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Contact POST

For general POST-related questions, please use the following phone number or e-mail:

For questions about becoming POST certified, renewing a POST certification, or transferring an out-of-state certification to Colorado, please use the following e-mail:

POST Staff Contact List - Effective 01/24/2024

Department
Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training 
1300 Broadway, 9th Floor
Denver, Colorado 80203
Google Map
 For general inquiries, email: post@coag.gov
For certification questions, email: certification@coag.gov
 
Erik Bourgerie
POST Director
erik.bourgerie@coag.gov
 Conducts Show Cause Hearings
Coordinate Rulemaking Process
Manage POST Staff
Review & Approve Certification Variance Requests
Ron Ryan
POST Deputy Director
720-508-6714
ron.ryan@coag.gov
 Conducts Show Cause Hearings
Coordinate Rulemaking Process
Manage POST Staff
Review & Approve Certification Variance Requests
Mario Noriega
Administrative Coordinator
(720) 508-6721
mario.noriega@coag.gov
 General POST Information
Certification Verification
Appointments & Separations
Administrative Support
Non-Certified PID Requests
Rulemaking & POST Manual
Chris Cooper
Administrative Coordinator
720-508-6710
chris.cooper@coag.gov 
 General POST Information
Certification Verification
Appointments & Separations
Administrative Support
Non-Certified PID Requests
Gwen Burke
Academy Curriculum Developer
720-508-9961
gwen.burke@coag.gov
  
Compliance
Mary Vekasy
Compliance Manager
720-508-6737
mary.vekasy@coag.gov
 
 POST Rule Variance Requests 
Federal Agency Curriculum Review

Megan Serena (on extended leave starting April 25, 2024). Please contact 720-508-6721 or certification@coag.gov 

Compliance Coordinator
720-508-6724
megan.serena@coag.gov

 Basic, Reserve, Provisional & Renewal Certifications
Test Outs & POST Exam Schedule
Academy Schedule Approval & Financials
Janelle Rasmussen
Compliance Specialist
720-508-6731
janelle.rasmussen@coag.gov
 Basic Certifications
Academy Liaison
Academy Inspections
Act SME Committee Liaison
Eric Sipes
Compliance Specialist
720-508-6871
eric.sipes@coag.gov
 Basic Certifications
Academy Liaison
Academy Inspections
Firearms SME Committee Liaison
Lisa McCammon
Compliance Specialist
720-508-6872
lisa.mccammon@coag.gov
 Basic Certifications
Academy Liaison
Academy Inspections
Driving SME Committee Liaison

Investigations

Courtnay Schwartz
POST Investigator
303-913-8225
courtnay.schwartz@coag.gov
 Actions Against Certification
Disqualifying Incidents
Criminal History Reviews 
Rule 8 Variance Reviews
Training
Bob Baker
Training Manager
720-508-6719
robert.baker@coag.gov
 In-Service Continuing Education Training Information
In-Service (Rule 28) Agency Waivers
Online Training
Dan Ostrander
Training Coordinator
720-508-6667
dan.ostrander@coag.gov
 In-Service Continuing Education Training Information
In-Service (Rule 28) Agency Waivers
SFST Program
Course Approvals
Online Training
Training Calendar Updates
Jared Torsney
Training Coordinator
720-508-6720
jared.torsney@coag.gov
 Marijuana Curriculum
Impaired Driving Training Information & Scheduling
Online Training
Nicola Erb
Training Coordinator
720-508-6734
nicola.erb@coag.gov 
 
 Impaired Driving Training Information & Scheduling
VIN Inspector Certification
Course Approvals
Online Training
Grants
Kim Hernandez
Grant Manager
720-508-6682
kimberly.hernandez@coag.gov
 Grant Administration
Contract Management
Payment Reimbursement Authorizations
Kishawn Leuthauser
Grants Specialist
720-508-6747
kishawn.leuthauser@coag.gov
 Review Contracts and Applications
Review Payments and Processing
In-Service Continuing Education Grants
Victoria Edstedt
Grants Specialist
In training, please contact Kim Hernandez or
victoria.edstedt@coag.gov 
 
 Review Contracts and Applications
Review Payments and Processing
Regional Grants
Social Media & Website Assistance
Event Calendar Updates
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