Chief Zuidema began his career at the LPD in 1997 and held a variety of roles throughout the department until he was appointed as Chief in 2018. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Averett University. Chief Zuidema is a Fellow of the inaugural class of the Civil Society Fellowship, A Partnership of ADL and The Aspen Institute, and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. One of the many ways he engages with the local community is by serving on the boards of several local nonprofits and civic organizations.