On Aug. 22 the Lewisburg Detachment of the West Virginia State Police saw two promotions.
Sergeant N.J. Hersman, who had been serving as the Lewisburg Detachment Commander, was promoted to the rank of First Sergeant and the position of Lewisburg District Commander. Hersman will now oversee the WVSP district that comprises Greenbrier, Monroe and Summers counties.
Sergeant J.C. Mann, who had been serving in Raleigh County as the Beckley Assistant Detachment Commander, was promoted to the position of Lewisburg Detachment Commander, where he will oversee operations of the Lewisburg Detachment of the WVSP.
During his 22 years as a trooper, Hersman has spent time as a K-9 Officer, SRT member, Investigator and Drug Task Force Coordinator. Hersman said he is very excited for the opportunity to serve as District Commander.
“I’ve spent most of my career working in this area and the people and communities here mean a great deal to me. I want to build on the good work already being done by our troopers. I want to be visible in our communities, proactive in addressing crime and traffic safety, and to continue to work closely with our sheriff’s departments, municipal police departments and other law enforcement partners,” said Hersman.
Hersman said he wanted people to know the WVSP is here for them and encourages the public to contact them anytime they need assistance or when they have concerns or information they believe the police need to know. Hersman added, “My goal is pretty simple – take care of our people, hold ourselves to a high standard, and provide the kind of service the citizens of our communities expect and deserve.”
Mann, who has nearly 15 years with the WVSP, began his career as a trooper in 2012 at the Welch Detachment in McDowell County. He later transferred to the Lewisburg Detachment serving as a trooper before being promoted to Sergeant/Assistant Detachment Commander at the Beckley Detachment.
Mann, a Mercer County native, has called Greenbrier County home for the past decade and says he is fully invested in Greenbrier County:
“My family and I are here and part of this community, we’ve developed many friends and acquaintances throughout the community. I want to do my part to help this community, build relationships, and be trusted and counted on to help with their problems.”
