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POST Commission Members

The Commission has seventeen (17) members from various law enforcement and public backgrounds, supported by six (6) staff members. A proxy may only vote if the voting member is not present. Nine (9) members are required for a quorum.


Secretary Nathaniel McQueen Jr.
Chairperson (Appointed by the Governor)
Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security

Kathleen Jennings
Attorney General
Her proxy is Investigator Robert Irwin

Colonel Melissa Zebley
Delaware State Police Superintendent
Her proxy is Major Christy Ballinger

Chief Wilfredo Campos
Chief of the Wilmington Police Department
His proxy is Major Anthony Bowers

Colonel Joseph Bloch
Chief of the New Castle County Police Department
His proxy is Captain Patricia Davies

Chief Thomas Johnson
Chief of the Dover Police Department

Chief Mark Farrell
Chief of the Newark Police Department
His proxy is Lieutenant Andrew Rubin

Dr. Mark Holodick
Delaware Secretary of Department of Education
His proxy is Ms. Rosalie Morales

Mayor Nicholas Smith, Clayton
President of the Delaware League of Governments

Mayor Robin Christiansen, City of Dover
Mayor of Kent County Municipality
New Term Starts Jan 9, 2024, and expires January 9, 2027

Mayor William Chandler, Dagsboro
Mayor of Sussex Municipality
New Term Starts February 16, 2024, and expires February 16, 2025

Chief Patrick Ogden, University of Delaware
Chair of the Delaware Police Chief’s Council
His proxy is Executive Director (Chief, Ret.) Jeffrey Horvath

Representative Franklin Cooke
Chair of the Delaware House of Representatives Public Safety Committee

Senator Marie Pinkney
Chair of the Delaware Senate Corrections and Public Safety Committee

Three Public Governor Appointees:

  • Mr. William Collick
    New Term Starts Jan 9, 2024, and expires January 9, 2027
  • Mr. Derrick Deadwyler
    New Term Starts Jan 9, 2024, and expires January 9, 2027
  • Reverend Dr. Carol Boggerty
    New Term Starts May 22, 2024, and expires May 22, 2027