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
Troy Wolbersen (2023), Sheriff, troyw@co.douglas.mn.us
Luke Hennen (2023), Sheriff, lhennen@co.scott.mn.us
Pilar Stier (2024), Peace Officer, pilar.stier@state.mn.us
Tanya Gladney (2024), Higher Education, tgladney@stthomas.edu
Jim Yang (2024), Peace Officer, chou.jim.yang@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Shelly Schaefer (2025), Higher Education, sschaefer02@hamline.edu
Justin Page (2025), Public Member, jmpage@mylegalaid.org
Jennifer Foster (2025), Peace Officer, jennifer.foster@brooklynpark.org
Justin Terrell (2025), Public Member, Justin.Terrell0609@gmail.com
Liz Richards (2023), Public Member, liz.richards@state.mn.us
Nigel Perrote (2025), Public Member, nperrote@mncasa.org
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
