Col. Mike Sullivan

Mike Sullivan joined the Franklin Resources Group in 2000 after retiring from the Department of Public Safety after nearly thirty-four years of public service. Appointed Assistant Director of the Department in 1995 by Governor Fob James, he later was appointed as Acting Director in 1999 by Governor Don Siegelman.
 

During his career which started as a State Trooper Cadet, Mike attained the highest merit rank in the Department, that of State Trooper Major. He served as a Division Chief over driver’s license and the Alabama Bureau of Investigations. He was appointed Assistant Director in 1999 by Governor Don Siegelman.

Throughout his career in law enforcement Mike has worked extensively with the Alabama legislature. He was assigned as liaison representing the Department of Public Safety with the legislature as well as local, state and federal governmental agencies.

Mike is a graduate of Auburn University of Montgomery where he received a BS and MS in Criminal Justice. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the U.S. Air Force Marksmanship Instructor School, the U.S. Army Military Police School, the U.S. Army Polygraph Examiners School, and numerous law enforcement and management training courses. Mike retired from the Alabama Army National Guard with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3 after serving over twenty-five years in the guard.

Mike has always been an advocate for the mentally and physically challenged persons. He has an adult son that is Downs Syndrome. Mike has served in varying capacities with groups representing the interests of special people in our communities. He currently serves as President of the Montgomery Association of Retarded Citizens (MARC) and treasurer of the Alabama Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC). Being the community oriented person Mike is involved in schools, youth groups and civic leadership organizations.

In 1976 Mike was selected by the Alabama Jaycees as the Outstanding Young Law Enforcement Officer on the local and state level.

Mike is an avid Alabama fan having served as security for the University of Alabama football team that spanned over eighteen years and four head football coaches.

Mikes’ professional expertise and his personal qualities of diplomatic skills, common sense, wisdom, wit and loyalty make him a valuable member of our team.