Gary Sharp Joins National Board as Director of Chapter Engagement
(St. Petersburg, Florida, August 26, 2025) – FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBINCAAA) is pleased to announce that Gary Sharp of Bay Village, Ohio has been elected to the National Board as Director of Chapter Engagement. In this role, he will oversee the Regional Chapter Coordinators and other services to assist affiliate chapter leaders with resources, best practices, and leadership development.
Mr. Sharp graduated from the FBI Cleveland Citizens Academy program in 2022 and immediately joined FBI Cleveland Citizens Academy Alumni Association where he provided support for the chapter’s communications program. Shortly thereafter, he was elected to the Chapter Board as a Director and later as Vice President. Prior to joining the National Board, Mr. Sharp volunteered with the National Chapter Engagement Team as a Regional Chapter Coordinator.
“We are excited to welcome Gary to the National Board,” said Valerie Minner, FBINCAAA President, “and look forward to his leadership in supporting our affiliate chapters.”
Mr. Sharp holds a B.A. in Human Resources from Cleveland State University. Over the course of his career, he has worked in technology sales with a focus on cybersecurity. In addition to his service to the FBI National and Cleveland CAAA programs, he provides volunteer support for other community service organizations and has been an auxiliary officer for the Bay Village Police Department since 2019.
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FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBINCAAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer organization that works in partnership with the FBI to promote public safety and security through community engagement, education, and outreach initiatives. Founded in 2005, the National organization provides training, resources, and governance oversight for 55 local FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association Chapters representing more than 53,000 business, civic, religious, and community leaders across the U.S., Guam, and Puerto Rico.
