Sheriff Matt Sanderson was born and raised here in Hopkins County, Kentucky. He is the son of Sid and the late Lucy Sanderson who were also born and raised here.

Education:

• Madisonville North Hopkins High School
• Madisonville Community College Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
• Murray State University Bachelor of Independent Studies (Human Services emphasis)

Work Experience:

• Manufacturer’s Supply Co. Inc.
  Purchasing
  Managing

• Madisonville Police Department- 1998 to 2008
  Patrolman
  School Resource Officer
  Field Training Officer
  Detective
  Patrol Sergeant
  Criminal Investigations Commander

• Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office- 2008 to present
  Deputy
  Detective
  Serving as Sheriff since January 2015