Dianne Bernhard

Executive Director

Responsible for fulfilling the mission, providing leadership, overseeing the functions of the organization, strategizing for future growth, and operating C.O.P.S. 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.

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.

Kim Capps

Financial Specialist

Responsible for the daily financial operations of the organization, from paying bills, creating cost reports, creating bank deposits, reconciliation of accounts and grant reporting.

Laurie Putnam

Chapter & Survivor Support Director

Responsible for providing support to the surviving families and law enforcement agencies who have experienced a line-of-duty death and assists with National Police Week.

Stephani Anderson

National Chapter Liaison

Responsible for working with C.O.P.S.’ Chapters ensuring they maintain compliance, have tools to serve survivors in their area, and are trained to manage their chapter as a business.

Nikki Sparrow

Chapter Specialist

Responsible for assisting the National Chapter Liaison with C.O.P.S. chapters ensuring they comply with all bylaws, Standard Operating Procedures, state and local laws.

Shelley Jones

Survivor Outreach Specialist

Responsible for outreach to agencies on support and education of services and benefits available to their survivors and officers after a line-of-duty death.

Alyssa Starnes

Survivor Specialist

Erin Gisselbeck

Survivor Support Assistant

The Survivor Support Assistant is responsible for assisting the Chapter & Survivor Support Unit with data entry, projects, and mailings.

Receptionist

Ensure smooth operations of functions for the National Office. Responsible for creating a positive first impression by greeting visitors, assessing their needs, and referring them to appropriate staff. Assists the Chapter & Survivor Support Unit with data entry, projects, and mailings.

Sara Slone

Communications 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.

Nicole Dupree

Merchandise Manager

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.

Blake Haynes

Multimedia Manager

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

Tony Williams

Multimedia Specialist

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

Chris Kahmke

Brand Ambassador

The Brand Ambassador seeks and manages merchandise partnerships and promotional agreements with law enforcement organizations and supporting vendors/businesses. Manages the use of the C.O.P.S. trademarked logo on products, signage, and multimedia usage.!

Angel Welch

Merchandise Assistant

Assists Merchandise Manager with inventory management of merchandise.

Michelle Fagerstone

Director of Development

The Director of Development oversees the Development Team and is responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining a comprehensive private and public sector strategic fundraising program that is both cost-effective and time-efficient to enhance the organization’s vision and mission. 

Lauren Crisman

Executive Partner Liaison

The Executive Partner Liaison is responsible for assisting the Development Team by planning specified events, developing, and maintaining a comprehensive donor relationships to enhance the organization’s vision and mission. 

Sam Brauman

Development Specialist

The Development Specialist is 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.

Nicholas Geiger

Development Assistant

The Development Assistant is responsible for assisting the Development Team with organizing and executing fundraising efforts with things like entering donations in the database, processing thank you letters, assisting with donor recognition, nurturing donor relationships, and securing in-kind donations.

Erin Barnett

Services Director

Oversees the Services Department ensuring that the National Police Survivors' Conference, all Hands-On Programs, and Special Events are designed to support the needs of the C.O.P.S. membership across the nation.

Blair Sien

Programs Manager

Manages the implementation and success of Hands-On Programs, National Police Survivors’ Conference and Kids/Teens Program at National Police Week as well as the Special Events.

Collectively works with the Programs Manager on the coordination of the C.O.P.S. Hands-On Programs as well as the National Police Survivors’ Conference and Kids/Teens Program at National Police Week.

Collectively works with the Programs Manager on the coordination of the C.O.P.S. Hands-On Programs as well as the National Police Survivors’ Conference and Kids/Teens Program at National Police Week.

Collectively works with the Programs Manager on the coordination of the C.O.P.S. Hands-On Programs as well as the National Police Survivors’ Conference and Kids/Teens Program at National Police Week.

Kwabena Asante

Training Director

Responsible for the implementation and success of the Traumas of Law Enforcement Trainings, National Conference on Law Enforcement Wellness and Trauma, Critical Incident Stress Management Trainings, Law Enforcement Conferences and requests for trainings.

Lisa Valverde

Training Manager

Emily Debert

Training Coordinator

The Training Coordinator is responsible for collectively working with the Training Director and Training Coordinator 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, C.O.P.S. Critical Incident Stress Management Trainings and outside law enforcement conferences.