Occupation: Computer Forensic Expert (Retired)
Company: Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice
Born: Nashville, Tennessee
Education:
BS in Criminal Justice and Business Administration, Law Enforcement, Liberty University (1979)
Diploma, Portland High School (1967)
Certifications:
Certification, A+, Network+, CompTIA; Certified Computer Forensic Examiner, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Certified DARE Instructor, North Carolina Department of Public Safety; Certification, EnCase Computer Forensic Guidance Software; Certified FBI Instructor, Federal Bureau of Investigation; Certification, Forensic Toolkit, FTK – Win/Mac, ExterroFTK
Career:
Alderman, City of Portland, TN (2016-2020)
Information Technology Specialist Forensic Examiner, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (1998-2015)
Criminal Analyst, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (1991-1998)
Assistant Chief of Police, City of Portland, TN (1989-1993)
Police Officer, City of Portland, TN (1973-1986)
Military:
With, U.S. Navy (1968-1971)
Civic:
Supporter, Lions Club; Member, Highland Rim Historic Society; Deacon, First Baptist Church; Supporter, Baptist Children’s Home
Achievements:
Instrumental in establishing the DARE Program
Awards:
Recipient, Meritorious Unit Citation, Office of Director of National Intelligence (2012); Recipient, Navy Commendation Medal with “V” Device, U.S. Navy (1971)
Memberships:
Member, The American Legion (2003-Present)
Family:
Widowed
Child: John Beaumont Kerley
Grandchildren: Shailey; Finn
Sibling: Jane
Hobbies:
Traveling