Rev. Richard Baukema, Sr., currently instructs Death Notification for the Staff and Command Program. His degrees include an A.B.-Economics [1971] from Calvin College, and a M. Div-Western Theological Seminary [1988]. He is also the Chaplain for the City of Kentwood Fire Department, Chaplain for the Michigan Fire Chiefs Association, and an active member in the Western Michigan Critical Incident Team.
Gerald (Jerry) Beers holds a M.A. degree in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University and an B.A. degree from George Williams’ College-Chicago.
Beers is President of Quick Start Computing, Inc. He has been involved in the computer training field for more than 20 years. He has consulted with a number of businesses such as Ford UAW, General Motors, Pepsi Cola, Kelsey Hayes, TRW, and Valsic Foods. He has provided training/consulting to both Eastern Michigan University and the University of Michigan.
He and his staff provide computer training in MS Word XP, MS Access XP, MS PowerPoint XP, Visio, and Introduction to the Internet for the Schools of Police/Fire Staff and Command.
William “Bill” Dangler holds an Associate Degree in Fire Protection Technology, a B.A. in Public Safety Administration and an M.A. in Emergency Management.
He began his career as a firefighter in 1966 in Ypsilanti, Michigan and was promoted through the ranks becoming Fire Chief in 1988; he retired in 1992. Since his retirement from the fire service Dangler has worked for Eastern Michigan University where he was the former Associate Director of the School of Fire Staff and Command.
He currently teaches Incident Command in both the Police and Fire programs. He has an extensive background in Incident/Unified Command and Terrorism training. He is an adjunct faculty member for Michigan State University, National Fire Academy, Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council, Michigan State Police, and Hazardous Materials Training Center.
Dangler is a certified emergency medical technician, arson investigator, hazardous materials technician, Terrorism-EMS command specialist and a Michigan Professional Emergency Manager. In 1987, he was awarded Michigan Fire Service of the Year Award.
Martin DeLoach has more than 20 years of local government experience. He currently is the Fire Chief of the Brighton Area Fire Department. Before arriving in 2005 to become the Brighton Area Fire Chief, he began his firefighting career with the Allen Park Fire Department beginning in 1984 and rising through the ranks to become Chief.
He has a B.S. from Madonna University (1996), a M.L.S. from Eastern Michigan University (2004) and two Associates Degrees from Henry Ford Community College. He also is currently enrolled in the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program, as well as, being a graduate of the School of Fire Staff and Command ([2000) Eastern Michigan University.
He teaches ISO, IAFC Accreditation, Fire Prevention & Code Enforcement, Performance Appraisal, and Selection /Promotion Technical Aspects in the Fire Staff and Command Program.
Richard Fenton began his law enforcement career in 1985 for the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department. From 1985-1989 he was Chief of Detectives, for the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department. In 1990 he became Chief of Police for the Airport Authority, Detroit Metropolitan Airport Authority, 1997 he became a Commander in the Wayne County’s Sheriff’s Department. He is the Vice President for Corporate Security, Olympia Entertainment.
He has developed curriculum, taught classes in criminal investigation, executive protection, financial and corporate fraud, and administered the Jailer’s Training Program. He has been involved as an instructor with the School of Police Staff and Command since 1985 teaching budgeting, planning and project management, decision analysis.
He holds a B.S. degree in Police Administration from Wayne State University-Detroit, MI, and an M.A. in Counseling from Eastern Michigan University (1987), and is a graduate of the Northwestern University Traffic Institute-School of Police Staff and Command (1994), and the FBI National Academy, Quantico, VA.
Thomas Keilman is currently a Sergeant with the West Bloomfield Police Department where he commands the “Prevention Services Bureau” and is a field-training program commander. Tom has written numerous articles on “personal safety” for area newspapers and hosts a Cable TV Program “West Bloomfield 911.”
He graduated from Crown College (Minnesota), is a SPSC Staff and Command graduate, has advanced classes from CPTED (Univ. of Louisville), and attended the Northwestern University Police Training Academy. He is an ordained minister and currently serves as a Pastor in Allen Park Michigan.
He also instructs death notification for the Staff and Command program.
Cheryl is the Executive Director, Workforce/Resource Development, Oakland Community College-Auburn Hills, Michigan. She is responsible for fundraising, grants, alumni, lobbying and training activities at Oakland Community College.
Since 1988 she has been involved with the School of Police/Fire Staff and Command programs where she instructs on “Grant Writing.” Cheryl holds a B.A.-Political Science from Oakland University, and an M.A. of Public Administration from Pennsylvania State University.
