Smyth County Sheriff's Office

Chief Deputy

Major Kenny Lewis is the assistant to the Sheriff and reports directly to him. He is responsible for assisting in the planning and directing of activities of the Sheriff’s Office.  In the Sheriff’s absence, he is the acting Sheriff and assumes operational responsibility for the office.  Some of his duties include employee training, developing operational and administrative procedures, resolving personnel issues, managing and preparing office budgets, and analyzing new laws, methods and technological advances to improve efficiency.  Major Lewis has been employed by the Sheriff's Office for 38 years and has served as Chief Deputy for 22 years.

Kenny Lewis, Chief Deputy
Phone: (276)783-4056 ext. 657
Fax: (276)782-4058
Email: kmlewis@smythcounty.org