Craig Webre, a lifelong resident of Lafourche Parish, was reared in the Sixth Ward community of Kraemer near Bayou Rond Pom Pon.

After graduating from Thibodaux High School in 1979, Craig entered Nicholls State University where he studied criminal justice and received an Associate's Degree in 1981. During this time, he began his law enforcement career by becoming a police officer for the City of Thibodaux.

From the Thibodaux Police Department, Craig joined the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office and then went to work for the Louisiana State Police. He worked as a State Trooper for more than nine years before running for Sheriff in 1991. During that time Craig continued to pursue his education and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Loyola University.

In 1988, Craig was awarded an academic scholarship to Loyola Law School. While a senior in law school, Craig offered himself as a candidate for Sheriff of Lafourche Parish and defeated a 16-year incumbent. In May of 1992, Craig graduated from law school. Two months later he was sworn in as Sheriff and shortly thereafter, successfully completed the Louisiana State Bar Exam.

In 1995, Craig was re-elected to his second term as Sheriff. Craig also serves as an adjunct professor for both Nicholls State University and Loyola University's Master in Criminal Justice Program.

In 1999, Craig won a landslide third term victory. This was followed by a fourth term victory in 2003. Under his leadership, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office has become one of only four sheriff's offices in Louisiana to achieve National Accreditation.

In 2007, Craig took his position as President of the National Sheriffs' Association.