Jonathan Zitzmann

Public Safety is Jonathan Zitzmann’s calling. He is honored to serve as a Harris County Emergency Services District No. 7 Commissioner.

Jonathan is the Chief Deputy for the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, where he oversees all operations for nearly 750,000 residents. Before his current role with Montgomery County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle, Chief Zitzmann was a Captain at the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office and Assistant Chief at the Madisonville Police Department.

Chief Zitzmann holds a Master of Public Administration from Sam Houston State University, a Master of Science in Applied Criminology from East Texas A&M University and is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command. He also holds many law enforcement awards and certifications and is a Master Peace Officer. He is passionate about teaching future first responders and serves as an adjunct faculty member teaching graduate and undergraduate criminal justice and public administration courses at multiple universities.

Jonathan and his wife, Kayla, are the proud parents of three daughters, members of Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church and committed to serving their community. Joining the HCESD7 board is an important way Jonathan can use his passion for public safety to support the first responders who take care of his family while being a strong advocate for Spring taxpayers.