News brief: Sheriff-elect Snaza announces top personnel

By Sharyn  L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter

Thurston County Sheriff-elect John Snaza has announced his leadership team.

Undersheriff Tim Braniff will serve as Snaza’s second in command, according to a news release today.

Bureau Chief Brad Watkins will be assigned to lead a new support services bureau, combining the current services bureau with the detectives division.

Bureau Chief Dave Pearsall will be assigned to the new field operations bureau and Bureau Chief Todd Thoma will be assigned to the corrections bureau.

“These outstanding leaders round out a strong management team and will help provide the leadership, vision, management, depth and discipline we need to provide quality service to the people of Thurston County,” Snaza said in the news release.

The changes will take effect Jan. 3.

Tags: ,

Comments are closed.