Honor Society® member
Matthew Hershman
Deputy US Marshal at US Marshals Service
- Master of Public Administration
- Class of 2026
- Columbus, Ohio
Member since August 2022
About
Matthew Hershman currently resides in Columbus,
Ohio. He served 12 years with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in Houston, Texas, where he held
various positions such as a Jailer, Patrol Deputy/FTO, Investigator, and Sergeant. In 2016, he accepted
employment with the United States Marshals Service as a Deputy U.S. Marshal in the Northern District of
Oklahoma. Within the community, he enjoys mentoring criminal justice students at area colleges and
universities.
Matthew graduated from Sam Houston State University (2003) and American Public University
(2012), majoring in Criminal Justice, earning both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts. To diversify
himself and prepare for future roles as a law enforcement manager, he earned a B.S. in Commerce and
Business Administration from the University of Alabama (2018) and an M.B.A. from The Citadel Graduate College (2020).
Education
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University of Michigan - Flint
Master of Public Administration
2022 – 2026
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The Citadel Graduate College
Master of Business Administration
2019 – 2020
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University of Alabama
BS Commerce and Business Administration
2015 – 2018
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Sam Houston State University
BS Criminal Justice
1999 – 2003
Goals and interests
- Career goal
My intention is to use the knowledge I gain from completing the MPA program at the University of Michigan – Flint to hone the management, leadership, and critical thinking skills needed to achieve my goals within the Marshals Service and the Navy Reserve.
- Outside the classroom
Collecting sports cards and memorabilia.
Experience
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Deputy US Marshal
US Marshals Service
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Sergeant
Harris County Sheriff’s Office
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Ensign/Naval Security Officer
US Navy Reserve
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
