Governor Kay Ivey named Anthony Lowery the new Baldwin County Sheriff following the retirement of Sheriff Huey "Hoss" Mack.
Lowery has been chief deputy and was endorsed by Mack shortly after Mack announced he would leave to serve as executive director of the Alabama Sheriff's Association.
“Baldwin County continues serving its residents, as well as a record number of visitors each year, and we certainly pride ourselves keeping it a safe place to live, work and visit," said Ivey. "Bringing both wide-ranging law enforcement experience, as well as community involvement, Anthony Lowery will make a strong and effective sheriff for the area."
"Sheriff Hoss Mack leaves large shoes to fill, but I am confident Anthony is more than prepared to lead," she added.
Lowery has been with the sheriff's office for nearly 20 years.
“I want to thank Governor Ivey and her staff for this appointment," Lowery said after discovering he would be the next sheriff.
"It is a huge honor for her to call me this morning and give me the news," he continued. "I also want to thank Sheriff Mack and all the men and women of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office for their support in this process. I look forward to serving the people of Baldwin County.”
Lowery worked at the Baldwin County District Attorney's Office before joining the sheriff's office. Since graduating from Auburn University, he has attended the FBI National Academy and completed an FBI Law Enforcement Development session.
Mack's last day as sheriff will be August 31.
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