This committee is responsible for coordinating all training events for MACPO to further the knowledge base of the membership. This committee meets monthly or more as needed. Activities of the committee include developing the training agenda for each conference, arranging for speakers, reserve training facilities, coordinating resource fairs, printing brochures, assisting with registration, and arranging entertainment.
Committee Chair
Jill Ferretti of Brown County Community Corrections
Committee Vice-Chair
Travis Fisher of Cass County Probation
Committee Members:
Michelle Nistler & Rachel Deck, Cass County Probation
Rachael Beckman of Wright County Probation and Court Services
Kay Wimmer of Pine County Probation
Eric Johnson of Carver County Court Services
Andy Braulick of Brown County Community Corrections
Amanda Erickson of Pope County Probation
Ryan Anderley of Wright County Probation and Court Services
Eric Starke of Nicollet County Community Corrections
Kelsey Ringsaker; Western Probation Services
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Committee Goals:
Coordinate a quality annual MACPO Spring Conference
Explore expanding opportunities at the MACPO Spring Conference
Provide a quality resource for participants and vendors at the MACPO Spring Conference
Continue to be fiscally sound
Provide regional (in person or virtual) trainings throughout the year
Continue to offer yearly booster trainings to members and occasional free trainings as budget allows