Marshall Hopper has worked in the probation field for over 33 years, 27 of those years in Placer County. During his career in Placer County, he worked his way through the ranks, from a Deputy Probation Officer to Chief. He has served as the Placer County Chief Probation Officer for the last 13 years. Marshall is committed to making a difference in the community, the lives of individuals under probation supervision and the staff within his organization. Marshall believes that a balanced supervision approach is the key to success and provides the best opportunity for positive change. Marshall is a long-time Placer County resident and holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in executive public administration.