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 |
| Pedro Chanelo | Associate Warden |
| Jason Lowe | DJJ Deputy Director |
| Christopher Trott | Correctional Officer |
| Alternate Commissioners | Title |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Johnny Huynh | Special Assistant |
| Timothy Klein | Correctional Lieutenant |
| Anna Bozworth | Correctional Officer |
| Davey Cervantes | Parole Agent II |
| 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 |
| Stephanie Barraza | Associate Governmental Program Analyst |
| Alexis Gonzales | Seasonal Clerk |
