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 |
|---|---|
| Josh Eustice | Parole Agent I |
| Connie Gipson | DAI Director |
| Rick Hill | Warden |
| Jason Lowe | DJJ Deputy Director |
| Christopher Trott | Correctional Officer |
| Alternate Members | Title |
|---|---|
| Pedro Chanelo | Correctional Administrator |
| Nathan Gaughan | Associate Warden |
| Alisha Mason | Correctional Officer |
| Teresa Perez | DJJ Associate Director |
| Timothy Sheldon | Correctional Lieutenant |
| Guillermo Viera Rosa | DAPO Director |
| Staff | Title |
|---|---|
| Paul Bestolarides | Executive Director (A) |
| Kelly Rainwater | Correctional Captain |
| Timothy Klein | Correctional Lieutenant |
| Erick Espana | Correctional Sergeant |
| Anna Bozworth | Correctional Officer |
| Davey Cervantes | Parole Agent II |
| Mike Horn | Correctional Officer |
| Marty Jones | Correctional Captain (RA) |
| Cushiyah Yehuda | Senior Youth Correctional Counselor |
| Robin DeFehr | Staff Services Manager I |
| Judy Bourgeois | Associate Governmental Program Analyst |
| Lisa Carter | Associate Governmental Program Analyst |
| Aleena Cruz | Staff Services Analyst |
| Jason Morlock | Special Assistant |
