Sheriff Eric Koonce
Administration headed by Sheriff Eric Koonce. The administration also includes Chief Deputy Ethan Ward, Lt. CID Chasta Harrison, LT. Patrol Breezie Merriott, Jail Administrator Paul Maddox, Administrative Assistant & Office Manager Amanda Black and Office Clerk Caroline Baysinger. It is the administration’s duty to run the daily activities of the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.
Chief Deputy
Ethan Ward
Lieutenant Criminal Investigation Division
Chasta Harrison

Lieutenant Patrol Deputy
Breezie Merriott

Jail Administrator
Paul Maddox
Administrative Assistant
Amanda Black

Office Clerk