October 29, 2026
FWPPD Chief of Police Candidate Meet & Greet on November 2
Join the Town of Winter Park and the Fraser Winter Park Police Department (FWPPD) for a Meet & Greet event on November 2, from 4 – 6 P.M. at the Town of Winter Park Town Hall (50 Vasquez Road) to speak with the three finalists for the Chief of Police. The Meet & Greet will provide the public, elected officials, and community members the opportunity to speak with each finalist, learn more about their experiences, ask questions, and provide feedback on comment cards.
The three candidates being considered for the role are:
Angel Lemmonds
Angel Lemmonds currently serves as the Assistant Chief of Police for the University of Texas San Antonio.
Jim Lewis
Jim Lewis currently serves as the Chief of Police with the Watauga Texas Police Department.
Donnie Ransom
Donnie Ransom has been serving as the Interim Police Chief for the Fraser Winter Park Police Department since June of 2026. Prior to serving as Interim Police Chief, Donnie served as Commander with the Fraser Winter Park Police Department.
The Town utilized Strategic Government Resources (SGR) to head the recruitment and received 54 applications from across the United States for the role of Chief of Police, including 22 applicants from Colorado, 7 from Texas, 3 from Illinois and New Mexico, and 19 applications from 15 additional states. 15 candidates were interviewed as semi-finalists. The three finalists were chosen based on their professional experiences and initial interviews with the recruiter, which were reviewed by Town leadership. In addition to the Meet & Greet, finalists will be interviewed by Winter Park leadership, staff, government partners, and other regional response leadership.
A final decision on who has been selected for the position is expected to be made by mid-November.
The November 2 Meet & Greet will be an open house to meet the candidates. All community members are invited to stop by Town Hall Council Chambers anytime between 4 – 6 P.M. to talk with the candidates and provide feedback.
