Our Story
The Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) consists 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 42-plus-year history of successfully administering numerous nationally recognized programs that are designed to positively impact local, state, federal, tribal, and territorial law enforcement and criminal justice agencies.
Our Mission
Creating and delivering dynamic solutions for our criminal justice partners and communities.
Our Expertise
The IIR team includes more than 150 staff members and more than 170 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.
150+
Staff Members
170+
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.
Areas of Expertise
Our Vision
Answering today's challenges with tomorrow's solutions
OUR LOCATIONS
OUR TEAM
GINA HARTSFIELD
Chair
IIR Board of Trustees
LEE MILLER
President
Chief Executive Officer
Member of IIR Board of Trustees
RICK GREGORY
Vice Chair
IIR Board of Trustees
Senior Advisor
BOB CUMMINGS
Senior Advisor
Member of IIR Board of Trustees
Dan Isom
Senior Advisor
Member of IIR Board of Trustees
Mike Ramage
Senior Research Associate
Member of IIR Board of Trustees
Adam Lehmann
Senior Vice President
Chief Information Officer
Member of IIR Board of Trustees
Michelle Miller
Senior Vice President
Chief Operating Officer
Member of IIR Board of Trustees
MEENA HARRIS
Executive Vice President
PATTY DOBBS HODGES
Senior Vice President
RICHARD H. WARD III
Senior Vice President
MICHELLE NICKENS
Senior Vice President
Brian Williams
Senior Vice President
Clay Jester
Senior Vice President
Chief Technology Officer
Donna Jean Linquist
Senior Vice President
Terri Pate
Senior Vice President
KATHLEEN MASTERSON
Chief Financial Officer