Steve is a retired law enforcement officer from Kansas. He has been employed with Paradigm since 2008 and currently serves as the Vice President of Training, overseeing the delivery of over 1,000 pipeline safety programs to emergency responders, contractors and local public officials across the country annually. Steve has completed the Train-the-Trainer certification for Pipeline Emergencies through the National Association of State Fire Marshall’s (NASFM), holds a Master’s Degree in Education, and serves as an online adjunct college instructor for Criminal Justice and Homeland Security undergraduate courses.
Robert is a retired law enforcement officer from Kansas. He has been employed with Paradigm since 2008 and currently serves as the Director of Training. He provides instructor and logistic oversight in the delivery of over 1,000 pipeline safety programs to emergency responders, contractors and local public officials across the country annually. Robert has completed the Train-the-Trainer certification for Pipeline Emergencies through the National Association of State Fire Marshall’s (NASFM) and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
Randy has been a Local Government Emergency Manager for more than two decades, being involved with more than a dozen Presidential declarations of disaster at the local and federal levels, including 9/11/2001. Randy is a widely known author and speaker on Emergency Management topics. He joined Paradigm as an instructor in 2009 and currently serves as the Deputy Director of Training. He provides administrative and logistic support to the Director of Training and oversees the development of Continuing Education Unit opportunities for Paradigm’s programs across the country. Randy has completed the Train-the-Trainer certification for Pipeline Emergencies through the National Association of State Fire Marshall’s (NASFM), and holds a Master’s Degree in Public Affairs and a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science.
Mark is a retired Fire Captain from Kansas. He also served in the U.S. Air Force as a firefighter and rescue crew chief. Mark has been an instructor with Paradigm since 2011, delivering pipeline safety programs to emergency responders, contractors and local public officials across the country annually. Further, he has completed the Train-the-Trainer certification for Pipeline Emergencies through the National Association of State Fire Marshall’s (NASFM), and holds many certifications related to hazardous materials response and technical rescue.
John is a retired Battalion Chief from Missouri. He has been an instructor with Paradigm since 2011, delivering pipeline safety programs to emergency responders, contractors and local public officials across the country annually. Further, John has completed the Train-the-Trainer certification for Pipeline Emergencies through the National Association of State Fire Marshall’s (NASFM), and holds many certifications related to hazardous materials response, paramedic and fire rescue.
Mark is a retired law enforcement officer from Indiana. He has been an instructor with Paradigm since 2007, delivering pipeline safety programs to emergency responders, contractors and local public officials across the country annually. Mark has completed the Train-the-Trainer certification for Pipeline Emergencies through the National Association of State Fire Marshall’s (NASFM), and is a graduate of Ball State University.
Robbie is an active 14-year law enforcement veteran in Kansas. He has been an instructor with Paradigm since 2011, delivering pipeline safety programs to emergency responders, contractors and local public officials across the country annually. Robbie has completed the Train-the-Trainer certification for Pipeline Emergencies through the National Association of State Fire Marshall’s (NASFM), and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an associate’s degree in criminal justice.
Patrick is an active 33-year fire service veteran from Kansas. He has been an instructor with Paradigm since 2013, delivering pipeline safety programs to emergency responders, contractors and local public officials across the country annually. Patrick has completed the Train-the-Trainer certification for Pipeline Emergencies through the National Association of State Fire Marshall’s (NASFM), holds an associate’s degree in fire science and many certifications related to hazardous materials response, strategy and tactics, and technical rescue.
Dave is an active 22-year law enforcement veteran from Kansas, and currently serves as Sheriff. He is also a U.S. Army veteran. Dave has been an instructor with Paradigm since 2013, delivering pipeline safety programs to emergency responders, contractors and local public officials across the country annually. He has completed the Train-the-Trainer certification for Pipeline Emergencies through the National Association of State Fire Marshall’s (NASFM), and holds a Master’s degree in criminal justice and a bachelor’s degree in public administration.
Bill is a retired Fire Engineer from Colorado. He also served in the U.S. Air Force as a student training advisor. Bill has been an instructor with Paradigm since 2017, delivering pipeline safety programs to emergency responders, contractors and local public officials across the country annually. He has many years of experience delivering pipeline safety programs throughout Colorado, and holds many certifications related to hazardous materials response and emergency medical technician.
Brian is an active 25-year law enforcement veteran from Kansas, and currently serves as a technical trooper with the Kansas Highway Patrol. He has been an instructor with Paradigm since 2013, delivering pipeline safety programs to emergency responders, contractors and local public officials across the country annually. Brian has completed the Train-the-Trainer certification for Pipeline Emergencies through the National Association of State Fire Marshall’s (NASFM).
Sam is a retired 35-year law enforcement veteran, serving as Deputy Director and Director of Police Training in South Carolina and Indiana respectively. He is also a retired Master Sergeant in the Air National Guard. Sam has been an instructor with Paradigm since 2007, delivering pipeline safety programs to emergency responders, contractors and local public officials across the country annually. He has completed the Train-the-Trainer certification for Pipeline Emergencies through the National Association of State Fire Marshall’s (NASFM), and holds a Doctorate of Philosophy degree from LaSalle University.
Warren is a retired 33-year veteran Fire Captain from Kansas. He has been an instructor with Paradigm since 2014, delivering pipeline safety programs to emergency responders, contractors and local public officials across the country annually. Warren has completed the Train-the-Trainer certification for Pipeline Emergencies through the National Association of State Fire Marshall’s (NASFM), and holds many certifications related to hazardous materials response and fire rescue.
