2020-2021 TDIAI Standing Committees
In accordance with TDIAI bylaws, Standing Committees and Subcommittees are appointed by the President unless membership is otherwise directed in the TDIAI Constitution & By-laws (delineated with an asterisk (*) below).
Membership Committee
Travis Kirkly, 2nd Vice President* |
Chairperson |
Harris County Sheriff's Office, Houston, Texas |
Freeah Samelson |
Member |
Texas Department of Public Safety, Austin, Texas |
Tara Owens |
Member |
Grapevine Police Department, Grapevine, Texas |
Committee on Credentials
David Taylor, President* |
Member |
Denton County Sheriff's Office, Denton, Texas |
Jack Flanders, 1stVice President* |
Member |
Texas Department of Public Safety, Lubbock, Texas |
Rebecca Wendt, Secretary* |
Member |
Bryan Police Department, Bryan, Texas |
Committee on Laws and Legislation
Jasmine Drake |
Chairperson |
Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas |
Jonesta Nolan |
Member |
Grand Prairie Police Department, Texas |
Clair Barnes |
Member |
University of North Texas Police Department |
Finance Committee
Travis Kirkly, 2nd Vice President* |
Chairperson |
Harris County Sheriff's Office, Houston, Texas |
David Hyde |
Member |
Houston Forensic Science Center, Houston, Texas |
Darren Jewkes |
Member |
Houston Forensic Science Center, Houston, Texas |
Tim Schmahl |
Member |
Houston Forensic Science Center, Houston, Texas |
Editorial Review Committee
Ashley Durham |
Editor |
Texas Department of Public Safety, Lubbock, Texas |
Jasmine Drake |
Member (2021) |
Texas Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas |
Christine Ramirez |
Member (2022) |
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, College Station, TX |
Marisa Randall |
Member (2023) |
Houston Forensic Science Center, Houston, Texas |
Pete Salicco Audio/Visual Committee
Mark Hatcher |
Co-Chair |
Federal Law Enforcement, Dallas, Texas |
Christine Ramirez |
Co-Chair |
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, College Station, Texas |
Mike Fulton |
Member |
Houston Forensic Science Center, Houston, Texas |
Daniel Zientek |
Member | Montgomery County Constable Pct. 3, Montgomery Co., Texas |
Certification Committees*
Latent Print Certification Committee
Stephanie Meek |
Chairperson (2021) |
Texas Department of Public Safety, Austin, Texas |
Greg O'Donnell |
Member (2022) |
Sugarland Police Department |
Ashleigh Berg |
Member (2023) |
Denton County Sheriff's Office, Denton, Texas |
Crime Scene Certification Committee
Michael Bell |
Chairperson (2021) |
Galveston County Sheriff's Office, Galveston, Texas |
John Prata |
Member (2022) |
Austin Police Department, Austin, Texas |
Christy Kermes |
Member (2023) |
Richardson Police Department, Richardson, Texas |
Resolutions Committee
Jack Flanders, 1st Vice President* |
Chairperson |
Texas Department of Public Safety, Lubbock, Texas |
Parker Powell |
Member |
Carrollton Police Department, Carrollton, Texas |
Gina Riley |
Member |
Denton Police Department, Denton, TX |
Education Committee*
Michael Bell |
Chairperson (2021) |
Galveston County Sheriff's Office, Galveston, Texas |
Kelly Deal |
Member (2021) |
Texas Department of Public Safety, Austin, Texas |
Rebecca Wendt |
Member (2022) |
Bryan Police Department, Bryan, Texas |
Christine Ramirez |
Member (2023) |
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, College Station, Texas |
Nominating Committee
The committee shall consist of the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, who shall serve as the Chairperson for the Committee, the Past Presidents in attendance who wish to serve, one Active/Associate member appointed by the President of the TDIAI, and the current President. -TDIAI By-laws Section 6.11
Program Committee
Jack Flanders |
Chairperson |
Texas Department of Public Safety, Lubbock, Texas |
Darren Jewkes |
Member |
Houston Forensic Science Center, Houston, Texas |
Chiquta Ruffin |
Member |
Texas Department of Public Safety, Austin, Texas |
Gina Riley |
Member |
Denton Police Department, Denton, TX |
Neil Carnes |
Member |
Plano Police Department, Plano, TX |
Ashley Zachry |
Member |
Cedar Hill Police Department, Cedar Hill, TX |
Travis Kirkley |
Member |
Harris County Sheriff's Office, Houston, Texas |
Conference Site Committee
Brittney Webb |
Chair |
Frisco Police Department, Frisco, Texas
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Stoney Cook |
Co-Chair |
Conroe Police Department, Conroe, Texas |
Celestina Rossi | Member | Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Conroe, Texas |
Christi Pierce-MCDowell |
Member |
Smith County Sheriff's Office, Tyler, Texas |
Chiquta Ruffin |
Member |
Texas Department of Public Safety, Austin, Texas |
Amy Milstead |
Member |
Garland Police Department, Garland, Texas |
Ava Moyer |
Member |
Texas Department of Public Safety, Austin, Texas |
Memorial Scholarship Committee
The Memorial Scholarship Committee shall consist of the three most recent Past-Presidents in attendance at the annual training conference. The immediate Past-President in attendance shall serve as Chairperson. -TDIAI By-laws Section 6.14