John joined TMPA in 2007 after retiring from the Inglewood Police Department. As the Director of Field Services, he enjoys traveling the state meeting and visiting with TMPA members.

John is a graduate of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Academy and holds an advanced certificate from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Outside of work his favorite thing to do is spend time with his son and daughter. His other hobbies include cycling, cooking, going to the rodeo, and Texas football.

Dick has been a field representative since 2005. He has also been a TMPA board member and president. His favorite part of the job is working with officers throughout Texas. Prior to TMPA, Dick served as Constable in Tom Green County, Precinct 2. Before that he was the Director of Security for the San Angelo Colts baseball team, and retired from San Angelo PD after 16 years. He also worked as an Angelo State University police officer.

Dick attended Angelo State University, majoring in Government with a Criminal Justice option, and the Concho Valley Regional Law Enforcement Academy. He has nearly 2,000 hours in TCOLE law enforcement training and holds a Master Peace Officer Certification. Outside of work Dick enjoys watching baseball and traveling by cruise ship.

Before coming to TMPA in May 2014, Bryan worked for Borger Police Department as CID Sergeant. He also spent 11 years as an academy instructor at the Panhandle Regional Law Enforcement Academy in Amarillo, the school he graduated from. He has 24 years of law enforcement experience, including patrol, SWAT, and criminal investigation duties.

Bryan holds a TCOLE Master Peace Officer license and TCOLE Instructor certification. He is both a defensive tactics and driving instructor. Bryan has a passion for instructing and mentoring police officers so TMPA presented the perfect opportunity for him to meet police officers throughout the state doing what he loves, while being closer to his children. When he’s not at work, Bryan enjoys spending time with his family, going to church, visiting the gun range and working out.

Yolanda is a full-time field representative and is available to assist our members in a time of need. After 20 years of service, she retired to join TMPA as a field representative and instructor. She served with the Sugar Land Police Department for over 17 years and worked as a patrol sergeant and field training supervisor. Other assignments over the years included field training officer, oral review board member, recruiting and background investigator, and accreditation manager (CALEA). Prior to SLPD, Yolanda served with the La Marque Police Department and Galveston County Sheriff’s Office.

Yolanda earned a BBA in Management and an MBA in Leadership. She holds a Master Peace Officer Certification and a TCOLE Instructor’s license. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and time with family and friends.

Leighton is a field representative covering the Houston Metro and Southeast Texas areas. He has been in law enforcement since 1993 and is currently a reserve deputy at Chambers County Sheriff Department. Leighton has been employed at TMPA since 2010.

Leighton has extensive knowledge and experience in contract bargaining and all aspects of police association matters. Born in Louisiana, He is a native of Beaumont where he attended Lamar University for Criminal Justice. Away from work, Leighton enjoys time with his wife and 3 boys, one of which plays college baseball.

Clint has been with TMPA since 2011. He feels the best part of the job is visiting members across the state and working to ensure every Texas law enforcement officer has the best legal representation possible.

A third-generation police officer, Clint is a retired detective from the Garland Police Department where he was responsible for investigating burglaries and crimes against children and persons. Before Garland PD, Clint served almost three years with the Plano PD.

Clint is a law enforcement instructor, Master Peace Officer, subject matter expert in various LE fields and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. In his off time, Clint enjoys spending time with his sons, travelling, and teaching/public speaking.

Tony is the field representative covering the North Texas area. Tony began his law enforcement career in 1989 and retired from Frisco PD after serving at Allen PD, and the Collin County Sheriff’s Office. Tony enjoys meeting diverse groupsnew of individuals from different parts of the state and serving them in any capacity.

Tony holds a Master Peace Officer Certification and has extensive knowledge in setting up new associations and helping them succeed. When he’s not working, Tony loves spending time with his wife Tara, his children, and grandson. He also enjoys Texas Country music, camping, and cooking.

JP is a full-time field representative covering the South Texas area. He is a former Deputy with the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office and previously worked for the Weslaco Police Department and with the Hidalgo County DA HIDTA Task Force. JP became a TMPA field rep because he wanted the opportunity to work for a professional law enforcement association that is dedicated to the protection of men and women who serve their community.