Dr. Liepa has a Ph.D. from Iowa State University (1976), and an M.A. from Drake University (1971), and a B.A. from Drake University (1968). He is a Professor in the School of Health Sciences at Eastern Michigan University.
Additionally, Dr. Liepa instructs at The Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas, wellness issues, as well as for the Fire and Police Staff and Command programs at Eastern Michigan University. Dr. Liepa is a published author, invited speaker/presenter and has received several grants in the nutrition area.
William “Bill Lilienthal’s experience spans more than 29 years in law enforcement, culminating with his retirement in 2005 as Chief of the Wyandotte Police Department (Michigan).
He holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University and a Master’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Technology from Eastern Michigan University. He is also a graduate of the Northwestern University Traffic Institute.
He teaches Management Principles and Organizational Behavior. His background includes extensive training in investigations, emergency management, and critical incidents. He also has been an instructor for the Wayne County Regional Police Academy.
Darci McConnell, president and CEO of McConnell Communications, Inc., is an established communicator with 17 years of experience in the journalism and public relations fields. Her company, established in 2004, has provided media relations and consulting services to a diverse group of clients, including Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm, Casio Magnate Don H. Barden, and the Health Alliance Plan of Michigan.
A former journalist, McConnell’s 14-year reporting background includes work with the Lansing State Journal, The Detroit News, Washington Bureau, USA Today, The Detroit Free Press and The Grand Rapids Press.
McConnell holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Communication from the University of Michigan and recently served as an adjunct professor of journalism at Wayne State University’s School of Communication and Fine Arts. McConnell sits on the board of the Detroit Community Initiative, is a member of the Public Relations Society of America and is past president of the Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists. Her office is located at 400 Monroe, Suite 610 in the heart of Greektown in Downtown Detroit.
Sally McCracken, Professor in Communication and Theatre Arts, Eastern Michigan University, has been with EMU since 1968. She received her Ph.D. from Wayne State University (1968), M.A., Bowling State University (1965), and a B.A., Mukingum College [1964].
Dr. McCracken’s areas of expertise are interpersonal and organizational communication, labor relations management, and negotiation strategies. She is highly sought after as a presenter/consultant.
She is most often voted as one of the favorite instructors in both the School of Police and School of Fire Staff and Command.
Brian Miller is a graduate of the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command ([1992); he is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Science degree at Eastern Michigan University in Emergency Management. Brian also is an adjunct lecturer for the Washtenaw Community College Police Academy, Michigan State University, Ferris State University, Basic Detective School - Detroit Police Department.
He began his law enforcement career with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department where he was manager of the Criminal Investigations Unit as well as serving as the PIO Officer.
Dennis Potter is a licensed social worker who has extensive experience in the field of mental health and substance abuse programs. He helped to form one of the first community based Crisis Response Teams in the country. He is recognized as a Fellow by the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress.
He has presented at many local, state, regional, national, and international conferences. He is an approved Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) instructor. He has written numerous articles on working with Critical Incident Stress, co-authored the model “Post Action Staff Support,” which is in the ICISF Advanced Training Workbook, and co-author of Practical Concepts and Training Exercises for Crisis Intervention Teams.”
Donald Pussehl has more than twenty-four years in the law enforcement field. He currently serves as the Chief of Police for Saginaw Township, Saginaw, Michigan. He holds an M.A. in Criminal Justice/Political Science from Saginaw Valley State University (990), B.A. Degree from Saginaw Valley State University (1985), and an Associate Degree from Delta College (1982).
He has taught Managing the Problem Employee for the School of Police Staff and Command and is an adjunct professor at Saginaw State University and Delta College.
In his capacity as Chief he serves on the city-wide community policy program, meets monthly with the District Police Advisory Board, and remains involved in the Citizen Police Academy.
Bill Richards has served since 1997 as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Farmington, Michigan. He has more than 22 years of professional experience both in the private and public sectors.
He holds an M.A. in Communications (1987) and a B.S. in Public Law and Government (1984) both from Eastern Michigan University. He has served with the Michigan Municipal League (MML) since 1989 as an interviewer, coordinator and assessment center participant. In 2002 he joined the Michigan Municipal League in their Consulting Services division and performs executive recruitment and selections for municipalities throughout Michigan.
Since 1991,he has been an adjunct faculty member in the Political Science Department, Eastern Michigan University teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He teaches planning and project management in the Fire Staff and Command Program.
