York Consulting Solutions was founded on a simple yet powerful idea—one sparked during a Sunday morning conversation while volunteering at church. After a 37-year career in law enforcement, Gary York felt called to continue serving in a new capacity: by helping law enforcement agencies grow, adapt, and succeed through strategic consulting.
Gary retired in December 2024 as Police Chief of the Madison Township Police Department in Franklin County, Ohio. His journey began in 1987 with the City of Groveport, where he served as a reserve patrol officer before rising through the ranks to Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and ultimately, Chief of Police. After retiring from Groveport in 2018, he assumed leadership at Madison Township, where he served until his final retirement.
Throughout his career, Gary invested heavily in leadership and professional development. He is a graduate of the Police Executive Leadership College (Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police) and the prestigious Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. He also attended the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA, where he completed advanced coursework through the University of Virginia.
Gary holds an Associate of Science in Law Enforcement Technology and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice from Ohio University, as well as a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University. His academic and field experience uniquely position him to guide law enforcement leaders through challenges related to leadership, staffing, organizational structure, policy review, and community engagement.
Throughout his law enforcement career, Retired Chief Gary York has trained hundreds of officers from across Ohio, serving as an instructor in numerous basic police academies. His areas of instruction have included Investigations, Firearms, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Legal Procedures, Defensive Tactics, Human Relations, Patrol, Civil Disorder Response, Traffic Enforcement, Physical Conditioning, Homeland Security, and Police Administration.
In addition to his academy work, Chief York has served as a guest instructor for the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) and the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police. He has also shared his expertise in the classroom as an adjunct professor, teaching criminal justice courses at two Ohio colleges.
York Consulting Solutions is built on a foundation of faith, integrity, and decades of public service. Gary is committed to equipping agencies with practical solutions that are grounded in real-world experience—not just theory. Whether you're looking to improve operations, train future leaders, or evaluate your department’s structure and strategy, York Consulting Solutions is here to help.