FEBRUARY MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT
Meet Sheriff Chris Giles of King George County
Join us on a journey into the life of this extraordinary first responder, Sheriff Chris Giles from King George County
- Sheriff Giles comes from a small town, Smithville Flats, New York
- Town is 1.42 square miles
- Population of approximately 344
- 4% of area are dedicated military
- Median property values is $93,800
- The town has no traffic lights
- 1938: House labeled “Crazy House” was tipped over due to a flood. Owner Minnie Ferris began to charge an admission fee to curious visitors
- Genegantslet creek: known for trout fishing
- Home of Tarbell Farms; once known to be the largest producer of Guernsey milk in the Northeast (1875–1963)
- Morning person
- Favorite toy as a child; Tonka firetruck, Hot wheels and GI Joe
- First job-Gas attendant: 16 years old
- Played drums in high school
- Loves working with wood
- Builds wife something every year with wood
- Enjoys Football, baseball and adult softball
- Favorite sports teams: Yankees and Giants
- Owns a Catahoula Leopard dog
- Favorite Movie: Westerns with John Wayne
- Met Jermon Bushrod and Taylor Swift
- Furthest place traveled: Japan and France
- Favorite holiday: Thanksgiving (Family)
- Do you like rollercoasters: Yes
- Beach or Mountains: Mountains; perfect home would be beach front with mountains in the back
- Favorite food: Mac and Cheese and Ham
- Married for 17 years
- 3 children
- Worst injury: tibial plateau; playing basketball: 2005
- Joined military: Marines-1982-1990
- Loves spending time with grandchildren
- Favorite music: Driving-Classic Rock, Country-working in the garage
- Volunteer firemen: 2 years with Bowling Green
- Joined King George Sheriff’s office 1993
- Elected as Sheriff: 2019 began serving term 2020
- Work day: Average 9-10 hours a day
- Firearm training every year with DCJS
- Responsible for 64 employees at King George Sheriff’s office
- 48 sworn deputies
- Favorite event as Sheriff: Bright Beginnings: YMCA; this event provides new clothes and school supplies to children in need
- Where did your inspiration come from: 2 Previous Sheriffs and Uncle who provided a job during the summer who was the most influential male figure in his life
- Describe your career in a few words: BLESSED