Brandy Dailey is a passionate advocate for personal accountability, anti-violence, and community empowerment, born in Houston, Texas, and raised in the rural landscapes of Arkansas. She earned her bachelor’s degree in politics from Hendrix College and furthered her expertise with a master’s in public administration and a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2019. Brandy is a Certified Group Facilitator through the Arkansas Public Administration Consortium, a Certified Group Facilitator for CBT through the National Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists, and a Specialty Law Enforcement Instructor certified by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. She holds additional certifications, training, and expertise in Forensic Experiential Trauma-Informed Interviewing (FETI) and various domestic violence intervention programs (DVIP) models.

James Small is a nationally recognized public safety leader with over 30 years of experience across law enforcement, EMS and fire services. He has led transformational initiatives in workforce diversity, organizational development and rural EMS reliability, earning multiple innovation awards. A published author and educator, James also holds key state appointments influencing policy and public health systems. He is a speaker with Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP), where he contributes his leadership experience to advancing evidence-based public safety reform. His leadership blends data, humanity and strategic vision.

Corporal James Wolbert serves in the Court Protection Unit and is certified in dignitary protection. He has been a law enforcement officer since 2009 and holds instructor and specialty certifications in Firearms, DAAT, Vehicle Contacts, and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). Corporal Wolbert is known for his proactive approach to safety, training, and operational readiness. Outside of work, he is married, a proud father of six, and an avid outdoorsman.

Corporal Kyle Krusick serves in the Court Protection Unit and is certified in dignitary protection. He began his law enforcement career in 2020 and is also a certified firearms instructor, with additional certifications in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and residential security assessments. Corporal Krusick brings a proactive, safety-focused approach grounded in threat awareness, protective operations, and professional training. Outside of his professional duties, he enjoys time with his wife and their two dogs.

David Lasee has been the District Attorney in Brown County since March of 2012. He currently oversees a team of about 20 prosecutors and a support staff of about 25. David is the president elect of the Wisconsin District Attorney’s Association, sits on the Attorney General’s Crime Victim Counsil, is a member of the Executive Committee of the Dual CCR for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, and the advisory committee for the Willow Tree Child Advocacy Center. David attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he graduated with a BA in history in 1999 and earned his J.D. in 2002. He is an avid sports fan, a WIAA basketball official and helps coach youth softball. David and his wife are proud parents of two beautiful daughters, Margaret and Madeleine.

Dr. Stiehm received an Educational Doctorate from Argosy University, where the focus of his research was campus safety and security. Dr. Stiehm focused on the less transit population of faculty, and their individual perceptions of safety/security as opposed to the transitional student population, which rotates every 9-12 months at least. Out of his research Dr. Stiehm has published articles and has been interviewed on topics related to campus safety, security and law enforcement. Dr. Stiehm holds a Masters of Art’s from Saint Mary’s University in Psychological Services and Counseling, which was conferred in the Spring of 2023. Prior to his graduation Dr. Stiehm spent time at Prairie Center treatment as an intern, working in a residential treatment facility. Since graduating from Saint Mary’s University Dr. Stiehm has maintained employment with Nystrom and Associates as an Out-Patient Clinical Trainee/Pre Licensed Therapist.

On August 3, 2023 Audrey K. Skwierawski was appointed interim Wisconsin Director of State Courts and then transitioned to serve as Director on January 1, 2024. She served as a state-level trial court Judge in Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 41, 2018-2023. Judge Skwierawski received a B.S. from Northwestern University and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1992. Judge Skwierawski worked in private practice in Washington, D.C. until 1994, when she left to join the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office where she served for fourteen years. While there she litigated sexual assault cases, headed the domestic violence unit, and handled Sexually Violent Person commitments. In 2008 she took a position as the coordinator for the City of Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. In 2011 she was hired to serve as the Violence Against Women Resource Prosecutor at the State of Wisconsin Department of Justice where she provided training and direct litigation assistance to prosecutors, law enforcement officers, victim service providers, health care professionals, and community advocates throughout the state. Judge Skwierawski previously served on the Attorney General’s Statewide Sexual Assault Response Team, the State of Wisconsin Violence Against Women Act Advisory Committee, the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Judicial Workgroup, and the Milwaukee County Court Reporter Committee. She is the recipient of the Task Force on Family Violence Leadership Award, The Healing Center Hope Shining Award, and the Wisconsin Law Journal Women In the Law Award. She has taught as an adjunct professor at Mt. Mary University. She is a member of the Wisconsin State Bar Association, the Wisconsin Trial Judges Association and the Milwaukee Trial Judges Association. She is active in the community as a member of the Polish Heritage Alliance, Polanki Polish Women’s Cultural Club, and the Washington Heights Neighborhood Association.

