Michael G. LeStrange is a 40 year Law Enforcement Officer with extensive experience in juvenile crime prevention and community policing. He served as a road patrol field training officer, and with command approval, started the first youth boxing program in his department. He is the founder and president of Cops Helping Kids Inc.

Sean Flynn has 14 years experience working as a Law Enforcement Officer. He supervised road patrol officers and supervised the community policing unit in his district. In addition, he was the Police Athletic League coordinator. He currently serves youths as an educator and coach, and is currently with Plam Beach County School Police.

Joseph Lee is an attorney in Palm Beach County, Florida. In addition to his law practice, he is an adjunct professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University where he teaches business law. He is a former City of Greenacres Councilmember. He serves on the Board of Directors and is the legal adviser to Cops Helping Kids Inc.

“Robert Tutko serves at the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office as a captain. He has more than 25 years experience and serves in Corrections Court Security. He has volunteered in many humanitarian projects and is involved with the Glades PAL Youth Boxing Program. He enjoys helping the underprivileged and serving people. He is a tremendous asset to our organization”.

Glenn Romstadt is a 37 year Law Enforcement Officer and served in many divisions through his two state policing career. He gives his time and has volunteered in Belle Glade, Florida at the youth boxing program, and has been a mentor on field trips and youth athletic competitions.

Mark E. Essary is a 35 year Law Enforcement Officer who has supervised road patrol officers, as well as community services division. He worked with youths in the explorer program, was a foster parent for 10 years, and mentors kids regularly.  In addition to serving on the Board, he is the organization Chaplin.

With over 35 years of dedicated service in law enforcement, Rolando Silva has established a distinguished career, primarily in Command-Level Leadership roles. He has also held the position of Special State Prosecutor for the 15th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office.

Rolando earned a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Lynn University, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. He is an active member of both the Florida Bar and the Washington, D.C. Bar. Additionally, Rolando is a graduate of the FBI National Academy’s 254th Session and the Harvard Kennedy School’s Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program.

A respected voice in the field, Rolando has contributed to various law enforcement journals, including his notable article, “Reset Leadership,” published in American Police Beat Magazine. This work encapsulates his leadership philosophy that emphasizes perseverance as the cornerstone of success. He has received numerous accolades, including the 2010 Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award from the United States Attorney’s Office and being named a finalist for the prestigious IACP Webber Seavey Award in 2012.

Beyond his professional achievements, Rolando has been married to his wife, Lisa, for 38 years and is the proud father of two children, Michael and Christina. In his spare time, he is committed to service, traveling to Haiti and Africa, as well as taking on leadership roles on various charitable boards in his local community.

Tristram Moore is a 25 year Law Enforcement Officer. He serves as a Major at the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. In addition, he has served in many divisions in his career, supervisor of Road Patrol Officers and Violent Crime Detectives. In his non working hours he coaches and is a mentor to at-risk youths. He enjoys giving to the community both on and off duty, and serves on our Board of Directors.

Director of Bureau of Public Affairs /Public Information Officer | Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office

Teri is a 35-year veteran of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. She has worked in various divisions at the Sheriff’s Office including, Booking/Inmates Records, Work Release/In-House Arrest, Corrections Administration, Off Duty Employment, Human Resources and Media Relations now known as the Bureau of Public Affairs. Teri has spent the majority of her career in the Bureau of Public Affairs.

In 2008, Teri was selected by Sheriff Ric Bradshaw to head the Media Relations Office. She is currently the Bureau Director/Public Information Officer. The Bureau of Public Affairs is comprised of Public Information, Social Media, Video Unit, Graphics Unit, Community Outreach Coordinators, the Agency Awards program/Retirement program, Agency Historian, the Agency website, the Volunteer Unit, Reserve Deputy Program, Agency Support Services and the Therapy K9 Unit.

Teri is the President of CO-OP. A group designed to improve communication and develop professional relationships among governmental agencies and the media. The members include Public Information Officers from city, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, fire rescue departments, hospitals, courts, health organizations, emergency management, local utilities, city and county governments, and the print and television media.

Teri holds a Bachelor of Public Administration, Magna Cum Laude, from Barry University. Teri is married to Nick and has two daughters, Britany, 34 years old and Brooke, 28 years old.

Marti Pearson is a bookkeeper/accountant for Roderick C. Moe CPA, P.A. in Palm Beach County, Florida and has worked for the firm for more than 11 years. She enjoys giving back to the community by volunteering and using her skills to assist Cops Helping Kids Inc and other non-profit organizations by maintaining their financials; obtaining grants and keeping their non-profit status current.