Ben R. Holder

Background

Holder, Ben R. was born in Dawson, Georgia, United States. Son of Leroy Holder.

Education

Associate of Arts in Police Science and Administration, Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, 1977; Bachelor in Criminology, St. Leo College, 1989; Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Tampa College, 1993; Doctor of Business Administration (honorary), Tampa College, 1994.

Career

Avaition mechanic, United States Air Force, Tampa, 1966-1970; welder, F.R. Strelow, Inc., Tampa, 1970-1973; patrol officer, Tampa Police Department, 1973-1975; vice detective, Tampa Police Department, 1975-1979; sergeant, Tampa Police Department, 1979-1984; Lieutenant, Tampa Police Department, 1984-1986; captain, Tampa Police Department, 1986-1991; major, Tampa Police Department, 1991-1993; police chief, Tampa Police Department, since 1993.

Achievements

• Ben R. Holder has been listed as a noteworthy Protective services official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Florida Association Chiefs Police, International Association Chiefs Police.

Connections

Married Louise Grooms, November 3, 1966. Children: Rodney A., KiaQ.

Father:

Leroy H. Holder

Spouse:

Louise Grooms

child:

KiaQ Holder

child:

Rodney A. Holder