Hello, I am Mindy Bayreuther, Chief of the Buford City Schools Police Department. I am a mother to a wonderful daughter, Shea. I am a wife to Danny Bayreuther and we just celebrated our 29 year anniversary. I am a Christian and a member of the 12 Stone – Buford campus. For hobbies, I enjoy playing tennis, pickleball, traveling, bike riding, mountain life & lake life, but most important is spending quality time with friends and family. I am a dog lover and currently have two yellow labs at home. My family loves the Buford school system, the Buford community and the traditions Buford continues to this day! Our daughter has excelled in college both academically and athletically due to the lessons learned in the BCSS from her teachers and coaches.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My daughter is Shea Bayreuther and is 22 years old. She is at UGA earning her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. My husband is Danny Bayreuther and he is also in Law Enforcement.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have served in Law Enforcement for almost 35 years. I retired in March of 2018 after serving 30 years at the Gwinnett County Police Department. I rose to the rank of Assistant Chief before retiring. I began my career with Buford City Schools in January of 2019. I was hired to implement the School Resource Officer program for the BCSSS when the new High School was opening on Buford Highway. I previously worked security for Buford football games for many years prior to my retirement from Gwinnett County Police. I love the people I get to work with each day, serving and protecting the community and students. My SRO team and I have a passion for providing a safe and secure environment for all to enjoy.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Rico’s, Bare Bones and The Baking Grounds
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
14 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Dexter Wood
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Bora Bora – because it looks like paradise
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Movie: Courageous TV: Shark Tank
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Do onto others as you would want done to you. Always be kind. Do the right thing when no one is watching!
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Going to the US Open in New York
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Journey
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Tannery Row
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson hands down! I would love to meet him because I appreciate how he treats people and that he has such a success story. We would eat at Rico’s
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The annual homecoming parade down Sawnee Ave and Main Street
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Hopefully healthy, retired, and playing a lot of pickleball and possibly living on the lake.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I was a former competitive body builder for 5 years
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Santorini, Greece
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
October, Christmas, October 2nd, because my daughter was born on that day
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Rico’s food
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My God, I try to live and be the best person to serve HIM
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Fresh mountain air
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Our Happy Place