2025 Keynote & Breakout sessions
Monday, September 29
Morning Keynote Speaker
Corrections: Where We Are and Insights for the Future
Robert Green
Robert L. Green is the 8th Secretary and Executive Director of the American Correctional Association. He served six months as the ACA Executive Director Designee before being named Executive Director. He began his correctional career with the Frederick Sheriff's Office in 1985, ultimately achieving the rank of Major, Corrections Director. In 2000, he was selected for a senior position with the Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation, one of the 50 largest jail systems in the country, where he also served as the Director of that department. In 2019, Governor Larry J. Hogan selected him to become the 12th Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services for the State of Maryland. He is a graduate of Shepherd University, West Virginia.
Robert L. Green is the 8th Secretary and Executive Director of the American Correctional Association. He served six months as the ACA Executive Director Designee before being named Executive Director. He began his correctional career with the Frederick Sheriff's Office in 1985, ultimately achieving the rank of Major, Corrections Director. In 2000, he was selected for a senior position with the Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation, one of the 50 largest jail systems in the country, where he also served as the Director of that department. In 2019, Governor Larry J. Hogan selected him to become the 12th Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services for the State of Maryland. He is a graduate of Shepherd University, West Virginia.
Breakout Session #1
10:00am - 11:30am
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10:00am - 11:30am
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WI DOC Secretary Townhall
Jared Hoy, Secretary, WI Dept of Corrections
This session will serve as a town hall forum for attendees with the DOC Secretary Jared Hoy.
This session will serve as a town hall forum for attendees with the DOC Secretary Jared Hoy.
The Power of Presence
Robert Green, Executive Director, American Correctional Association
Confronting Myths of Child Sexual Abuse by Understanding Perpetrator Manipulation
Room: Linden/Rosewood
Lynn Cook, Children’s Justice Act Program and Policy Analyst, WI Department of Justice, Office of Crime Victim Services
Gerise LaSpisa, District Attorney, Green Lake County
From the moment a child sexual abuse case is reported, virtually every behavior of the child related to the abuse, becomes questioned and used as a barometer of the truthfulness of the child’s account of events. What if we could better understand the behavior of each child by looking more closely at the behaviors of the perpetrator? What if we could come to understand how each and every choice the child made was a REACTION caused by the perpetrator. Information about the process commonly called “grooming” can reframe the way our communities view children and teens who report sexual abuse. With a strong understanding of each phase of perpetrator manipulation, the behaviors of children experiencing sexual abuse make sense.
Lynn Cook, Children’s Justice Act Program and Policy Analyst, WI Department of Justice, Office of Crime Victim Services
Gerise LaSpisa, District Attorney, Green Lake County
From the moment a child sexual abuse case is reported, virtually every behavior of the child related to the abuse, becomes questioned and used as a barometer of the truthfulness of the child’s account of events. What if we could better understand the behavior of each child by looking more closely at the behaviors of the perpetrator? What if we could come to understand how each and every choice the child made was a REACTION caused by the perpetrator. Information about the process commonly called “grooming” can reframe the way our communities view children and teens who report sexual abuse. With a strong understanding of each phase of perpetrator manipulation, the behaviors of children experiencing sexual abuse make sense.
Eagle Nation Hostage Situation and the Aftermath
Room: Lawrence
Craig Hoffer, Investigator, Neenah PD
Samantha Hoffer
Investigator Craig Hoffer was an Assistant Team
Leader on the SWAT team, in 2015, when a hostage situation took place at Eagle Nation Cycles (the clubhouse for the Fox Valley Chapter of the Hell's Lovers Motorcycle Gang). During a hostage rescue attempt, Investigator Hoffer was shot
in the helmet. A short time later, a subject emerged from the building with a gun in his hand and was shot and killed by Investigator Hoffer and another officer. This session will cover an overview of the incident, the aftermath, how Investigator Hoffer and his wife, Samantha Hoffer, have dealt with their trauma, and how they overcame a multitude of
other issues as a couple and a family.
Craig Hoffer, Investigator, Neenah PD
Samantha Hoffer
Investigator Craig Hoffer was an Assistant Team
Leader on the SWAT team, in 2015, when a hostage situation took place at Eagle Nation Cycles (the clubhouse for the Fox Valley Chapter of the Hell's Lovers Motorcycle Gang). During a hostage rescue attempt, Investigator Hoffer was shot
in the helmet. A short time later, a subject emerged from the building with a gun in his hand and was shot and killed by Investigator Hoffer and another officer. This session will cover an overview of the incident, the aftermath, how Investigator Hoffer and his wife, Samantha Hoffer, have dealt with their trauma, and how they overcame a multitude of
other issues as a couple and a family.
