Jonathon Horton
Jonathon Horton

Jonathon Horton

We are excited to announce our April Pit Boss Hero of the Month: Sheriff Jonathon Horton!

Jonathon serves as a county sheriff in Alabama with more than a decade of experience in law enforcement and a stint in the military.

He was nominated by an assistant principal in the school district where Jonathon serves for “his commitment to helping others succeed in life, and his commitment to helping young people.”

The nomination was sparked by him seeing the difference that Jonathon makes in the lives of students by offering guidance and becoming a mentor to them. He’s always willing to visit the school district, making time to talk with students and connect them with necessary resources.

Jonathon chose his career path out of a desire to serve his community and is described as “an example of what it means to lead with a servant’s heart.” In fact, they went on to say that he doesn’t shy away from those who have made mistakes, but instead is empathetic and does his best to help those who need it.

One example is his commitment to The SPAN program of Etowah County. He is committed to supporting that program and visiting often to encourage students who are struggling to catch up on school credits.

Jonathon also leads a Charity each Christmas to buy gifts for children each year. Many, many students benefit from this charity, and it makes a big difference in the lives of those families.

In his free time, he can be found throwing down on his Pit Boss pellet grill! Jonathon loves to spend time grilling with and for his family, friends, and community.

Thank you for your service, Sheriff Horton!