Michael Peterson is the Executive Director for MN CIT and is also one of the founders of the organization.
About
Minnesota Crisis Intervention Team
Learn more about our Mission and Teaching Model.

Our Team
Steve Wickelgren, MA LMFT
Clinical Director
Steve is the Clinical Director for MNCIT and has been with the organization since 2005 as one of the organization's co-founders. He is a retired Minneapolis Police Department Sergeant and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Hannah Ringold
Facilitator
Hannah is the organization's administrative person and also a facilitator for the training classes.
Jerry Hutchinson
Training Director
Jerry is the Training Director for MN CIT. His role in the organization is to schedule all the classes as well as participate in them as a coach.
Peggy Hutchinson
Facilitator
Peggy Hutchinson is a class facilitator for MN CIT. She helps the organization by having all the administrative materials ready for class, she also works with the site coordinators for training to make sure the facility is set up properly for class. Once class begins, she helps keep everything running smoothly.
Nancy Masson
Facilitator
Nancy is a class facilitator, she helps make sure everyone is prepared for class including presenters, actors, coaches, and students.

Our Board
Steven Blackwell
Board Chair
Board Position: Board Chair Career/Position outside of MN CIT: National Outreach Director, Homes for Heroes/Homes for Heroes foundation Why you agreed to...
Greg Hestness
Director
Board Position: Director Career/Position outside of MN CIT: Retired, 40 years of police work. 28 years Minneapolis Police, last 9...
Dr. Pat Nelson
Secretary
Board Position: Secretary Career/Position outside of MN CIT: Associate Professor, Law Enforcement Program Director at Minnesota State University, Mankato Why...
Richard Peterson
Board Member
Board Position: Board member Career/Position outside of MN CIT: Retired 35-year LEO from Washington County and the State of Minnesota...
Rhett Romsaas
Board Member
Board Position: Board Member Career/Position outside of MN CIT: Voice Actor/Dancer/Administration/Customer Service Why you agreed to serve on the Board for...
Janina Cich
Board Member
Board Position: Board Member Career/Position outside of MN CIT: Concordia University, St. Paul Criminal Justice Program Director; Professor of Criminal Justice...
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