Carl meets with members individually for personalized retirement appointments as well as in a group setting with group appointments, private presentations, and webinars. Carl’s main goal is to assist members in understanding the benefits available to them so they can feel secure in their eventual retirement.

Chris Davis was sworn in as the Chief of the Green Bay Police Department on September 16, 2021. Chief Davis began his policing career at the Arizona State University Police Department in 1994. In 1998, he joined the Portland, Oregon Police Bureau, where he served in a variety of roles including the Assistant Chief of Services, Assistant Chief of Operations, and Deputy Chief of Police. Chief Davis has a bachelor’s degree in justice studies and a master’s degree in public safety leadership and administration from Arizona State University. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Major Cities Chiefs Association’s Police Executive Leadership Institute.

David Jones is a retired Special Agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI). During his career he conducted hundreds of criminal investigations, counterintelligence, and anti-terrorism operations across the globe. His last assignment was the Superintendent of the United States Air Force Special Investigations Academy, Detachment 1. Since his retirement from the Air Force, he has served as a University Program Chair for Criminal Justice, a fiction novelist, and the Chief of Police for the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. He holds a master’s degree from the American Military University and was the Magnas award winner at the National Command and Staff College. David was hand selected to brief a United States Congressional panel regarding the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on law enforcement personnel.

Holly Nilles has been the Business Office Manager and Administrative Assistant at the City of Verona, WI Police Department since August of 2010. She loves to serve, whether it be for members of her department or for the community. Outside VPD, Holly is a Revelation Wellness Certified Group Fitness Instructor and NGA (National Gym Association) Certified Personal Trainer, and she uses those certifications by offering free fitness classes to anyone in or near her community, as well as online. She has been active as a fitness instructor for the past 17 years, but since 2016 she has taught fitness solely on a volunteer basis through her fitness ministry, Forward Fit. Holly loves pouring into others and teaches her classes with an emphasis on training the heart and allowing the body to follow.

Jeremiah has been in law enforcement since 2007, first as a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper assigned in Winnebago County until 2011 when he joined DCI working in the narcotics bureau. From 2011 through 2022, Jeremiah worked as a Special Agent assigned to DCI’s Appleton Field Office Narcotics Bureau where he enjoyed working complex narcotics cases throughout northeast Wisconsin. In addition, Jeremiah was also assigned as a Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force Officer from 2018 until his promotion to Special Agent in Charge in 2022. Currently, he is the Project Director for the Lake Winnebago Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group – Drug Unit (LWAM) which is a multi-jurisdictional drug task force comprised of investigators from 15 law enforcement agencies throughout Winnebago, Outagamie, Fond du Lac, and Calumet Counties.

Detective Megna has worked at the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office for 15 years. He has been a part of the Detective Division for 4 years and has worked primarily on Internet Crimes Against Children cases. He is now a member of the newly formed Special Victims Unit which deals primarily with at risk victims in Winnebago County and throughout the State of Wisconsin. In this role, he has been specially trained to respond to crimes against children, high technology crime, human trafficking cases as well as high level frauds.

Jordyn is a trauma therapist that owns her own private practice called Rebellious Wellness. Jordyn works with multiple law enforcement agencies, first responders, military, and veterans to provide mental wellness services tailored to the profession. Jordyn established Rebellious Wellness under the idea that facing your struggles head on takes guts, helping people rebel against the internal and external factors is crucial in maintaining a life of post-traumatic purpose. Jordyn has been awarded The Chief’s Commendation Award from the Neenah Police Department for building mental wellness services and bridging mental health stigma as well as The Citizen’s Service Medal for her passion and commitment to the Green Bay Police Department.

Lt. Kathryn Voelker recently retired from the City of Neenah Police Department after a 25 year career. She started in 1999 as a patrol officer, was promoted to Patrol Sergeant in 2005 and Patrol Lieutenant in 2007. She spent the first 21 years on night shift before finishing her career on days. She was a SWAT operator for five years early in her career and in 2012 became a Negotiator and became team leader in 2014. Throughout her career she was the Peer Support Coordinator, Assistant Accreditation Manager, Domestic Abuse Liaison, a member of the Child Abduction Response Team(CART) and a Peer Debriefer for critical incidents. She also was on the Wellness Committee which recently implemented mental health check in for employees.

