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 |
| Jamal Rowe | Deputy Director |
| Pedro Chanelo | Correctional Administrator |
| Nathan Gaughan | Associate Warden |
| Christopher Trott | Correctional Officer |
| Alternate Commissioners | Title |
|---|---|
| Alisha Gibson | Correctional Officer |
| Timothy Sheldon | Correctional Lieutenant |
| Staff | Title |
|---|---|
| Tina Bayles | Executive Director |
| Kelly Rainwater | Correctional Captain |
| Johnny Huynh | Special Assistant |
| Timothy Klein | Correctional Lieutenant |
| Davey Cervantes | Parole Agent II |
| Alesandro Padilla | Correctional Sergeant |
| Anna Bozworth | Correctional Officer |
| Paul Bestolarides | Correctional Captain (RA) |
| Robin DeFehr | Staff Services Manager I |
| Judy Bourgeois | Associate Governmental Program Analyst |
| Lisa Carter | Associate Governmental Program Analyst |
| Alexis Gonzales | Seasonal Clerk |
