Chad Howell

Professional Background

In his October 2024 questionnaire, Chad Howell described serving as an Alachua police detective sergeant, supervising criminal investigations, and holding patrol, school-resource and union-representative roles. A March 2024 profile also records Marine service and a Saint Leo University business-administration degree.

Experience

• Sworn in for his first High Springs City Commission term on November 14, 2024.
• Listed as vice chair of the High Springs Community Redevelopment Agency board.
• U.S. Marine Corps, May 2001–May 2006, according to March 2024 reporting.
• Starke Police Department from 2009 and Alachua Police Department from 2013, self-reported 2024.
• Detective sergeant and criminal-investigations supervisor, Alachua Police Department, self-reported October 2024.
• High Springs Parks and Recreation board, 2020–2022, and Babe Ruth Softball board, 2018–2022, self-reported March 2024.

Education

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  Saint Leo University: bachelor's degree in business administration, reported March 2024; graduation year unstated.

Office & Authority

Five commissioners elected at large to designated seats adopt the city budget, set the millage rate, and approve ordinances and resolutions.

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Biography & Background

Portrait & Credits

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