The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is about to have a new leader. Sheriff Elect Ross Teeple was chosen by voters to replace incumbent Sheriff Mark Lamb during the general election.

Wednesday afternoon, Sheriff Elect Teeple was sworn in to his new position by Sheriff Mark Lamb.

Teeple’s duties will officially begin on Jan 1, 2025.

The Navy Veteran has 16 years with the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, serving in various roles. He also previously spent 12 years as a Corrections Officer for ADCRR.

Also sworn in this week were Pinal County Supervisors Jeffrey McClure and Jeff Serdy.