Sheriff Bob Gualtieri Hosts Swearing-In and Promotion Ceremony (26-013)

PINELLAS COUNTY – Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri administered the oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony today and welcomed 25 new deputies to the agency. This was followed by recognizing 15 newly promoted Sheriff’s Office members.

The ceremony was held on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Administration Building located at 10750 Ulmerton Road in Largo.

Family members, friends, and command staff were in attendance for this special event.

The following members have been promoted:

Promoted to Major:

Major Jose Camacho

Promoted to Captain:

Captain Eric Forcade

Captain Bronson Taylor

Promoted to Lieutenant:

Lieutenant Kirsti Cantelmo

Lieutenant Mike Kilian

Lieutenant Melinda Stowell

Lieutenant Erik Zabik

Promoted to Sergeant:

Sergeant Dave Brenn

Sergeant Christopher Jowell

Sergeant Nicholas Dinkins

Sergeant Corey Van Buren

Sergeant Melissa Van Swearingen

Civilian promotions:

Jade Belcher- Communications Center Manager

Megan Nowakowski- Analyst Supervisor

Charles Galloza- Flight Maintenance Supervisor