Judge Mark Sanders was elected to Branch 28 of the Milwaukee county Circuit Court in 2012 after more than 15 years as a Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney. On the bench, Judge Sanders is currently presides over a new created Mental Health Docket. Previously he presided over various courts including Homicide/Sexual Assault (4+ years) and Termination of Parental rights (4 years). Judge Sanders serves as the chair of the District 1 Security & Facilities Committee and participated in organizing the Milwaukee County Circuit Courts response to the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Judge Sanders was the co-chair of the 2022 Wisconsin Judicial Conference. He has been appointed by the Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to serve as an associate dean of the Wisconsin Judicial College; a member of the Wisconsin Judicial Education Committee and a member of the Criminal Jury Instructions Committee.

Hon. Stuart A. Minkowitz is the Assignment (Chief) Judge for Morris and Sussex Counties in New Jersey. He was appointed to the New Jersey Superior Court in 2008 and designated by Chief Justice Stuart Rabner as the Assignment Judge in 2015. He previously served in the Family Part and was the Presiding Judge of the Criminal Part. He was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in New Jersey for over nine years, practiced law at a large law firm for two years, and served as an assistant county prosecutor for four years. He is a former JAG officer in the U.S. Army Reserves and NJ Army National Guard. Judge Minkowitz holds leadership roles on New Jersey Supreme Court committees related to judicial security and is a frequent lecturer on issues relating to judicial security, judicial ethics and judicially sponsored mental health programs for criminal defendants. Judge Minkowitz is also a director of the Brooklyn Law School Alumni Association and a member of several legal and community organizations.

Chris Palmer, Director of Security for the Utah State Courts since 2016, is a nationally recognized court security expert who advises the Utah Judicial Council and oversees security for 32 courthouses across 29 counties. He manages security contracts with county sheriffs, ensures compliance with screening and bailiff standards, and leads emergency preparedness and continuity programs. A former U.S. Air Force Special Agent with 15 years of experience in felony investigations, counterintelligence, and protective services—including a final assignment as Chief of Force Protection and Travel Security for the White House under President Obama—Chris also served as a federal law enforcement instructor. He now conducts national court security assessments for the National Center for State Courts and delivers specialized training to judicial officers and their families, emphasizing threat awareness, personal safety, and digital protection.

John Muffler, MS, CTM, Principal of Aequitas Global Security, LLC, is a strategic consultant for judicial officers, high-visibility clients in government, education, entertainment, and private sectors, on anti-assassination strategies and the assessment and management of situations that might pose a hazard to their safety or well-being. A senior advisor for Gavin de Becker & Associates, he oversees their threat assessment system, MOSAIC. A retired Chief Inspector, United States Marshals Service, he led the National Center for Judicial Security. Holding top-secret clearance and key leadership positions throughout his decorated career, he led programs in judicial and witness protection, emergency management, fugitive investigations, and threat assessment and management. Accepted into the United States Department of State’s Fulbright Specialist Program, John has keynoted globally on judicial security and threat assessment and has conducted physical security assessments and personal safety training for law enforcement and court family across the globe. John holds certification in threat management through the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals; served on the Executive Board of the International Association of Chiefs of Police IMPACT Section; former advisory board member to BlueHELP, an organization that honors the service of police officers who died by suicide; served as adjunct faculty at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, St. Joseph’s University graduate criminal justice program, and the Virginia Center for Policing Innovation. He has developed and delivered nationally recognized programs on violent extremism, safety for victims of domestic violence, active threat preparedness, and the protection of the judicial process.

Judge Gibbs received his Bachelors Degree from UW Platteville and his law degree from Hamline University School of Law. He practiced law in private practice for over 24 years before becoming the Chippewa County District Attorney in 2012. In 2017, he was appointed Judge of Branch 1 of the Chippewa County Circuit Court. He was elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2024. Judge Gibbs is a lifelong resident of Chippewa Falls and enjoys hunting, fishing, hockey, and shooting sports in his spare time. He is a certified firearms instructor in 6 disciplines. He also drives the Zamboni at the Chippewa Area Ice Arena. He is married to his wife Pam and they have two children, Marissa and Reid.

Since 2011, Justin Mammen has worked at the Orange County Superior Court where he oversees safety, security, and emergency management for all court facilities. In addition, he provides consultation on judicial security and emergency management for the National Center for State Courts. Prior to working at the Court, Justin served as the Deputy Director with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul leading their emergency management, disaster response, and emergency sheltering programs. Justin serves as a Master Trainer for the DHS National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Office as well as a Master Continuity Practitioner and Instructor for FEMA. He is a Certified Emergency Manager, Terrorism Liaison Officer, and is Certified in Crime Prevention through Environmental Design.

