Lake County Sheriff's Office Leadership

Anthony Vega is a Chief Of Staff at Lake County Sheriff's Office and is based in Chicago, Illinois. He has worked as Political Organizer at Sierra Club, Associate Organizing Representative at Sierra Club Illinois Chapter, and Community Engagement and Audience Development Consultant at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Anthony studied at Curie Metropolitan High School between 2006 and 2010, Bellarmine University between 2010 and 2014, and Loyola University Chicago between 2014 and 2016.

Christopher Thompson is a Lieutenant - Midnight Shift Highway Patrol Commander at Lake County Sheriff's Office and Deputy Chief Of Highway Patrol at Lake County Sheriff's Office and is based in Libertyville, Illinois. He has worked as Lieutenant/Administration at Lake County Sheriff's Office, Sergeant at Lake County Sheriff's Office, and Lieutenant - Afternoon Shift Highway Patrol Commander at Lake County Sheriff's Office. Christopher studied at Barrington High School between 1985 and 1989, Harper College between 1990 and 1992, and Northern Illinois University between 1992 and 1994.

Law enforcement professional with 22 years of progressively responsible experience in directing and leading law enforcement goals and objectives

Trainer in all disciplines, responsible for developing curriculum, lesson plans, and implementing training for the department and tactical response team

Supervisor with experience overseeing personnel, facilities, equipment

Leader experienced in organizing, directing, and motivating a diverse workforce

Skillful communicator with excellent interpersonal, oral and written presentation skills

Critical thinker with strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Committed employee with strong disciplined work ethic