JP holds an Advanced Peace Officer Certification, TCPA Crime Prevention Certification, TTPOA SWAT Certification, Cooper Institute LE Fitness Specialist Certification and a Texas Crime Stoppers-Coordinator Certification. Outside of work, JP enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters as well as working with his church youth group on community projects.

As a field representative and trainer, Ray visits with officers and works to assist them during times of crisis. Prior to TMPA he spent 25 years in law enforcement, retiring from the Brenham Police Department after 22 years. During his career he served as a Patrol Officer, DARE Officer, SWAT Operator and Detective. He continues to serve as a Reserve Officer.

Ray holds a BA in Criminal Justice, and a Master Peace Officer Certification. Outside of work Ray and his family enjoy motorsports, especially open wheel and sport car racing. He also likes to jog and tinker with cars.

John entered public service at the age of 17 by enlisting in the United States Army. After serving in the Army, John attended and graduated from the Alamo Area Council of Governments Law Enforcement Academy in San Antonio Texas.

John holds a Master Peace Officer license and is an advanced TCOLE instructor. John frequently teaches firearms and intoxicated driver courses to law enforcement.

Since becoming a Peace Officer, John has worked with both municipal and county law enforcement, currently commissioned as a deputy Sheriff. His favorite part about being a TMPA field representative is the ability to serve the members in a variety of ways. From cooking at fundraising events, training in various areas of law enforcement, tracking legislative actions, and helping at a local level with various law enforcement issues, there are always new challenges.

Bobby is a part-time field representative covering a 12-county area with Webb to the south, Val Verde to the north, and Medina to the east. He is a veteran of Del Rio PD and is currently assigned to the training academy. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and started his career in law enforcement in the summer of 1993. His goal as a field representative is to continue to provide TMPA’s unmatched customer service by ultimately taking care of his fellow officers.

Bobby is a TCOLE instructor, firearms instructor, and ALERRT and FLETC Active Shooter instructor, to name a few. He also holds a Master Peace Officer Certification. Outside of work, Bobby enjoys spending time with his family and coaching peewee football.

Tyler began his career at Dallas County Sheriff Office, then in 2006 transferred to the Jefferson Police Department. He currently works for Marshall Police Department as a Detective (he has been employed with Marshall going on 9 years). Tyler also serves on the U.S. Marshal Fugitive Task Force for the East Texas region. He has served in numerous functions as Background Investigator, SWAT, Motorcycle/Traffic Officer. Tyler currently holds an Advanced TCOLE certification and is also a TCOLE Instructor.

Tyler is a proud husband to his high school sweetheart and proud father to two. He enjoys hunting, grilling, sports, and spending time with friends and family.

Brandon has been with TMPA as a part-time field representative for over six years. He is also a former president of his local police association. He has experience in negotiating employee benefits and pay issues.

Brandon is focused on serving TMPA members, acting as an instructor for TCOLE classes and recruiting new members in the Panhandle. As a full-time police officer with over 22 years experience, Brandon holds a TCOLE master peace officer license and TCOLE advanced instructor certificate. He is also an NAPD driving instructor and was a Field Training Officer for 13 years. He currently works as a detective specializing in death investigations.

Additionally, Brandon was an Army Infantryman following graduation from the U.S. Army Infantry School. He also attended the OPFPR Academy in Hohenfels, Germany, where he trained U.S. troops as well as multiple European military forces.

Outside of work, Brandon enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys woodworking, fishing and hunting.

A part-time field representative since 2009, Buddy covers East Texas. His favorite part of the job is being able to serve and support TMPA’s members by sharing his experience and training in all facets of law enforcement, but especially post-traumatic emotional events. Buddy has been in law enforcement for more than 40 years, spending 30 years with the Jasper PD and retiring as a Police Captain.

Buddy holds a BS in Law Enforcement from Southwest Texas State University and a Master Peace Officer Certification.