where he oversees Road Patrol and training.
Jon has been an Adjunct Instructor at the Indian River State College Criminal Justice Institute since 2013. He has several instructor certifications and continues to teach courses regularly. He has volunteered and helped several non-profit organizations throughout his career. His passion for giving back to his community and helping others has been a driving force throughout his career.
Jon is a graduate of the Criminal Justice Leadership Academy, Indian River State College consisting of 288 hours of leadership coursework.
He is an active member of the Okeechobee Masonic Lodge #237 F&AM, an Alternate Member of the Okeechobee City Planning Board, the Board of Adjustment & Design Board, and the Past President of Martha’s House Domestic Violence Shelter, and Past Secretary for the Okeechobee Republican Executive Committee.
In 1999, Jon enlisted in the United States Army as a Parachute Rigger until his Honorable Discharge in 2002. Throughout his career, Jon has always been solution driven and loves to solve problems for people. His ability to think outside of the box and excel in chaotic situations has prepared him for the corporate world.
He has over 15 years of digital marketing and graphic design experience. His designs and marketing strategies have been recognized on the national level with one design generating over $400,000 for the families of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots-Prescott Fire Fighters killed in the line of duty on June 30, 2013.
Jon is a Sergeant with the Jupiter Inlet Colony Police Department where he oversees Road Patrol and training.
Jon has been an Adjunct Instructor at the Indian River State College Criminal Justice Institute since 2013. He has several instructor certifications and continues to teach courses regularly. He has volunteered and helped several non-profit organizations throughout his career. His passion for giving back to his community and helping others has been a driving force throughout his career.
Jon is a graduate of the Criminal Justice Leadership Academy, Indian River State College consisting of 288 hours of leadership coursework.
He is an active member of the Okeechobee Masonic Lodge #237 F&AM, an Alternate Member of the Okeechobee City Planning Board, the Board of Adjustment & Design Board, and the Past President of Martha’s House Domestic Violence Shelter, and Past Secretary for the Okeechobee Republican Executive Committee.
