Richard P. Clark, Executive Director

Mr. Clark has earned an AA Degree in Pre-veterinary Science, a BA Degree in Biology and has a Masters Degree in Psychology. Mr. Clark is also a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command.

He retired from the Los Angeles Police Department in 1991 as a Communications Division Watch Commander after twenty six years of dedicated service.   During his time with the department, he also served as a Patrol Officer, Traffic Officer, Investigator and Supervisor. 

He served four years with the L.A.P.D. Academy as a PT / Defensive Tactics Instructor and was a Field Supervisor for twenty years.  During this time, he worked three years in deep undercover intelligence; twelve years as a motorcycle Sergeant; and three years as Chairman of the Department's Peer Counseling Program.  He spent three years teaching L.A.P.D. Sergeant School Conflict Management, Counseling, and Communication Skills for Supervisors.

Mr. Clark won Silver Medals in the Police Olympics in 1970/71. He was a member of the L.A.P.D. cross country team that set a world’s record for the longest run in history.  This run spanned from L.A. to Montreal Canada in 1976.  In 1995 he won the Silver medal in “The Toughest Competitor Alive” category at the World Police and Fire Games in Melbourne, Australia.

After a brief tour during retirement as a consultant in Conflict Management for Law Enforcement, he began his second career in law enforcement with the State of Nevada then called POST Committee in August 1993.  He started as a training officer with the Nevada Law Enforcement Academy.  In 1994, he advanced to the position of Chief of POST.  In July 1999, he was appointed the Executive Director of the Nevada Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training.

Tim Bunting, Deputy Director

Tim Bunting was hired as the Deputy Director of POST In June of 2001.  He is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel.  During his 22-year career, he served around the globe in a wide variety of challenging assignments.  He graduated from Central Michigan University in 1978 with a degree in physical education.  He is also a graduate of numerous army courses to include the Command and General Staff College.

Heather Elliott, MPA, Administrative Services Officer II

Heather began work at POST in July of 2003. She has been with the State of Nevada since 1995, working in the Directors Office of Health and Human Services and the Directors Office of Administration. She has a background in politics, grants management, and fiscal oversight. Heather has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Arizona and earned her Masters degree in Public Administration in May of 2006 at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Doyle Smith, Facilities Manager

Doyle Smith returned to his Carson City, Nevada, home and POST after a 23-year career in the U.S. Air Force, which took him from North Carolina to Alaska, with tours in Korea and at Headquarters, Strategic Air Command (HqSAC).  His assignments included aircraft jet engine repair, intelligence threat analysis, contract coordination, and managing security and vehicle maintenance programs. 

His academic accomplishments encompass a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and graduate work in writing at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks.  During an internship in the latter curriculum, he worked with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to produce an executive summary of research on the effects of oil exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). 

While at HqSAC he established the Forged Excellence Fencing Club, and led members to National level competition.  Prior to coming to POST, Doyle also worked in the civilian sector in airfield operations and the construction industry.

Shirley Micallef, Business Process Analyst II 

Shirley joined the POST staff in June of 2008.  She began her employment with the State of Nevada in 2004, working in the IT group at the Supreme Court.  Her background in business process, project management, and computer technology stems from her previous career at IBM.

Marilyn McElhany, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director

Marilyn began working at POST in August, 2008.  She has had a long and varied career with the State of Nevada holding positions on the Governor's staff, Health and Human Services, Secretary of State, and the Legislature. Her background in law enforcement has been beneficial in assisting the Director and other POST staff members.

Scott Johnston, Professional Standards Bureau Chief

Scott has two BS Degrees from Southern Oregon State College in Criminology and Psychology.  He started his law enforcement career in 1978 in the State of Oregon.  In addition to working his patrol function, he served as the department training coordinator, FTO coordinator, and as an adjunct contract instructor with the Oregon Police Academy where he instructed Traffic Law and Emergency Vehicle Operations. He developed the Patrol Procedures and Radar Operator curriculum used by the Oregon Police Academy and was the lead author on the re-write for the Emergency Vehicle Operations Curriculum.

He came to Nevada Commission on POST in 1992 as a Training Officer for the Basic Academy and became the Bureau Chief in June 2006.  He possesses nine (9) Nevada POST Instructor Certificates and four (4) Nevada POST Instructor Trainer Certificates. He actively instructs for the POST Academy and is an adjunct instructor for the Western Nevada State Peace Officer Academy in Carson City, NV.   

He is the State Coordinator for the IACP Drug Recognition Expert Program, Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Program, and the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course training program.   He provides training to the POST Academy cadets as a subject matter expert in Emergency Vehicle Operations and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. 

Mike Sherlock, Audits & Compliance Supervisor, Professional Standards

Mike Sherlock has his juris doctor degree and is a licensed attorney. His law enforcement career has included assignments as a canine officer, field training officer, patrol supervisor, detective bureau supervisor, Operations Commander and robbery/homicide detective and detective sergeant. In addition, Mike spent over 10 years working in undercover assignments related to narcotics and vice, both as a detective and a detective sergeant.

