RDPC

Tom Lindquist is the Associate Director of the Consortium Coordination for RDPC. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from EKU. He has over 30 years experience in law enforcement, and has held positions with the Metropolitan Police in Washington, D.C. and the University of Wisconsin-Superior as Chief of Police. He also served as Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police at EKU.

Amy Hughes is the Associate Director of Training Delivery and Operations for the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium. Ms. Hughes holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from the University of Kentucky and a Masters in Safety, Security and Emergency Management from EKU. She has extensive experience in state homeland security and disaster management policy issues. She served as senior government policy analyst for the National Emergency Management Association and the Emergency Management Assistance Compact administrator, supporting the mobilization of more than $30 million worth of human and equipment assets during the multi-state mutual aid response to hurricanes Katrina, Ivan, Frances and Jeanne in 2004. Ms. Hughes is a published researcher and author and has been involved in non profit and grant management and administration for the past 13 years.

Jacqueline Pauly is the Associate Director of Curriculum Development for the Rural Preparedness Consortium. Ms. Pauly holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas with a focus in International Business, a Master's degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Missouri and is pursuing a terminal degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She has extensive experience in developing and delivering training programs for various public and private sector venues. In addition to developing and implementing training programs for the Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pauly developed courseware and managed training projects valued over $1 million for a major technology company, delegating workflow to over 100 field trainers. Ms. Pauly also developed training programs that were centered on preparing individuals for obtaining employment in the private enterprises of market economies and implemented them in educational institutions located in China, Romania, and the Republic of Georgia. Ms. Pauly's professional memberships include the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation Public-Private Partnership, known as the Infraguard.

Jeffrey Gegler is the Senior Curriculum Developer for the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium. He holds a Bachelor of History from Utica College of Syracuse University, a Masters of Education in Curriculum & Instruction, and a Masters of Business Administration/Public Administration. Jeff worked 10 years for the New York State Department of Corrections as an adult educator, taking leading roles in revamping the state curriculum, facility accreditation, staff training, and coordinating the facility’s college program. He currently is an instructor for the University of Phoenix and is a former school board member, where he gained experience with strategic and disaster planning at the local level.

David Hobson is the Training Administrator for the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Police Administration and Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, both from Eastern Kentucky University. Mr. Hobson has also completed coursework toward a Doctorate in Education at the University of Kentucky. He has eight years experience as a law enforcement officer, 22 years experience in law enforcement training, and served as the training point of contact for the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security from 2007 to 2008. He also has 10 years experience as a law enforcement and public safety training academy accreditation assessor. Mr. Hobson has served as team leader for accreditation assessments at several locations, including the New York City Police Department Training Bureau, NASA Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy at Kennedy Space Center, Pennsylvania Northeast Counterdrug Training Center, and the Connecticut Judicial Marshal Training Academy.

Leah Baldwin is the Senior Operations Specialist and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Kentucky.

Michelle Day is a Project Administrator for the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium. Ms. Day holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Eastern Kentucky University. She is expected to receive a Master’s Certificate in Homeland Security in May of 2010 and a Master of Science degree in Safety, Security, and Emergency Management in August of 2011, also from Eastern Kentucky University.

Jamie Boggs is a Project Administrator for the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium. He has a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Berea College and a Master's in Human Services from Eastern Kentucky University. He has experience conducting training for students, faculty, and staff on the Berea College campus in various areas.