Maess

Patrol Sergeant

Hermiston Police Department

When and why did you move to Hermiston?

I moved to Hermiston in 2010 because I wanted to come back to Umatilla County, and felt Hermiston was the most progressive city in the county.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Hermiston?

Ixtapa

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Cook and spend time with my granddaughter.

What surprises you about Hermiston?

How much the community supports law enforcement. Not all cities are as supportive as Hermiston residents.

What was the last book you read?

“Lincoln on Leadership” by Donald T. Phillips.

What website or app do you use most other than Facebook?

Masterclass

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

Tuscany

What is the funniest thing that’s ever happened to you?

After a long day of fishing on the Columbia River in very rough water, I jumped off the boat onto the dock. My legs were so exhausted from being in a rocking boat all day that I could not control them. I ran right off the end of the dock and into the river.

What is one of your goals for the next 12 months?

To find a store that has Lysol or Clorox wipes in stock

What is your proudest accomplishment?

Serving in the U.S. Marine Corps