2024 Executive Committee

 

2024 Executive Committee in Butte, MT

Left to right: Michael Weaver, Peggy Glass, Chanel Waples, Tim Martindale Jr., Jenni Cherry, Zach Slattery, Delaware Steingruber

 
 

Current Leadership

 

Tim Martindale Jr.

A Washington state transplant, Tim Martindale Jr. was tapped to lead the Gallatin County 911 center in 2019. In his 14 years of experience before that, Tim served as the Technical Agency Coordinator for the Criminal Justice Information Network, training coordinator, and supervisor in Pacific County Communications. Once selected, Tim was tasks with the installation and imeplementation of a new radio system, new phones and text-to-911 software, and the construction and relocation of a new 911 center.

 

Chanel Waples

A true world traveler, Chanel Waples was born in Hawaii and moved to Maryland at age 6. After high school, she moved back to Hawaii and graduated with a BS in Forensic Science. She began her career as a Police Radio Dispatcher in 2008 at the Honolulu Police Department, but apparently missed the cold weather, and joined the Helena Lewis and Clark County Communications Center in 2014. Chanel quickly earned a role as a Lead Dispatcher just three years later. In 2021, Chanel was promoted to her current position as the 911 Programs Manager.

 

Peggy Glass

Peggy Glass

 

Zach Slattery

Zach Slattery began his career as a Public Safety Telecommunicator in 2008 with the Helena Lewis and Clark County Communications Center. He was promoted to a Lead Dispatcher in 2017 and in 2021 he was promoted to 911 Operations Manager.

 

Delaware Steingruber

Delaware Steingruber is the Training Manager for Gallatin County

Past Leadership

 
 
 

Kimberly Burdick, CPE RPL ENP

Kimberly Burdick began her career in public safety in 1989 and has served APCO extensively since 2005. Kimberly created and implemented her agency’s first training program in 1997 when she was promoted to supervisor, and after 17 years of dispatching, Kimberly found herself directing the 911 center in Choteau County. Kimberly has since served in leadership roles for APCO at state, regional, and national levels where she campaigned for professional development, improved legislative protections, and a more connected community for all Public Safety Communications employees.

Kimberly Burdick, CPE RPL ENP

 

Susan Bomstad

Susan Bomstad has served Montana APCO diligently since 1972. She held the roles of Secretary and Treasurer for many years until she was elected President in 2005 and again in 2009. After more than 30 years with Missoula 911, co-chairing multiple APCO conferences, and tirelessly working toward a 20-year retirement for emergency dispatchers, Susan is finally enjoying “retirement.” Curious what that means? Check out the Montana Law Enforcement Museum’s website for more information!

Susan Bomstad, center