Our Story
The Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) is a Florida-based nonprofit corporation consisting of a highly experienced team of professionals equipped with the knowledge and ability to respond to the needs of criminal justice agencies across the country. IIR has a 47-year history of successfully administering numerous nationally recognized programs that are designed to positively impact local, state, and federal law enforcement and criminal justice agencies.
Our Mission
Creating and delivering dynamic solutions for our criminal justice partners.
Our Expertise
The IIR team includes more than 200 staff members and more than 360 subject-matter experts whose backgrounds include law enforcement leadership, officer safety and wellness, gang prevention and intervention, criminal intelligence, fusion centers, violence reduction, information sharing, data analysis, project management, writing, training development and delivery, and event administration.
200+
Staff Members
360+
Subject-Matter Experts
IIR develops and delivers training to support law enforcement and the criminal justice field.
IIR provides support to assist agencies in developing strategies and approaches to meet agency needs.
IIR specializes in law enforcement- and criminal justice-related research and guidance development.
IIR’s approach includes strategic planning, organization, and financial management to ensure success.
Our Vision
Answering today's challenges with tomorrow's solutions
OUR LOCATIONS
Our Team — Board of Trustees
Adam Lehmann
Chair of the IIR Board of Trustees
Senior Advisor
GINA HARTSFIELD
Vice Chair of the IIR Board of Trustees
Senior Advisor
Tom L’Esperance
Member of the IIR Board of Trustees
President
Chief Executive Officer
BOB CUMMINGS
Member of the IIR Board of Trustees
Senior Advisor
JORGE DURAN
Member of the IIR Board of Trustees
RICK GREGORY
Member of the IIR Board of Trustees
Senior Advisor
Dan Isom
Member of the IIR Board of Trustees
Michelle Miller
Member of the IIR Board of Trustees
Executive Vice President
Chief Operations Officer
Mike Ramage
Member of the IIR Board of Trustees
Senior Legal Advisor
Our Team — Corporate Officers
Tom L’Esperance
President
Chief Executive Officer
Member of the IIR Board of Trustees
Michelle Miller
Executive Vice President
Chief Operations Officer
Member of the IIR Board of Trustees
MEENA HARRIS
Executive Vice President
Director, Center for Youth and Community Justice Initiatives
PATTY DOBBS HODGES
Chief of Field Engagement
Senior Vice President
Donna Jean Lindquist
Senior Vice President
KATHLEEN MASTERSON
Senior Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
Lee Miller
Senior Vice President
Chief of Special Initiatives
MICHELLE NICKENS
Senior Vice President
Director, Center for Justice and Technology Integration and Exchange
Terri Pate
Senior Vice President
Director, Center for Justice and Public Health Initiatives
DAN STUMP
Senior Vice President
Chief of Training Strategy and Innovation
NICOLE ALFORD
Vice President
Chief Analytics Officer
Director, Business Intelligence
Patricia Giese
Vice President
Chief Administrative Officer
Director, Grants and Budget Management
Diane Ragans
Vice President
Director, Center for Justice and Law Enforcement Collaboration
Our Team — Directors
NICOLE ALFORD
Vice President
Chief Analytics Officer
Director, Business Intelligence
David Carter
Director, Research
Sarah Chervenak
Director, Center for National Policy Engagement and Information Sharing Initiatives
Patricia Giese
Chief Administrative Officer
Vice President
Director, Grants and Budget Management
MEENA HARRIS
Executive Vice President
Director, Center for Youth and Community Justice Initiatives
Joel McAllister
Director, Emerging Technology
Brandon McGahee
Director, Information Technology
MICHELLE NICKENS
Senior Vice President
Director, Center for Justice and Technology Integration and Exchange
Terri Pate
Senior Vice President
Director, Center for Justice and Public Health Initiatives
Sonia Quiñones
Director, Center for Law Enforcement Safety and Wellness
Diane Ragans
Vice President
Director, Center for Justice and Law Enforcement Collaboration