“ Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. ” Martin Luther King, Jr.
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VERNON BROWN V silent about things that matter.” Brown graduated with a Criminal Justice degree from the University of Louisville and is a lieutenant with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. His goal is “to support my community to the best of my ability by fulfilling my obligation to be an effective resource to others in the field of law enforcement.” Lieutenant Brown recalls that the best work advice he ever received came from Mary Hiken, an Industrial Production Manager with Ford Motor Company, where Brown was a supervisor. Hiken told him to always be of service to others, work to eliminate excuses, and hold people accountable. “I took that advice to heart by learning to listen to others so individual concerns can be identified and then a solution can be provided.” ernon Brown’s favorite quote is by Martin Luther King, Jr., “Our lives begin to end the day we become “I believe what makes me a good leader is being accessible to others in times of need and also setting positive examples that can be used as best practices,” says Brown. “I plan to lead by example so that others may be encouraged to step forward to amplify leadership.” He tries to inspire others by recognizing their worth and implementing their ideas, demonstrating their value, and modeling support. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
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