Making Smart Hiring Decisions – Why Integrity Matters

Is your great prospective employee as great as he makes himself out to be?  Before an offer of employment is made, there are a number of things that can be done to ensure your company is making a wise hiring decision.  Sheriff Al Nienhuis will discuss the importance of vetting an applicant prior to making a hiring decision, and why doing so will lead to less turnover and more engaged employees.

Sheriff Nienhuis began his law enforcement career in 1989 as a Special Agent with the State of Florida, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco.　 He attained the rank of Captain in the Fort Myers District Office before leaving in January 2001 to serve as Undersheriff for the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.　　 He has been Sheriff of Hernando County since January 1, 2011.　　 Sheriff Nienhuis holds both Bachelor's and　Master's Degrees in Business Management from the University of South Florida.　 He is a　graduate of the FBI National Academy (Class 197) in Quantico, VA. Current or recent affiliations include: Hernando County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Florida Sheriff’s Ranches Enterprises Chairman of the Board, Dawn Center Board of Directors (President), Youth and Family Alternatives Board of Directors, Arc Nature Coast Board of Directors (Secretary), and the Hernando County Habitat for Humanity Advisory Board.