Lem is an active 29-year law enforcement veteran from Kansas, and currently serves as Captain. He is also a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Lem has been an instructor with Paradigm since 2013, delivering pipeline safety programs to emergency responders, contractors and local public officials across the country annually. He has completed the Train-the-Trainer certification for Pipeline Emergencies through the National Association of State Fire Marshall’s (NASFM), and holds a Master’s degree in public administration and a Bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Cory is an active 15-year law enforcement veteran from Kansas, and currently serves as a Special Agent with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. He has been an instructor with Paradigm since 2014, delivering pipeline safety programs to emergency responders, contractors and local public officials across the country annually. Further, Cory has completed the Train-the-Trainer certification for Pipeline Emergencies through the National Association of State Fire Marshall’s (NASFM).
Troy is an active 27-year law enforcement veteran from Kansas, and currently serves as a Supervisory Special Agent with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. He has been an instructor with Paradigm since 2013, delivering pipeline safety programs to emergency responders, contractors and local public officials across the country annually. Troy has completed the Train-the-Trainer certification for Pipeline Emergencies through the National Association of State Fire Marshall’s (NASFM), and holds Master’s degree in biblical studies and a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
Larry is a retired 31-year law enforcement veteran, serving as Assistant Director for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. He has directed investigations on several high-profile cases, including the BTK serial murders, and has been deployed with U.S. forces oversees as part of international terrorism missions. Larry has been an instructor with Paradigm since 2013, delivering pipeline safety programs to emergency responders, contractors and local public officials across the country annually. He has completed the Train-the-Trainer certification for Pipeline Emergencies through the National Association of State Fire Marshall’s (NASFM), and serves as a college adjunct professor instructing criminal justice courses.
Glen is an active law enforcement veteran out of the State of Kansas, and currently serves as a Special Agent with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy as well. Glen has been an instructor with Paradigm since 2011, delivering pipeline safety programs to emergency responders, contractors and local public officials across the country annually. He has completed the Train-the-Trainer certification for Pipeline Emergencies through the National Association of State Fire Marshall’s (NASFM), and serves as an adjunct college instructor for counter drug task force training.
Mike Westmoreland is a 25-year veteran of law enforcement and is currently serving as a Captain on the Sumner County (Kansas) Sheriff’s Office. He started his career with the Wellington, Kansas Police Department where he served as a patrol officer, School Resource Officer, Patrol Sergeant, and K-9 Officer. Mike joined the Winfield Police Department in 2008, where he worked in Patrol, Drug Task Force, Patrol Sergeant and Investigations. In his current posting in Sumner County, he is a member of the Southern Kansas SWAT Team and is currently serving in the role of Commander. While working in the Drug Task Force at the Winfield (Kansas) Police Department, he was certified by the DEA as a clandestine laboratory investigator. Mike trains new SWAT officers and other area officers in building searches and responses to active shooter incidents. In addition, he is also a firearms instructor.
Monica is retired law enforcement from New Mexico. She served 17 years in the New Mexico State Police, in both the Uniform and Investigations Bureau. During her tenure, she was involved in death, drug, and undercover investigations. Monica was also involved in conducting background investigations on prospective applicants with the Investigations Bureau. Additionally, she had responsibilities in the instruction of courses about crimes against children at the International Law Enforcement Academy in Roswell, New Mexico.
Ken has over 22 years of experience working as a professional instructor with a wide range of different industries and disciplines, including GIS technology. Ken has a long history of working with first responders, crime analysts and the oil and gas industry regarding GIS application, both in the U.S. and internationally. Ken has been an instructor with Paradigm since 2009, delivering pipeline safety programs to emergency responders, contractors and local public officials across the country annually. He has completed the Train-the-Trainer certification for Pipeline Emergencies through the National Association of State Fire Marshall’s (NASFM).
Julia Armendariz served 20 years with the New Mexico State Police and retired at the rank of Lieutenant. During her time in the State Police, Julia served in various roles and assignments including serving as the detail commander to the Governor of New Mexico and providing security to the first family. She was also involved in the visitation of national and foreign dignitaries and their executive protection units while visiting the State of New Mexico. She was also involved in intelligence gathering and coordination with local, state and federal agencies, and possessed a top secret and secret security clearance. She was also the Homeland Security liaison with the New Mexico State Police, and in that capacity was involved with full scale operations and simulations to prepare for hazardous materials, natural disasters, threats, or security-designated events.
Randy retired in 2016 as the state fire training director in Iowa. He previously worked at state fire training systems in Oklahoma, Maryland, and Illinois. He has also taught in a fire-related academic program in Kentucky. His fire service career started in upstate New York in 1975. He has both volunteer and career fire service experience. Randy currently serves on several national committees with various professional associations, including the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA). Randy recently completed a nine-year term on the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy, which included serving as the Board’s Vice-Chair. Randy is also an instructor for Pipeline Safety for Paradigm Liaison Services.
Gary Curmode is a retired fire chief with over 47 years of experience. He was with the Wichita, KS Fire Department for over 22 years, and with the Sedgwick County, KS Fire District #1 for over 19 years. The remainder of his career was spent with the Copper Mountain Fire Department and Summit Fire / EMS in Frisco, Colorado. While serving with the Wichita Fire Department, he promoted through the rank structure to Division Chief. IN 1995, he was appointed as the Fire Chief of Sedgwick County Fire District #1. He served there through 2014, when he accepted the position of Fire Chief in the Copper Mountain Fire Department in Colorado. He retired in June 2019. Gary is one of only two chief officers in the United States that possess certification as Chief Fire Officer, Chief EMS Officer, Chief Training Officer and Fire Marshal. He is also a graduate of the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) program from the NFA. Gary is also certified by the FDSOA as an Incident Safety Officer and Health & Safety Officer. He now teaches Pipeline Safety and Emergency Response Issues across the United States on behalf of Paradigm Liaison Services.