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 100 staff members and more than 100 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.
100+
Staff Members
100+
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
BOB CUMMINGS
Member of the IIR Board of Trustees
Senior Advisor
JORGE DURAN
Member of the IIR Board of Trustees
Dan Isom
Member of the IIR Board of Trustees
Tom L’Esperance
Member of the IIR Board of Trustees
Chief Executive Officer
President
Michelle Miller
Member of the IIR Board of Trustees
Chief Operating Officer
Executive Vice President
Mike Ramage
Member of the IIR Board of Trustees
Senior Legal Advisor
Our Team — Corporate Officers
Tom L’Esperance
Chief Executive Officer
President
Member of the IIR Board of Trustees
Michelle Miller
Chief Operating Officer
Executive Vice President
Member of the IIR Board of Trustees
NICOLE ALFORD
Chief Information Officer
Vice President