John R. Santomauro has been in law enforcement for 35 years. He currently is the Executive Director for Public Safety and Operations in Canton, Michigan. John holds a B.A. from Madonna College and a M.L.S. (MA) in Liberal Studies from Eastern Michigan University. He also is a graduate of the 164th session of the FBI National Academy. He served in the Marine Corps rising to the rank of Sgt., as well as, receiving the Navy Commendation with Combat “V”, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star and the Purple Heart
Executive Director Santomauro continues to stay actively involved in teaching in the School of Police Staff and Command Organizational development and leadership.
Ron Savage anchors the FOX 2 News out of Detroit, Michigan. He also co-produces the Fox 2’s Michigan’s Most Wanted. He began his broadcasting career in 1976.
When not anchoring the evening news, he can often be found at the Brighton Area Fire Department where he currently serves as a Firefighter/EMT. He also played semi-pro football with the Memphis Showboats, North Carolina Cardinals, and the Lansing Capitals.
He currently instructs on Public Speaking [Media/Press Releases].
Milton Scales began his law enforcement career in 1977 for the Detroit Police Department; in 1980 he was hired by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources as a conservation officer and rose through the ranks to lieutenant, specializing in environmental enforcement. Currently he is the Chief of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Office of Criminal Investigations, a position he has held since 1996.
He has a Master of Science in Administration ([2002), B.S. in Community Development from Central Michigan University([1998). He was awarded successful completion of a Fellowship in the “Michigan Political Leadership Program” in 2006 from Michigan State University.
He is currently teaching Multi-Cultural Law Enforcement and sits on numerous boards of directors, including the School of Police Staff and Command which he Chairs.
Allen Smolen has more than twenty-eight (28) years of experience primarily in leading, managing, and instructing emergency personnel for the challenge’s of today’s emergency services.
He has an A.A.S. from Lansing Community College, is a graduate of the School of Fire Staff and Command, Eastern Michigan University (2002), where he also served as the Class President.
In 2006 he began his career with the Municipal Risk Management Authority where he is currently a Risk Consultant. Prior to that he served as the Fire Chief (Deputy Director of Public Safety) for Van Buren Township (1991-2006). He has extensive training in and is a certified Fire Officer Instructor,
Adjunct Professor at Oakland Community College and Henry Ford Community College. He currently instructs risk management.
Keith Stanger has a B.A. from Harpur College (1968), a M.A. in Psychology (1972) from Ohio State University, and a M.S. in Librarianship (1974) from the University of Illinois, Urbana. He has been with Eastern Michigan University since 1974 and his current position is Public Services Librarian.
As a public services librarian, his duties include reference services, library instruction for freshman to graduate level students. He maintains the library web-site, supports the “TurnItIn “plagiarism detection service, and serves as a liaison to the Psychology Department.
He provides the students in our Schools of Police/Fire Staff and Command research techniques utilizing the electronic library. He makes himself available to help students at anytime.
Ira Todd has more than 20 years of experience in the law enforcement field. He is currently assigned to the Detroit Police Department on the Violent Crimes Task Force.
Ira Todd holds a B.A.-Criminal Justice, Concordia College (2002) and a M.L.S.-Interdisciplinary Technology, EMU (2003), and is a graduate of the School of Police Staff and Command-EMU.
Martin Trombley has been in law enforcement since 1961, starting as a patrolman. He worked his way up through the ranks to Director of Public Safety for the city of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Upon retiring, Martin has remained active in his teaching endeavors not only for Eastern Michigan Universities School of Police Staff and Command but also for Mid Michigan Community College where he was Dean.
Martin holds a M.P.A. from Central Michigan University (1983) and a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice from Ferris State College (1974), is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Northwestern Traffic Institute, National Institute for Corrections a Federal Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. He has served on numerous advisory boards and continues to remain involved in the educational training for law enforcement.
Laurie Walker has taught English literature, writing, reading, art, and college success since 1982 for the Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor Public Schools, The University of Michigan, and Eastern Michigan University. She is currently teaching literature, writing, and freshmen seminar courses at EMU. She is co-author of Right from the Start: Taking Charge of Your College Success. She also recently wrote the collaborative- learning and peer- editing strand of The Bedford Guide for College Writers, 6/e. Laurie has extensive freelance editing and graphic art experience.
Walker holds an A.B.D. from the University of Michigan Ph.D. Program: English and Education 1987-1997, M.A.-Eastern Michigan University 1986, and B.S.-Eastern Michigan University, 1982, magna cum laude.
She is currently teaching Business Writing in the Fire Staff and Command program.
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