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.
Rebecca Swanson (2022), Higher Education, beckys@alextech.edu
Sara Rice (2022), Chief of Police, sara.rice@mltpd.com
Kelly McCarthy (2023), Chair, Police Chief kellymccarth@gmail.com
Jason Bennett (2023), Police Officer jbennett@mankatomn.gov
Troy Wolbersen (2023), Sheriff, troyw@co.douglas.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
Jay DeCoux (2025), Elected Official, jay.a.decoux@gmail.com
Jennifer Foster (2025), Peace Officer, jennifer.foster@brooklynpark.org
Justin Terrell (2025), Public Member, Justin.Terrell0609@gmail.com
Liz Richards (2025), Public Member, lrichards@vfmn.org
Nigel Perrote (2025), Public Member, nperrote@mncasa.org
Andrew Evans (Ex-Officio), BCA, andrew.evans@state.mn.us
Vacant, Sheriff
