Board

​​​The Board establishes the purpose and policy of the organization by defining parameters in which it will operate, providing for attainment of goals, and monitoring the attainment of goals. The Board acts as "one voice" on policy setting and the staff of the Board carries out the implementation of those policies and directions.

Meetings (Information about Board Meetings, Committee meetings, and Advisory Council meetings, including schedules, meeting materials, and agendas).

BOARD MEMBERS

Board members are appointed by the Governor. Open positions on the board are posted by the Secretary of State.

​Kelly McCarthy (2023), Chair, Police Chief kmccarthy@mendotaheightsmn.gov​

Jason Bennett (2023), Police Officer jbennett@mankatomn.gov

Liz Richards (2023​), Public Member, liz.richards@state.mn.us

Luke Hennen (2023), Sheriff, lhennen@co.scott.mn.us

Troy Wolbersen (2023), Sheriff, troyw@co.douglas.mn.us  

Jim Yang (2024), Peace Officer, chou.jim.yang@ci.stpaul.mn.us

Pilar Stier (2024), Peace Officer, pilar.stier@state.mn.us

Tanya Gladney (2024), Higher Education, tgladney@stthomas.edu

Jennifer Foster (2025), Peace Officer, jennifer.foster@brooklynpark.org

Justin Page (2025), Public Member, jmpage@mylegalaid.org​

Justin Terrel​l (2025), Public Member, Justin.Terrell0609@gmail.com​

Nigel Perrote (2025), Public Member, nperrote@mncasa.org

Shelly Schaefer (2025), Higher Education, sschaefer02@hamline.edu​

​Andrew Evans (Ex-Officio), BCA, andrew.evans@state.mn.us​

Shawn Williams (2026), Higher Education, shawn.williams@alextech.edu

Scott Kent (2026) Police Chief, skent@alexandriapolice.com