MPSCC

A telecommunicator for six years in Western Colorado before moving to Lincoln to take a position with the State helping implement Next Generation 9-1-1 and the standards for which it will be delivered.

Tina has been a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator for over 23 years. She is a full-time contract trainer, and part time Police/Fire Telecommunicator. Tina creates and teaches course curriculum specifically for 9-1-1 Telecommunicators using her many years of frontline experience. Tina is passionate about 9-1-1 training and public education.

Dru Clarke started as a telecommunicator with Fairfax County in 2013. Today, he is a certified calltaker, police and fire dispatcher, CTO, DCJS instructor, EMDi, quality assurance specialist, and currently a communications Supervisor. Dru has a passion for the people, and through his instructorships he creates impactful continuous educational seminars that inspire lasting change. He is proactive and personable, with an expertise in public speaking and workplace motivation. He creates, coordinates, and implements new ideas and trainings seamlessly into the workplace. With his keen eye for detail, he transforms missions and goals into action.

Tim began talking about his own career path and leadership journey in 2016 and found that talking with others about personal and emotional topics really helped in his own healing process and learned that others can benefit from knowing that they are not alone in their own journey.

Halcyon is the co-founder of Impact Dispatch. She is a full-time dispatcher for a county agency and has experience with training and the development of training curricula at her previous agency and in the private sector. Halcyon leads the development of the online training programs and the presentation of on-site trainings. She enjoys being able to combine her loves of dispatching and teaching, while being fueled by coffee.

Kris is entering his 26th year with Springfield-Greene County 9-1-1 where he serves as Training & Education Manager. He is also an adjunct professor of Communication & First Year Foundations at Missouri State University. Kris holds an MA in Communication and a BS in Electronic Media from MSU. Certifications include: ENP, Classroom Instructor, Master Advisor, CALEA Accreditation Manager and City Ambassador. In 2014, Kris was awarded the "George Major Trainer of the Year" at the MOAPCO Fall Conference. Before 911, Kris spent 4 years in commercial radio; His wife Mariah is an RN for the Springfield-Greene County Health Department.