My name is Timothy Hardy, and I reside in Windsor, North Carolina, located in Bertie County. I am a proud graduate of Ahoskie High School, Class of 1982. I began my higher education journey studying computer science at Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia, before transferring to Elizabeth City State University. While at ECSU, I joined the Army ROTC program and, in the summer of 1986, earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. That same summer, I was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve.
After graduation, I returned to Bertie County and began working as a computer operator at Perdue Farms in Lewiston. I later transitioned from the Army Reserve to the North Carolina Army National Guard in Ahoskie, where I served as a First Lieutenant overseeing battalion maintenance.
In 1990, I left Perdue Farms to pursue a career in law enforcement, becoming a North Carolina Wildlife Officer—commonly known as a Game Warden. Over the years, I rose through the ranks, serving as Sergeant, Lieutenant, and ultimately District Captain. As a person of color, I was honored to be the first to attain the rank of District Captain, where I was responsible for supervising 13 counties.
Upon completing my military service, I received an honorable discharge. After a distinguished 30-year career with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, I retired in 2017.
In 2018, I began a second career in law enforcement with the Bertie County Sheriff's Office. After seven years of dedicated service, I was promoted to Chief Deputy in December 2022. I have now made the decision to retire in 2025, closing the chapter on a fulfilling and impactful career in public service.