[1] Steve Oelrich's 14-year command at the Alachua County Sheriff's Office was filled with many accomplishments that brought the agency into the modern world of crime fighting.

Oelrich sought re-election to a second term in 2010, and was challenged by former State Representative Perry McGriff, who had previously run for the seat in 2006, but had lost to Jennings in the Democratic primary.

Oelrich was not alone in challenging Stearns; veterinarian Ted Yoho and Clay County Clerk of Court Jimmy Jett also ran.

His oldest son, Ivan, is a local businessman in Gainesville; his youngest, Kenneth, was a student at Jacksonville University after serving in active duty in Iraq as a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps.

The yearly event is named after Oelrich's son, Nick, an organ and tissue donor, who saved or enhanced the lives of one hundred and eight people.