C.O.P.S. NATIONAL STAFF


DIANNE BERNHARD

Executive Director

Surviving Co-Worker of Columbia (MO) Police Department

Officer Molly S. Thomas-Bowden, EOW 2/10/2005

The Executive Director is responsible for fulfilling the mission, providing leadership, overseeing the functions of the organization, strategizing for future growth, and operating Concerns of Police Survivor under the direction of the National Board.


BARBIE SQUIRES

Deputy Director

Work with Executive Director to make management decisions, advise directors on improving current processes,  and oversees daily operations at the National Office.

Administrative


AMY HADFIELD

Administrative Director

Oversees day-to-day operations of the building and administers human resources and financial systems for the organization.


ROBBY ROBINSON

IT Specialist

Responsible for system and network administration, all in-house computer software and hardware systems, including upgrades, general maintenance, problem solving and trouble shooting.


TAMMY RAY

Financial/HR Specialist

Responsible for financial systems and human resources for the organization.


DAVE HEIMERL

Maintenance

Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the national office. 

Chapter & Survivor Support


LAURIE PUTNAM

Chapter & Survivor Support Director

Leads the Chapter & Survivor Support Team at C.O.P.S., by offering survivor support, chapter support, outreach to law enforcement agencies affected by a line-of-duty death, and oversees the registration and hotels for National Police Week. 


AMY MORGAN

Chapter Success Coach

Develop and implement training programs for chapter members and chapter boards to enhance governance, compliance, leadership and operational effectiveness. 


FELICIA ROSA

Chapter Specialist

Responsible for collecting Chapter quarterly and annual reports, serves as the first point of contact with each Chapter, and works with each Chapter to ensure they are operating successfully. 


ALYSSA STARNES

Survivor Support Manager

Leads the outreach team to surviving families and law enforcement agencies, ensuring access to support services and educational resources following a line-of-duty death. Provides guidance on applying for Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) Program. 


PARI MOODY

Survivor Support Coordinator

Responsible for the C.O.P.S. Scholarship and C.O.P.S. Kids Counseling applications, NPW registration, outreach to surviving families and law enforcement agencies offering support. 


ERIN GISSELBECK

Survivor Support Assistant

Responsible for assisting the Chapter & Survivor Support Unit with data entry, projects, and mailings.


PAULA SMITH

Receptionist

Responsible for answering and directing incoming calls, sending the monthly anniversary cards, ordering office supplies and data entry. 

Outreach


SARA SLONE

Outreach Director

Responsible for maintaining a consistent message that promotes the C.O.P.S. mission to survivors, the law enforcement community, supporters, and the general public. Acts as point of contact for media contacts.


BLAKE HAYNES

Communications Manager

Responsible for output of multimedia material via videography, photography, graphic design, website, merchandise and social media.


NICOLE DUPREE

Merchandise Specialist

Responsible for designing, ordering and maintaining inventory of merchandise items that promote the C.O.P.S. mission at in-person events and via the COPS SHOP online store.


CLINT SCHAFFNIT

Multimedia Specialist

Responsible for output of multimedia material via videography, photography, website design, and app creation.


NICHOLAS GEIGER

Development Specialist

Responsible for assisting the Development Team with organizing and executing fundraising efforts with things like writing campaigns, nurturing donor relationships, securing in-kind donations, and helping provide donors with recognition.


REAGAN DAME

Development Assistant

Responsible for assisting the Development Team with data entry, securing in-kind donations, planning special events, and donor outreach/connections.

Services


ERIN BARNETT

Services Director

Oversees the Services Department ensuring that the Survivor Weekends and Camps, the National Police Survivors' Conference at National Police Week, and the Surviving to Thriving Conference are designed to support the needs of the C.O.P.S. membership across the nation.


BLAIR SIEN

Programs Manager

Manages the organization and success of the Survivor Weekends and Camps, Kids/Teens Program and Day Care Programs at National Police Week, and the Surviving to Thriving Conference.


MADI CUSTER

Programs Coordinator

Collectively works with the Programs Manager on the coordination of the Survivor Weekends and Camps as well as the Kids/Teens and Day Care Programs at National Police Week.


BRI LIZOTTE

Programs Assistant

Collectively works with the Programs Manager on the coordination of the Survivor Weekends and Camps as well as the Kids/Teens and Day Care Programs at National Police Week.


CORIN BENNETT

Programs Assistant

Collectively works with the Programs Manager on the coordination of the Survivor Weekends and Camps as well as the Kids/Teens and Day Care Programs at National Police Week.

Training


BOB CURRIER

Training Director

Oversees the planning and delivery of training supporting the needs of law enforcement agencies across the nation and the needs of the membership of C.O.P.S. The training includes Traumas of Law Enforcement training, the C.O.P.S. National Conference on Law Enforcement Wellness and Trauma, in person and virtual training sessions for law enforcement, survivors and C.O.P.S. Chapters, and training presented by C.O.P.S. at outside law enforcement conferences. 


HALEY OWENS

Training Specialist

Responsible for overseeing the execution and success of the C.O.P.S. Traumas of Law Enforcement Training, C.O.P.S. National Conference on Law Enforcement Wellness and Trauma, C.O.P.S. Critical Incident Stress Management Training and outside law enforcement conferences.


MELISSA SHEA

Training Assistant

Responsible for collectively working with the Training Specialist and Training Director on the coordination and execution of the C.O.P.S. Traumas of Law Enforcement Trainings, C.O.P.S. National Conference on Law Enforcement Wellness and Trauma, and any additional trainings the department is preparing.

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