Meet Matt Treichler

Candidate for Wright County Sheriff

Matt Treichler was born and raised in rural Brainerd, Minnesota, and graduated from Brainerd High School in 1996. He attended Central Lakes College in Brainerd, where he earned his associate’s degree before transferring to St. Cloud State University to complete his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. While in college, Matt interned and worked as a Community Service Officer for the St. Cloud Police Department. He finished his law enforcement education at Alexandria Community and Technical College in the summer of 2000.

In 1998, Matt married his high school sweetheart, Christine. They moved to Annandale when Matt began his career with the Wright County Sheriff’s Office in January 2001. Matt and Christine raised two wonderful children in Annandale, Caleb and Alison. Caleb followed in his dad’s footsteps and became a peace officer, while Alison is attending college, majoring in Art Education.

In his spare time, Matt enjoys music, hiking, hunting in the fall, cheering on the Vikings, and training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He also volunteers at his church as part of the worship team.

 

 

“My dad has a servant’s heart.” – Daughter Alison

 

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Education

• Central Lakes College, A.A. Degree, September 1996 – May 1998
• St. Cloud State University, Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice, August 1998 – December 2000
• Alexandria Technical and Community College, Certificate for Minnesota P.O.S.T. Skills, May 2000 – July 2000

Work Experience

•       Community Serivce Officer
•       Patrol Deputy
•       Major Crimes Investigations Unit member
•       Narcotics Investigator
•       Field Training Officer
•       Use of Force Instructor
•       Emergency Response Team member and Team Leader
•       Emergency Response Team Tactical Commander
•       Special Investigations Unit Sergeant
•       Operations Lieutenant
•       Chief Deputy

Personal Involvement

• Active member of Lake Union Covenant Church
• Supporter of Rivers of Hope – domestic violence advocacy center 
• Member of the Minnesota Police and Peace Officer Association 

 

Community Involvement

• Community Education Volunteer
• Served on Church Council
• Previous Church Council President 
• Board member on the MEADA Coalition (Mentorship, Education and Drug Awareness) 

 

Other Experience

• Kickboxing and Japanese Jiujitsu Instructor
• 3^rd degree purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Teaching jiu-jitsu to local first responders since 2019