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 Patricia Preyer Patricia A. Preyer was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on January 5, 1969. She graduated from Denbigh High School in Newport News, VA, in June 1987, and from Saint Leo University with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice in June 1992. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Behavioral Studies, with six classes left to go. Patricia is a Lieutenant with the Newport News Sheriff's Office, as C Rotation Shift Commander in Newport News, Virginia. She has been employed with the Sheriff's Office since September 15, 1997. She has worked in various positions within the department throughout her tenure: operations, transportation as well as courtroom security. Through her dedication and perseverance, she was promoted to become the first booking sergeant in the Newport News Sheriff's Office. She also worked as an assistant shift commander and Inmate Services Commander. She continued to persevere until she rose to the ranks of Lieutenant in 2015. She has had the opportunity of leading some of the most challenging sections in the jail, Records and Booking Manager, and her latest endeavor in 2019, C Rotation Shift Commander. Without missing a step, while attending St. Leo University and working full time, Patricia has helped raise three beautiful children and is now blessed with three precious grand-children as well. All three of her children attended secondary universities ranging from Winston Salem University, Old Dominion University to George Mason University. Diontae, Anthony Jr, and Jasmine, better known as her "chickadees," are her most celebrated achievements of all. In the near future, Patricia's vision is to retire from the department and continue her tax practice full time. This power move will enable her to help others along the way to gain employment while helping to keep the mission alive set forth by Iota Phi Lambda Founder, Lola Mercedes Parker. Patricia is currently the CEO of several companies under the title “The Company That You Keep”, specializing in taxes, notary, and marriage commissioner. 


































































































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