Mark Hackel

Mark Allen Hackel is the County Executive of Macomb County, Michigan, and is the first person to hold that position. He began his current 4-year term on January 1, 2011. Prior to serving as County Executive he served 10 years as Macomb County Sheriff from 2001–2010, being elected to 4-year terms in 2000, 2004 and 2008. He resigned as Sheriff on December 31, 2010 to begin his term as County Executive. Hackel served with the sheriff's department starting in 1981.

Background

Mark's educational background includes a high school education from Sterling Heights High School, a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Wayne State University in Criminal Justice, and a master's degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University. He has also trained at the FBI's National Academy and the U.S. Secret Service's dignitary protection school. He also taught at Macomb Community College, where he met his fiancé, Tracie Damschroder, as well at Wayne State University, and hosted a local cable show called Executive Focus.