Michael Ramsey, CCO
President

(517) 204-5353

Jeff Kirkpatrick, of  Jackson,  Michigan is a long time member of MCODSA and is a Certified Court Officer. He has been a court officer for the past 13 years. He is the Past President of the Michigan Court Officers, Deputy Sheriffs and Process Servers Association and he is currently serving as its Vice President.

Additionally, Jeff serves as MCODSA's legislative chairman.  He is also the chairman of the bylaws committee, and is responsible for the association website.  He served on an adhoc committee appointed by the Supreme Court to create regulations for governing the conduct of Michigan Court Officers.

He is the Vice President of Universal Fire & Casualty Insurance Company.  Jeff was a member of a special commission that was impaneled to recommend and implement procedural safeguards designed to enhance public safety during the fugitive apprehension process.  He has taught various seminars on Skiptracing.  He holds a Fidelity and Surety Insurance License from the State of  Michigan.

Jeff obtained certification as an Electronics Technician from the Federal Communications Commission and is licensed as an Amateur Radio Operator and a certified locksmith. He is the past President of the Jackson Community Federal Credit Union and currently serves as a Director.


(517) 788-8898

Tim Sutherland, CCO
Immediate Past President

Tim Sutherland is a Certified Court Officer in the Tri-County area and has been a Court Officer for over 30 years.

Tim has a degree in Business Administration and was a computer professional for many years before becoming a Court Officer in 1990.

Tim has been a member of MCODSA since 1992 and has served five terms as MCODSA President.  He has also served three terms as Secretary/Treasurer and 8 years as a Director.

Tim and his wife Donna reside in Macomb County.


(586) 939-0700

John Hays, CCO
Director

John Hays is a Certified Court Officer appointed in several mid-Michigan courts and is deputized in numerous counties located all across Michigan.  John has an Associates Degree in Law Enforcement and a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration.

Prior to becoming a Court Officer, John was a Reserve Police Officer with the City of Jackson for 3 years and has extensive experience with law enforcement.  John has testified in over 350 court hearings and has been entered as an expert witness in 17 cases.  John was honored by Jackson Magazine as a member of the 2016 class of 30 and under outstanding business professionals in the community. Additionally, John currently sits on the Ingham County Sobriety Court Foundation board of directors where he serves as the Vice President. John started a nonprofit in 2018 which provides services and support to families in need throughout Michigan.

John resides in Jackson with his wife, Erin, and has four sons and a daughter.

(517) 788-8898

Jamie Ballard, CCO
Director


(989) 831-7161