Robert F. Granzow III serves as the Director for the Office of Judicial District Security at the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. Mr. Granzow previously served as Senior Global Security Manager with a multinational corporation, and his professional background includes prior appointments in both law enforcement and academia. Mr. Granzow holds BS and MS degrees in degrees in criminal justice, and he is an alumnus of the FEMA National Emergency Management Executive Academy and the Center for Homeland Defense and Security’s Executive Leaders Program at the Naval Postgraduate School. Mr. Granzow served honorably with the United States Naval Reserves and Pennsylvania National Guard. He is a life member of the Northeast PA Chiefs of Police Association, ASIS International, the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, and he was honored by Security Magazine with their ‘Most Influential People in Security’ award.

Shay Cleary is an accomplished court information technology professional and Managing Director of NCSC Court Consulting Services, responsible for overseeing technology, cybersecurity, and court space initiatives. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Shay has held various roles within the Minnesota Judicial Branch, including technical writer, business architect, information technology manager, and IT deputy director. He has led numerous projects focused on technical leadership, infrastructure, procurement, process improvement, and end-user support, and is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance court administration and outcomes. Before joining NCSC, Shay worked as a technology consultant and senior project manager at Mission Critical Partners, a firm specializing in government data, infrastructure management and cybersecurity in the public safety, justice, and utility sectors. Shay's qualifications include a master's degree in business communication and a bachelor's degree in technical communication, in addition to certifications as a Certified Court Manager (CCM), ITIL Foundations Practitioner, ICS2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CCC), and membership in NACM, IJIS (Court Advisory and Cybersecurity Committees), and the Data Governance Institute (DGI). He was also appointed to the Advisory Council of the ABA Task Force on the Law and Artificial Intelligence, staffs the Conference of Chief Justices and Conference of State Court Administrators AI Rapid Response Team, and frequently speaks domestically and internationally on the impact of AI and the courts. Shay's expertise in court technology was instrumental in Minnesota's statewide transition to an electronic environment, and his leadership continues to drive innovation and improve court systems across the country.

Tammy Johnson re-joined the Wisconsin State Capitol Police in October of 2023. Tammy works for Wisconsin State Capitol Police as a Sergeant – overseeing the Court Protection Unit. Tammy was formerly the Supreme Court from Marshal. In these positions she has performed and continues to perform a variety of functions to the Community, Supreme Court, Circuit Courts, Municipal courts, and staff members. Tammy maintains security and monitor visitors while in session, manages calendars and logistical support. Tammy is also federally trained in Physical security assessments and has conducted many courthouse assessments throughout the state of Wisconsin. Tammy has a wide range of experience in both Law Enforcement and Healthcare. Tammy has presented nationally on “Becoming a harder Target”. She started her journey in Wisconsin State employment in 1994 as a Certified Nursing Assistant II. As a CNA II, Tammy provided direct care for WI Veterans Affairs, Southern WI Center for the developmentally challenged and the Intensive Care Unit for the local Hospital. Upon graduation from Kenosha County Police Law Enforcement Officer Academy, Tammy began serving the Town of Delavan as a road and Marine Unit Officer. Tammy also served for the Capitol Police Department in several capacities including road, dignitary protection and a building Officer, CPR and AED instructor along with Leadership trained and, a member of the Honor Guard Team.

Wendy L. Patrick is a career prosecutor, presented by the Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court with the California Public Lawyer of the Year award from the State Bar’s Public Law Section, honored as one of the Daily Journal’s Top Professional Responsibility Lawyers for 2025 and 2026, and named as one of the 2024 Top Professional Responsibility Lawyers by the State Bar of California. She was awarded the National District Attorneys Association 2025 Distinguished Faculty Award and honored with the 2023 Instructor of the Year Award by the California District Attorneys Association. Ms. Patrick has completed over 170 trials ranging from hate crimes to domestic violence to first-degree murder. Before becoming a prosecutor, she was a trial attorney and team leader in the San Diego Public Defender’s office. Dr. Patrick teaches and trains around the world on a variety of legal, ethical, and motivational topics, engaging her audience with the practical aspects of every topic she teaches. She also serves as an expert witness in a variety of areas including sexual assault, harassment, domestic violence, and threat assessment, and is a trial and jury consultant, preparing litigants for all aspects of trial. On a personal note, Dr. Patrick holds a purple belt in Shorin-Ryu karate, is a concert violinist with the La Jolla Symphony, and plays the electric violin professionally with a rock band.