Candidate: JD Peacock

JD Peacock II, Okaloosa County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller

Lifelong resident of Okaloosa County and currently resides in Shalimar, FL.

Married to Laura Peacock, two children and three grandchildren.

Education:

• Certified Public Manager, Florida State University

• Bachelor of Applied Science, Public Service Management, Northwest Florida State College

• Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute, Senior Leadership Program

• Associate of Applied Science, Criminal Justice, Okaloosa Walton College

Professional:

• 1984-1988 - US Army, Infantry

• 1989-2014 - Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, started as a volunteer Deputy in the Sheriff’s Posse, worked up through every rank to Major and Chief Administrator

• August 2014 - Elected Clerk & Comptroller of Okaloosa County

Civic Involvement:

• Worships at Shalimar United Methodist Church

• All Sports Association, Member

• Okaloosa/Walton Chapter of The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Director

• Ft. Walton Beach Kiwanis Club, Member

• Okaloosa Republican Club, Member

• Northwest Florida State College Foundation Board, Director/Vice Chair

Committees, Boards & Work Groups:

• Governor Appointment to the Restoration of Voting Rights Work Group, 2019

• Chair, Constitution & Bylaws Subcommittee FCCC, 2017-2019

• Chair, Clerk of Courts Operation Corporation, 2019

• Member, Technology Committee FCCC

• Director, Florida Courts E-Filing Authority Board