Eddie Williams

Born at a very early age in Jacksonville, Fl. Most of my family is from Alabama and I spent a good bit of my childhood there, but moved back to Florida prior to entering high school. Bachelor’s degree (1978) Univ. of Florida, Master’s degree in Public Administration (1995) Univ. of Florida.

 Began public safety career with Gainesville Police Department in 1983 as a Telecommunicator. Promoted to Supervisor, then Communications Coordinator, which was basically Assistant Director to then Director Barry Luke. Became de-facto Director when Barry went to Orange Co.

 Became Bureau Chief of Communications under Capt. Randy Kerr at the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office with the historic merger of the City and Sheriff’s communication centers, October 1, 2000.  Married 16 years, wife Pam, two daughters, Bethany 15, and Courtney 13. Hobbies include running, biking, and swimming. Member of the Florida Track Club, ran competitively for UF and the track club, and coached track and field prior to public safety career.

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