As an instructor at the basic police academy and the narcotics enforcement school, he teaches in the areas of criminal law, search and seizure, constitutional law, crimes against persons and narcotics enforcement.  Mike has been recognized as an expert in a wide variety of law enforcement subjects including search warrant preparation and service,  undercover operations, prostitution enforcement, methamphetamine manufacturing and trafficking, under the influence of narcotics, cocaine and heroin trafficking and organized crime involvement in methamphetamine trafficking.

Rhonda Costa, Admin. Assistant I, Audits and Compliance, Professional Standards

Rhonda joined POST in 2010.  As a member of the Audits and Compliance section in the Professional Standards Bureau, her duties and responsibilities entail the entry and tracking of the annual continuing education mandatory reporting by agencies (individual Training Reports) and the academy audits. Rhonda was previously employed with the Nevada Appeal newspaper as a feature writer and Internet calendar editor.

Rhonda  hails from Vallejo, CA, and is a 17-year resident of Carson City where she volunteers for Advocates to End Domestic Violence and the Food For Thought organizations. She also is the secretary for the Supermodified Racing Association, and a member of the Carson City Raiders Booster Club where she serves as the Steering Committee representative to the Raiders organization.

Sharon Daniels, Certification & Records Supervisor, Professional Standards

Sharon Daniels is the Supervisor for the Certification & Records Section, and has served as the Post Commission Secretary since 1999.  She graduated with honors from Heald Business College earning her Secretarial Certification.  She attended Western Nevada Community College earning her Associates Degree in General Studies.  Sharon came to POST with seven years experience from Rockwell International and eight years experience in the Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety.

Kathy Floyd, Admin. Assistant II, Certification & Records, Professional Standards

Serving since 2007, Kathy began her assignment at POST after serving 15 years in corporate industry  as an administrative assistant, office manager and purchasing assistant.  She slao has an extensive background in customer relations.

As the Administrative Assistant II in the Certification & Records section, Kathy's responsibilities involve maintaining  peace officer  records and certifications. Previously, she was a member of the Audits and Compliance section where her duties involved the entry and tracking of the annual continuing education mandatory reporting by agencies (individual Training Reports) and the academy audits.

Boe Turner, Professional Development Bureau Chief

Boe has served with Nevada POST since 2006. Prior to that time, he served 29 years in California law enforcement where he served in progressive positions of responsibility culminating as the administrative lieutenant for Mono County Sheriff’s Office. He earned a BA from California State University and holds a California POST Management Certificate.

Karen Kendall, Training Officer, Professional Development

Karen has been a professional trainer/facilitator for over 30 years with emphasis on law enforcement and professional development and became a member of the POST training staff in November, 2009.  Karen has an extensive professional background; which includes teaching at Western Nevada College, Employee Development Manager, Training Officer, retired San Diego Police Officer, and the United States Navy (Hospital Corps). She is a certified trainer in 7 Habits of Highly Effective People/Leadership (Covey), Weapons of Mass Destruction/Domestic Preparedness (Homeland Security/FEMA), Defensive Driving (National Safety Council), and Career Development (UNLV).

Karen is a member of the National Institute of Corrections Training Directors Network, International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association, International Association of Correctional Training Personnel, American Correctional Association, and Correctional Peace Officers Foundation.  Ms. Kendall is currently working on her Executive Juris Doctor Degree, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management, and an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice.

Cindy Smith, Administrative Assistant III , Professional Development

Cindy joined the POST staff September 11, 2006. After relocating from Kailua, Hawaii, where she held a position as a collections manager at a credit union, she started her assignment with POST in the Professional Standards Bureau and was involved in audits and compliance.

Cindy became the Administrative Assistant III in the Professional Development Bureau in October, 2007, where her responsibilities encompass all the clerical and administrative operations for the Professional Development Bureau's courses and activities.

Orlando Guerra, Basic Training Bureau Chief

Orlando returned to POST in July of 2009.  He is a retired Marine Corps Sergeant Major and a certified category I peace officer in Nevada. Orlando has a very extensive background in training which includes training law enforcement personnel through Homeland Security. Prior to joining POST, he was a contractor with Navy intelligence in Naples Italy.

Sally Cardinal, Administrative Assistant III, Basic Training

Sally joined the POST team in January of 2004. She worked 6 years in the educational field as a Para Professional in Special Education with the Winnemucca and Carson City School Districts.

As the Administrative Assistant III in the Basic Training Bureau, Sally is responsible for all clerical operations and coordinates all POST Basic Academy activities.

Prior to joining the Basic Training Bureau, Sally worked in the Professional Standards Bureau, Records & Certifications and was also a previous a member of the Audits and Compliance section where her duties involved the entry and tracking of the annual continuing education mandatory reporting by agencies (individual Training Reports) and the academy audits.