Candidate for IAC Executive Committee 2nd Vice President

Candidate for 2nd Vice President

Summarize your background and how it relates to the position you are seeking.

Sheriff Andy Creech brings over 28 years of dedicated service in law enforcement. A graduate of Nampa High School, he pursued studies in Business Administration and Law Enforcement at the College of Southern Idaho. While attending college, he gained early experience working part-time at the Twin Falls County Criminal Justice Facility. His full-time law enforcement career began as a patrol officer with the City of New Plymouth.

In 1999, Sheriff Creech joined the Payette County Sheriff’s Office, where he has served in multiple capacities, including as a patrol deputy, Emergency Manager, and administrator over both the Patrol and Dispatch Divisions. In 2021, he was elected Sheriff of Payette County.

Throughout his tenure, Sheriff Creech has remained deeply involved in legislative and public safety initiatives at the county and state levels. His leadership roles include:

• Former Chair, Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) District III Elected Officials Committee (also serving previously as Secretary and Vice Chair)
• Member, IAC Legislative Committee
• Chair, Idaho Sheriffs’ Association (ISA) Legislative Committee
• Board Member, Idaho Sheriffs’ Association (ISA) Executive Board
• Chair, Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission (IPSCC)
• Ad-Hoc Member and former Chair, Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Committee
• Member, IPSCC Grant Committee

Sheriff Creech is committed to serving his community not only through operational leadership but also by actively engaging in strategic and policy-level initiatives. His passion lies in contributing to efforts that deliver meaningful, long-term benefits to the citizens of Payette County and the State of Idaho.

List participation and years of participation on any IAC Committees, the IAC Board of Directors, and any leadership positions within your affiliate organization.

Former Chair, Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) District III Elected Officials Committee (also serving previously as Secretary and Vice Chair)

Member, IAC Legislative Committee

Chair, Idaho Sheriffs’ Association (ISA) Legislative Committee

Board Member, Idaho Sheriffs’ Association (ISA) Executive Board

Chair, Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission (IPSCC)

Ad-Hoc Member and former Chair, Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Committee

Member, IPSCC Grant Committee

Briefly state your reasons for seeking the position and any other qualifications that might be an asset to IAC.

Sheriff Creech looks forward to the opportunity to advocate on behalf of the Idaho Sheriffs’ Association, the Idaho Association of Counties, and Idaho communities to support meaningful improvements that benefit public safety and the citizens we serve.

List of IAC/NACo/WIR events/conferences/meetings Sheriff Creech has Attended

ISA Spring and Winter Conferences

IAC Midwinter and Fall Conferences

Western States Sheriff’s Association Conference

PSAP Conference

IAC Training

IAC District III Elected Official Meetings

IPSCC Meetings

IAC and ISA Legislative Committee Meetings

Legislative Meetings outside of the Legislative Session