Board Of Directors
President: Randy Sparling
Vice President: Terry Wold
Treasurer: Jane Tschida
Secretary: Position Vacant
Volunteer Coordinator/ Social Media: Lori Schmieg
Web Admin: Amber Romero
MN State Fair Representative: Janis MacKimm
Board Members: Esther Brown , Stephen Boerboon, Jerry Romero, Tammy Greschner, Wayne Harmon, Kirsten Christopherson, Kyle Raasch, Larry Raasch, Ronald Steave, Michael Trenda, Joe Kaufman, Steve Johnson,
Jake Boerboon
S.P.P.D. K-9 Commander (Ex-Officio): Paul Ford
S.P.P.D. K-9 Unit (Ex-Officio): Sgt. Nicole Spears
S.P.P.D. K-9 Unit (Ex-Officio): Sgt. Pat Murphy
S.P.P.D. K-9 Unit (Ex-Officio): Sgt. Tom Tanghe
Foundation Accomplishments
Dogs: k9s for SPPD as needed since 2000, assist with veterinary bills not covered by city, assist with expenses for retired K-9s
Facilities: Addition to training center (Classroom, Commanders Office, Sgt. Office, restroom, breakroom), concrete patio and sidewalk, storage shed, field lighting, kennels including grooming equipment.
Training: Two new sets of agility training equipment, funds for training staff to attend training seminars
Misc: funds for National Team expenses, provided ballistic helmets and body armor for all k9 handlers, provide ballistic vests to K-9s, miscellaneous supplies not provided for in the k9 Unit budget