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
Lead Chaplain
Spokane County Sheriff's Office and, a Founder, and Executive Director of First Responder Chaplain Academy
Dave Lotze
Lead Chaplain
Bonner County, and a Founder of First Responder Chaplain Academy
Gino Palomino
Lead Chaplain
Spokane County Fire District 4, and a Founder of First Responder Chaplain Academy
Aaron McNally
Chaplain
Spokane County Fire District 8, and a Founder of First Responder Chaplain Academy
Stuart Vogelman
Lead Chaplain
Washington State Patrol and a Founder of First Responder Chaplain Academy
Jake Burkholder
Senior Chaplain
Spokane County Sheriff's Office
Nate Hoekesma
Funeral Director
Lauer Funeral Home
Bill Rossey
Owner
Spokane Cremation
Darryl Russell
Senior Chaplain
Washington State Patrol
Jeff Otis
District 4 Commander
Washington State Patrol
Bob Purdy
Chaplain
Washington State Patrol
First Responder Chaplain Academy Support Team
Renee Townsley
Registrar
Yvonne Losey
Support Staff
Tracy Richards
Support Staff
Ryan Stemkosi
Deputy Director