Our CEO & Lead Consultant

For sixteen years Sherri-Jo Stowell worked to transform the way government officials interact with the community. She has experience managing several high-profile incidents while working at Aurora Fire Rescue in Colorado’s third largest city.

With a degree in Mass Communications and experience as a nationwide speaker and educator, Sherri-Jo and her team of expert instructors will set your agency up for success by providing practical instruction.

SHERRI-JO’S GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE

Region 8 Director
National Information Officers Assoc.
2 Years (current)
Provide training and mentorship to police, fire and emergency management PIOs in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Community Engagement Administrator
Aurora Fire Rescue | Aurora, CO
5 Years
Served as the fire chief's senior strategist and head communications executive for the department. Provided leadership during several high-profile incidents drawing national media attention. 

Speaking Engagements & Recognition
Aurora Fire Rescue, Chief's Pillar Award
For empowering women in public safety

Boulder County Sheriff's Office, Distinguished Service Award
For serving as Lead PIO following the Marshall Fire

Public safety Social Media instructor Lifesavers
Conference on highway safety - Chicago, Il

Guest author on public safety communications
NIOA News Magazine 2022 & 2023

Meet Our
Instructors & Consultants

Over the past year, TJ Campagna went from running a top-tier Officer Wellness Program…to receiving a cancer diagnosis.

At that point, he needed support from his own department to heal and move forward. He knows what a successful wellness program looks like, as both the administrator and a recipient of support. Hear TJ’s inspiring story, and learn from a leader who cares about officers.

Excellence in Public Safety

  • Lifesaving & Meritorious Service Ribbons - for response during the 2012 Aurora Theatre Shooting

  • FTO Supervisor with 8 years of experience in successful FTO programs

Subjects of Expertise

  • Train the Trainer Best Practices

  • Peer support program management

  • Wholistic care for LEOs

  • Internal communications during critical incidents

Faith Goodrich understands what it takes to manage perceptions and enhance goodwill with a community who doesn’t always trust officers. She developed in-house courses for the leaders of her police department - training them all to be expert communicators.

All combined she has spent 26 years serving in public safety, first as a Paramedic, then as a SWAT Medic, now as a Police Sergeant. She has experience developing policies, guidelines, and mentorship opportunities for the teams she manages.

Excellence in Public Safety

  • 20+ years in public safety

  • FBI Task Force Officer

  • Recognized for her unwavering commitment in several high profile crimes involving child victims

Subjects of Expertise

  • Train the Trainer Best Practices

  • Internal & External Communication During Crisis

  • Investigations Best Practices

  • Employee Wellness & Support

  • De-Escalation Tactics

Nicholas Hazlett routinely says, “Perspective is a gift.”
Hazlett has built on his perspective in the military and in law enforcement for more than 20 years. He is currently serving the San Luis Valley of Colorado as a team supervisor. His areas of passion and expertise are in all facets of impaired driving prevention, education, apprehension and prosecution.

Excellence in Public Safety

  • Vice-Chair of the IACP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Section

  • DRE Instructor of the Year from Mothers Against Drunk Driving & Colorado Department of Transportation

  • Ken Jordan Excellence in DUI Enforcement Award - Recognizing community impact in traffic safety

  • 20+ Years of Service - combining military and law enforcement

Subjects of Expertise

  • Detecting Cannabis Impairment in Drivers

  • Working Effectively with District Attorneys

  • Successful Communication in Law Enforcement

  • Aspiring Author

  • Keynote Speaker

Matt Longshore is the one you call when you need a creative, tech-forward solution in public safety. He’s been assigned to the Police Chief’s Public Information Office in Aurora, CO for more than 5 years where he’s transformed the department’s community engagement efforts and media relations.

Excellence in Public Safety

  • Distinguished Service Cross - for heroic actions during an armed hostage situation

  • Lifesaving Award - Providing CPR to a community member following cardiac arrest

  • Emmy Award for traffic safety video production

Subjects of Expertise

  • Media relations during critical incidents

  • Creating tech-forward solutions for public safety community engagement

  • Developing engaging social content