Our BOD

The MN CIT Board of Directors is made up of individuals who have had experience with or are currently involved with law enforcement.  The board meets quarterly to ensure that all decisions for MN CIT are in line with our mission and objectives.

Rob Allen

Board Chair

Rob Allen is the Director of Community Security for the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Minnesota and the Dakotas,...

Lisa Dressler

Director Chair

Lisa K. Dressler is the former Director of Emergency Management for the University of Minnesota system and for the City...

Greg Hestness

Board Member

Career/Position outside of MN CIT:  Retired, 40 years of police work.  28 years Minneapolis Police, last 9 as Deputy Chief,...

Tim Kingsley

Board Member

Tim Kingsley | Chief Operating Officer, Canon Pastor Tim Kingsley serves as Board Director on the Minnesota Crisis Intervention Team,...

Hao Q. Nguyen

Board Member

Hao Q. Nguyen, came to this country as a refugee from Vietnam at the age of nine. He grew up...

Dawanna Witt

Board Member

Dawanna S. Witt was elected as the Hennepin County Sheriff on November 8, 2022. She was sworn in and took...