Our Faculty

Our team is comprised of a collection of highly trained, experienced, and decorated chaplains with many years of experience serving military and first responder personnel. 

meet the team

First Responder Chaplain Academy Teaching Team

Robert Kinnune

Robert Kinnune

Lead Chaplain
Spokane County Sheriff's Office and, a Founder, and Executive Director of First Responder Chaplain Academy
Dave Lotze

Dave Lotze

Lead Chaplain
Bonner County, and a Founder of First Responder Chaplain Academy
Gino Palomino

Gino Palomino

Lead Chaplain
Spokane County Fire District 4, and a Founder of First Responder Chaplain Academy
Aaron McNally

Aaron McNally

Chaplain
Spokane County Fire District 8, and a Founder of First Responder Chaplain Academy
Stu Vogelman

Stuart Vogelman

Lead Chaplain
Washington State Patrol and a Founder of First Responder Chaplain Academy
Jake Burkholder

Jake Burkholder

Senior Chaplain
Spokane County Sheriff's Office
Nate Hoekesma

Nate Hoekesma

Funeral Director
Lauer Funeral Home
Bill Rossey

Bill Rossey

Owner
Spokane Cremation
Darryl Russell

Darryl Russell

Senior Chaplain
Washington State Patrol
Jeff Otis

Jeff Otis

District 4 Commander
Washington State Patrol
Bob Purdy

Bob Purdy

Chaplain
Washington State Patrol

First Responder Chaplain Academy Support Team

Jayce Quaschnick

Jayce Quaschnick

Registrar
Yvonne Losey

Yvonne Losey

Support Staff
Tracy Richards

Tracy Richards

Support Staff
Renee Townsley

Renee Townsley

Support Staff