Kyle is a Shareholder in the Labor and Employment Law Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. He advises both public & private sector employers with employment- and labor-related issues including regulatory compliance, antidiscrimination practices, contractual and workplace policy matters, and personnel management. He handles numerous aspects of labor-management relations from advising clients during union organizing campaigns to serving as chief negotiator during collective bargaining negotiations. He also advises clients regarding complex internal investigations and effectively resolving personnel disputes. Kyle also assists clients with crisis communications and effectively handling crisis situations, and he regularly advises clients regarding Wisconsin’s Public Records Law and Open Meetings Law.

Detective Schroeder has worked at the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office for 20 years. He has been a part of the Detective Division for approximately 10 years. Det. Schroeder has a wealth of knowledge in a wide variety of investigative specialties to include narcotics, ICAC, and fraud. Det. Schroeder is a member of the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit.

Captain Lara Vendola-Messer has been with the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office since 1996. While the majority of that time spent was in the Patrol Division, she is currently assigned as the Communications Captain. She served as the Team Commander for the Hostage Negotiation Team, is CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) trained, and currently serves on the Boards of the N.E.W. Mental Health Connection and the Fox Valley Critical Incident Stress Management Team. She is one of a handful of statewide Team Leaders for the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group (WILEAG) and serves as the secretary for the accreditation user group Wisconsin Police Accreditation Coalition (WI-PAC). She holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree of Public Administration, both from UW Oshkosh, and she is also an Adjunct Instructor in the University of Wisconsin Platteville Criminal Justice program.

Mark Yarbrough was elected to five terms as the Lamb County & District Attorney and served for 20 years, prosecuting everything from death penalty cases to DWIs. During his tenure, in 2002, he was awarded the M.A.D.D. regional prosecutor of the year. He served on the board of directors for the Texas District & County Attorney’s Association, and is a member of the National District Attorney’s Association. He also is one of the founding fellows of the Texas Prosecutor’s Society. Mark is listed by the Lawyers of Distinction as one of the top 10% of lawyers in the United States, and by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys as one of the “10 Best Attorneys” for Texas. At the end of 2012, Mark retired as District Attorney and travels the country giving motivational speeches regarding Burnout. He has also written and been published on the subject of Burnout.

Melinda Padilla Lynch is a dynamic and accomplished professional currently serving on Team ND, as a state employee. With a diverse background in community engagement and leadership roles, Melinda brings a wealth of expertise to her current position. In her extensive career, Melinda has demonstrated proficiency in management, team leadership, and event planning. Notably, as the former Community Engagement Liaison for the Main Street Initiative within the North Dakota Department of Commerce, she played a pivotal role in fostering community development.

Melinda Tempelis is the District Attorney for Outagamie County and has been a prosecutor since 2003. In 2002, Ms. Tempelis received her law degree from UW-Madison and obtained a master’s in public affairs from the La Follette School of Public Affairs at UW – Madison. Ms. Tempelis has handled a variety of misdemeanor and felony cases, as well as juvenile delinquency and CHIPS cases. She specializes in victim crimes, including homicides, sexual assault, and child maltreatment cases. She is active on many multi-disciplinary committees and organizations associated with the criminal justice system. Ms. Tempelis has done training on a wide variety of topics for Fox Valley Technical College, the Office of Justice Assistance, and the Department of Justice. Ms. Tempelis is also a member of the Governor's Juvenile Justice Commission and a board member of the Wisconsin District Attorney's Association.

Pat Griesbach is currently a Detective Sergeant for the Grand Chute Police Department and has been employed there since 2003. After having worked patrol, he was assigned as an investigator with the Lake Winnebago Area Metropolitan Drug Unit until being assigned as a full-time investigator. Pat has served on the Outagamie County Multi-Jurisdiction Emergency Response Team (SWAT) since 2007 and is an instructor in multiple disciplines.

With a heart deeply rooted in service and a passion for making a tangible difference in the lives of others, Sheryl has dedicated her career to supporting those in crisis. As the Volunteer Coordinator and Community Outreach manager for the Fox Cities Victim Crisis Response Team, her journey has been one of profound growth, both for herself and the organization she serves. Sheryl’s role in the organization has allowed her to channel her innate desire to help others into meaningful action, especially on their worst days.