
Chet Effler
President
Chet Effler began his law enforcement career with the Marion Police Department in 1996. Chet served as a Magistrate for three years prior to joining the Criminal Investigations Division with the North Carolina Department of Insurance. He has served as a Special Agent, District Commander, and in January 2019 was appointed to the rank of Division Chief. Chet holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Masters in Education Administration, and a Juris Doctorate.
Chet started in the FOP as a Charter Member of Lodge 84 in McDowell County. He has served in multiple local lodge positions including Lodge Secretary, Lodge Trustee, and 2nd Vice President. Chet has served 13 years as State Trustee and was elected to the State Lodge Executive Board as Chairman of Trustees. He is currently in his third term as State Treasurer. Chet is most proud of overseeing financial services that have placed the NCFOP on solid financial ground for years to come.