Michael Bornman is a 36-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), where he served in various leadership roles before being promoted to Captain by Sheriff Lee Baca. He was assigned to lead the newly established Education-Based Incarceration (EBI) Bureau, fulfilling the Sheriff’s vision of providing educational and vocational opportunities to inmates within the Los Angeles County jail system.

Bornman began his career with LASD in 1980 as a Deputy Sheriff, with assignments at Men’s Central Jail and Firestone Station. Rising through the ranks, he served as a Sergeant at Lennox Station, Detective Division, Internal Affairs Bureau, and in the Executive Offices. As a Lieutenant, he was assigned to multiple facilities, including Inmate Reception Center, Pitchess Detention Center, and Altadena Station, before assuming command as Captain.

He holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Woodbury University, a Bachelor’s Degree in English from California State University Northridge, and an Associate’s Degree in Police Science from College of the Canyons. He also completed an Executive Development course at Cornell University. Bornman is also certified in Emergency Operations through training at Texas A&M University.

A lifelong resident of Los Angeles County, Bornman enjoys traveling with his family, golf, writing, studying history, reading, gardening, and chess.