Commissioners, Executive Director, and Staff Directory

The Commission on Correctional Peace Officer Standards and Training (CPOST) was established by the Legislature in July 2015, to develop, approve, and monitor standards for the training of State Correctional Peace Officers. The Commission is comprised of six members, three members appointed by and representing the management of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; three members appointed by the Governor upon recommendation by, and representing the members of, the California Correctional Peace Officers’ Association. Each Commissioner serves a four year term. CPOST staff operates under the direction of the Commission. CPOST is dedicated to the vision, mission, values, and training goals of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. CPOST is working diligently to ensure a well-trained, quality workforce.

Commissioners	Title
Brian Pinneo, Chair	Correctional Lieutenant
Heather Bowlds, Vice-Chair	DJJ Deputy Director
Robert Calderon	OPOS Correctional Administrator
Josh Eustice	Parole Agent I
Harold Gee	Correctional Officer
Connie Gipson	DAI Deputy Director

Alternate Members	Title
Jason Lowe	R.A. McGee CTC Academy Administrator
Teresa Perez	DJJ Superintendent
Timothy Sheldon	Correctional Lieutenant

Executive Staff	Title
Annemarie Del Mugnaio	Executive Director
Paul Bestolarides, Ed.D.	Correctional Captain(RA)

Staff	Title
Erick Espana	Correctional Sergeant
Jessica Tabayoyong	Parole Agent I
Robin DeFehr	Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Janette Galvin	Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Jason Morlock	Office Technician

Organization Chart