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About the State Patrol

Chiefs of the State Patrol

The Colonels

Since its inception in 1929, the State Patrol has been led by 18 chiefs.

  • Earle Brown, 1929–1933
  • John Arnoldy, 1933–1938
  • Martin Murray, 1938–1939
  • Eldon Row, 1939–1945
  • Earl E. Larimer, 1945–1954
  • Paul R. Martz, 1954–1960
  • Leo M. Smith, 1960–1966
  • John S. Harbinson, 1966–1973
  • James C. Crawford, 1973–1979
  • D. Roger Ledding, 1979–1989
  • Kevin L. Kittridge, 1989–1991
  • Anthony Kozojed, 1991–1993
  • Mike P. Chabries, 1993–1997
  • Anne L. Beers, 1997–2005​
  • Mark Dunaski, 2005–2011
  • Kevin Daly, 2011-2015
  • Matt Langer, 2015-2024
  • Christina Bogojevic, as of May 2024