By Hannah Barber, Special to the NavCo Chronicle
Ron W. McGaha, the Assistant Chief of Police, has been a dedicated member of the Corsicana Police Department since 1980. He is responsible for managing several key divisions, including the Criminal Investigation Division, Records Division, Patrol Division, and Internal Affairs.
His motivation to pursue a career in law enforcement stemmed from his father, Royal McGaha, who served as mayor of Blooming Grove and was responsible for overseeing the local police officers. From a young age, he rode along with Roy McNeal, a Blooming Grove officer, which sparked his interest in policing.
Originally from Fort Worth, McGaha moved to Blooming Grove at the age of one. He graduated from Blooming Grove High School and attended Navarro College in Corsicana, where he earned an associate’s degree with a double major in criminal justice and business.
In 1991, he married his wonderful wife, Sherra, and together they have three children: Amanda, Rebekah, and Ryan. Amanda is a stay-at-home mother and freelance writer living in Maine, Rebekah works as a nurse in Dallas, and Ryan is a firefighter in Killeen. Assistant Chief McGaha is also a proud grandfather of five.
Outside of work, he enjoys woodworking and home improvement projects, skills he learned from his father, including electrical work, carpentry, and plumbing. A fun fact about him is his love for all things related to the Star Trek series.
As he reflects on his career, Assistant Chief McGaha shares, “I still have a few more years of service left. But when my retirement comes, it’s not the badge I’ll miss, but the privilege of serving my community and the bonds I’ve built along the way.”