Board of Directors
Meet the distinguished leadership board of VSI
The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI) Board has been served by many dedicated sheriffs over the years. The VSI Board of Directors consists of nine sheriffs who are elected at the VSI annual spring meeting.
Governing policies are decided by the President and members of the Board of Directors during the annual conference. The VSI Board is responsible for approval of the VSI annual budget and work plan and serves as the policy making, governing body of the Institute.
Board of Directors 2023-2024
President:
Sheriff Michael W. Taylor
Pittsylvania County
Immediate Past President:
Sheriff Karl S. Leonard
Chesterfield County
First Vice President:
Sheriff J. J. McLaughlin, Jr.
New Kent County
Secretary:
Sheriff Ernest L. Giles, Sr.
Sussex County
Treasurer:
Sheriff April M. Staton
City of Salem
Board Members:
Sheriff Jeremy D. Fleming
Dickenson County
Sheriff Darrell L. Hodges
Cumberland County
Sheriff Alisa A. Gregory
Henrico County
Sheriff Eric B. Hess
Fluvanna County