Barbara served as a long-time member of the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce Education Steering Committee, at times chairing the Business/Education Exchange Day, and serving on the Educator Recognition Breakfast Committee. Barbara has worked with a variety of educator groups over the years with a focus on good communication and supportive relationships in both the public and private sectors. She is a consistent donor at Blood Bank of the Redwoods, an active member of St. Leo’s Parish in Boyes Hot Springs, and has chosen to begin her retirement volunteer life as a Co-Chair of the Ursuline/Cardinal Newman Cooperative Campaign and by joining the Chaplaincy Board in August, 2007.

She has a BA from Sonoma State University and is a graduate of Leadership Santa Rosa’s class 9.

In 2003, Captain Edmonds was promoted to Lieutenant and managed the Department’s Detective Bureau. He was promoted to Captain in 2006 and put in charge of Law Enforcement Special Services. Captain Edmonds has an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership. He has served on the Board since 2000.

Mr. Kelly is a member of the State Bars of California and Texas and the Supreme Court of the United States as well as other Federal Courts. He was a founding member of the faculty of Empire College of Law from 1973 to 1986 teaching courses in contracts, corporations, and partnerships. He is a civil trial lawyer handling corporate, construction, real estate, and estate litigation. He represents numerous business and individuals in general and estate planning matters. He is a retired Air Force Colonel having served on active duty and the reserves for thirty (30) years.

Herb currently works part time as the Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Healdsburg and as a business consultant for the Redwood Empire Small Business Development Center, which is part of Santa Rosa Junior College. Herb brings to the Chaplaincy Board his expertise and vast experience in management, having served on several non-profit boards.

In 1999, Tom was selected to supervise the Sex Crimes & Family Violence Investigations Section. He supervised the evolution of the Department’s Computer Forensic expertise, the improvement and efficiency of the tracking and investigation of registered sex offenders, as well as providing Domestic Violence training to the entire Department. In 2002, he was promoted to Lieutenant. His initial responsibilities included Patrol Watch Commander and manager of the newly created Police Training Officer program. In August 2004, he was promoted to Captain. He is currently the Division Commander for the Field Services Division, the largest division in the Department, consisting of the Patrol Bureau & Traffic Bureau.

Tom received his Associate of Science Degree from Santa Rosa Junior College in Administration of Justice in 1993 and his Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Mary’s College in Business Management in 1997. He received his Master of Arts Degree in Psychology (focusing on Organizational Development) from Sonoma State University in 2005. He is a graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute, Class 109, and Leadership Santa Rosa, Class 19. He also holds a Lifetime Limited Services Teaching credential and has been part of the Adjunct Faculty at Santa Rosa Junior College since 1985.

Chris began his career in Law Enforcement with the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department in 1990 as a Correctional Officer. In 1992, he was promoted to Deputy Sheriff. Chris has worked a variety of patrol assignments that included Roseland Substation Deputy, Windsor Police Officer, Patrol Sergeant, and Valley Substation Sergeant. Besides his investigations assignment as Lieutenant, he served as a Child Abuse Sexual Assault Detective and Property Crimes Investigations Sergeant. Chris also served in many collateral assignments including Firearms Instructor, Field Training Officer, and Special Operations Unit member and Commander.

Chris resides in the Town of Windsor and is very involved in the community. He coaches youth sports and fundraises for various causes affecting the youth in the community.

Dr. Edward currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Chaplaincy, is a supporter of Face to Face and co-author of the book "Seeing Good at Work".