Paul graduated from Glenwood City High School in 1981 and joined the U.S. Army. He later graduated from the Military Police Training Academy and spent three years as a military police officer.  In May of 1984 he began working part time for the Boyceville and Knapp Police Departments. In August of1984 he was hired at the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office as a Jailer / Dispatcher. In 1986 he began filling in on the road as a deputy sheriff and in 1987 became a permanent road deputy. In 1999 Paul was assigned to the investigations division. In 2002 he was promoted to Patrol Sergeant until 2005 when he was promoted to Patrol Lieutenant. In 2006 Paul was promoted to Chief Deputy and continues to serve in that capacity as the departments number two law enforcement officer. 

Since Paul has experience working in all areas of the sheriff’s office, he is able to understand and monitor each part of our operation. He is able to work cooperatively with all command staff officers, supervisors and line staff in an effort to meet our goals and objectives.