Chief Operating Officer George Forman leads the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office C-Suite and is responsible for the Financial Services, Information Technology and Logistical Services Departments. COO Forman is active in many professional, fraternal and philanthropic organizations, including Leadership Florida’s Board, Education Foundation of Palm Beach County’s Board, the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services Board, as well as serving as Chair of PBSO’s 457 Fiduciary Board and the Executive Sponsor for the Broken Star Foundation.

COO Forman holds an MPA from Nova Southeastern University, a BS in Economics from Florida State University, is an alumnus of Harvard John F. Kennedy School of Government’s (HKS) Senior Executives in State and Local Government program, an alumnus of the Senior Management Institute for Police (class 75), holds a Certificate in Public Leadership from HKS, is a member of Leadership Florida’s Cornerstone Class XXXVI and is a Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO).

Throughout his 30-year tenure he and his commands have received numerous accolades, a few to note include, the National Procurement Institute’s Achievement in Excellence, #1 in 100 Best Fleets in America, PLANSPONSOR of the Year and the Cigna Well-Being Award.