The Executive Leadership Training Seminar (ELTS) brought together 150 law enforcement leaders in Seaside for an engaging and energizing week of leadership development. Attendees enjoyed engaging speakers, great food, and meaningful peer connection throughout the conference. A special thank you to Chief Todd Engstrom and Chief Steve Winegar (Ret.), who confidently shared their insights and seasoned perspective with their peers.

For those unable to attend, please stay tuned for video uploads of each session as they become available in the members-only area of the OACP website. And as always, our sincere thanks to Kerry Drum for her outstanding videography, along with her very capable assistant, Captain Jerry Drum.

During the New Chiefs' Dinner at last week’s Executive Leadership Training Seminar, attendees were given a warm and personal introduction to Oregon’s newest chiefs - revealing the winding paths, passions, and personalities that ultimately shaped their leadership. **Chief Jami Resch** shared that her career in policing began with a bet to take the Portland Police Bureau test - an unexpected decision that changed her life trajectory, as she otherwise envisioned herself in the medical field. **Chief Jason Millican** spoke a bit about his personal health journey - having lost 100 pounds - along with his love of golf and the fact that, in another life, he might have been a plumber. Other stories highlighted equally rich and varied experiences. **Chief Bob Day ** (who was not able to attend during our 2025 event) recalled riding horses early in his career with PPB, noting that policing was always his calling, even if his mother once hoped he’d become a preacher. His ideal escapes now range from African safaris to trips to Disneyland. **Chief Tino Banuelos** shared that law enforcement was always his goal - starting as a cadet at just 17 - and later expanding his service by joining the Oregon National Guard as a medic at age 38. **Chief Cord Wood ** nearly became a pharmacist, grew up ranching in Oregon, and spent his early years near the heart of the Rajneesh movement. His wife, Josie,  also shared a personal connection to the Association as the daughter of past OACP President Jim Soules. Finally, **Chief Pete Rasic** the middle child of seven, spoke about always being the peacemaker, his lifelong desire to be in policing, and his many talents outside of work - ranging from handyman skills to beer making. Together, these stories painted a vivid picture of leaders shaped not just by the badge, but by the diverse experiences that brought them there.