Sheriff Gary Hofmann, his wife Olga, and daughters Alexandra and Karina, live in Centreville. The Sheriff also has two older children, Laura and Joey, who attended Queen Anne's County Public Schools and are now raising families of their own.
Sheriff Hofmann has been the Sheriff for Queen Anne's County, Maryland, since his initial election in 2006. He has continuously served as Sheriff and is in his fifth term. With over 30 years of service at the Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff, he has held leadership roles in both the patrol and support divisions, including positions such as patrol supervisor, community policing/ crime prevention supervisor, Sergeant, and now, Sheriff. His total law enforcement experience spans 40 years, including previous service with allied agencies.
In addition to his leadership responsibilities, Sheriff Hofmann is a certified instructor for the Maryland Police Training Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, as well as an adjunct instructor at WorWic Community College. He conducts training on topics such as critical incident response, community policing, crime prevention, gang violence, domestic violence, traffic safety, scams and frauds, and active shooter assailant training. Under his leadership, the Office of the Sheriff has adopted a new mission statement: “Prompt professional courteous police services with a no tolerance to crime approach," reflecting his commitment to community-focused policing.
Sheriff Hofmann has also played a key role in various professional and community organizations. He recently served as the Past Second Vice President of the Maryland Crime Prevention Association. Appointed by Governor Martin O'Malley to the State Board of Victim Services, Sheriff Hofmann has continued his advocacy for victims' rights with multiple reappointments by Governor Larry Hogan.
Sheriff Hofmann has served as President of the Maryland Sheriffs' Association, representing all 24 Maryland Sheriffs in 2011, and is currently the 1stVice President of the Association. Additionally, Sheriff Hofmann is a member of the Maryland Sheriff's Homeland Security Board, as well as the Chair of the Queen Anne's County Drug Task Force. He is also an active member of several local and state committees, including the Maryland Sheriffs' Human Trafficking Task Force, the Queen Anne's County Council for Children and Youth, Partnerships for Children & Families, and the Tobacco and Drug Free Coalition.
Beyond his law enforcement duties, Sheriff Hofmann was a founding member of Talisman Therapeutic Riding in 2012 and has supported various charitable causes, including the Kinera Relief Fund and other organizations throughout his career.
His educational background includes graduating from the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development School, the 92nd Session of the National Sheriff's Institute, the FBI National Academy Class #236, and has studied at the University of Virginia. He has a background in Business Administration and Criminal Justice.
Sheriff Hofmann is deeply involved in the community, supporting various schools, programs, and fundraising events. Some of the charities close to his heart include the Queen Anne's County Council of the Arts, Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge, Chesterwye, the Kent Island Federation of Arts, ARC of Maryland, and Queen Anne's County Goes Purple. He is a strong advocate for families facing mental health and substance abuse issues, and he provides support to local immigrant residents dealing with social challenges.