Breakout Session #2
1:30pm - 3:00pm
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1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Human Trafficking with Foreign Minors
Room: Crown/Bond
Mariana Rodriguez, Director of UMOS Latina Resource Center
Morelia Blanco Rincon, Lead Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate
This session will provide an in-depth overview of human trafficking of unaccompanied minors. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of vulnerabilities faced by foreign minors who become victims of trafficking, including the factors that make them more susceptible to exploitation. Attendees will also learn about the legal frameworks, local response efforts and support services available to assist victims. Through case studies and real life examples, participants will leave the session better equipped to recognize and respond to the trafficking of foreign and unaccompanied minors in their communities.
Mariana Rodriguez, Director of UMOS Latina Resource Center
Morelia Blanco Rincon, Lead Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate
This session will provide an in-depth overview of human trafficking of unaccompanied minors. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of vulnerabilities faced by foreign minors who become victims of trafficking, including the factors that make them more susceptible to exploitation. Attendees will also learn about the legal frameworks, local response efforts and support services available to assist victims. Through case studies and real life examples, participants will leave the session better equipped to recognize and respond to the trafficking of foreign and unaccompanied minors in their communities.
Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
Room: Oaktag/Parchment
Dan Maki, Senior Probation & Parole Agent, WI DOC
This session will cover Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
that we see not only in Wisconsin, but also the Midwest and Nationwide. We will cover their signs, symbolism, criminalistic behavior, etc.
Dan Maki, Senior Probation & Parole Agent, WI DOC
This session will cover Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
that we see not only in Wisconsin, but also the Midwest and Nationwide. We will cover their signs, symbolism, criminalistic behavior, etc.
State Retirement/Benefits FAQs
Room: Ebony/Briarwood
Thomas Bajek
Thomas Bajek
Confronting Myths of Child Sexual Abuse by Understanding Perpetrator Manipulation
Room: Linden/Rosewood
Lynn Cook, Children’s Justice Act Program and Policy Analyst, WI Department of Justice, Office of Crime Victim Services
Gerise LaSpisa, District Attorney, Green Lake County
From the moment a child sexual abuse case is reported, virtually every behavior of the child related to the abuse, becomes questioned and used as a barometer of the truthfulness of the child’s account of events. What if we could better understand the behavior of each child by looking more closely at the behaviors of the perpetrator? What if we could come to understand how each and every choice the child made was a REACTION caused by the perpetrator. Information about the process commonly called “grooming” can reframe the way our communities view children and teens who report sexual abuse. With a strong understanding of each phase of perpetrator manipulation, the behaviors of children experiencing sexual abuse make sense.
Lynn Cook, Children’s Justice Act Program and Policy Analyst, WI Department of Justice, Office of Crime Victim Services
Gerise LaSpisa, District Attorney, Green Lake County
From the moment a child sexual abuse case is reported, virtually every behavior of the child related to the abuse, becomes questioned and used as a barometer of the truthfulness of the child’s account of events. What if we could better understand the behavior of each child by looking more closely at the behaviors of the perpetrator? What if we could come to understand how each and every choice the child made was a REACTION caused by the perpetrator. Information about the process commonly called “grooming” can reframe the way our communities view children and teens who report sexual abuse. With a strong understanding of each phase of perpetrator manipulation, the behaviors of children experiencing sexual abuse make sense.
Eagle Nation Hostage Situation and the Aftermath
Room: Lawrence
Craig Hoffer, Investigator, Neenah PD
Samantha Hoffer
Investigator Craig Hoffer was an Assistant Team
Leader on the SWAT team, in 2015, when a hostage situation took place at Eagle Nation Cycles (the clubhouse for the Fox Valley Chapter of the Hell's Lovers Motorcycle Gang). During a hostage rescue attempt, Investigator Hoffer was shot
in the helmet. A short time later, a subject emerged from the building with a gun in his hand and was shot and killed by Investigator Hoffer and another officer. This session will cover an overview of the incident, the aftermath, how Investigator Hoffer and his wife, Samantha Hoffer, have dealt with their trauma, and how they overcame a multitude of
other issues as a couple and a family.
Craig Hoffer, Investigator, Neenah PD
Samantha Hoffer
Investigator Craig Hoffer was an Assistant Team
Leader on the SWAT team, in 2015, when a hostage situation took place at Eagle Nation Cycles (the clubhouse for the Fox Valley Chapter of the Hell's Lovers Motorcycle Gang). During a hostage rescue attempt, Investigator Hoffer was shot
in the helmet. A short time later, a subject emerged from the building with a gun in his hand and was shot and killed by Investigator Hoffer and another officer. This session will cover an overview of the incident, the aftermath, how Investigator Hoffer and his wife, Samantha Hoffer, have dealt with their trauma, and how they overcame a multitude of
other issues as a couple and a family.
Breakout Session #3
3:30pm - 5:00pm
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3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Human Trafficking with Foreign Minors
Room: Crown/Bond
Mariana Rodriguez, Director of UMOS Latina Resource Center
Morelia Blanco Rincon, Lead Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate
This session will provide an in-depth overview of human trafficking of unaccompanied minors. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of vulnerabilities faced by foreign minors who become victims of trafficking, including the factors that make them more susceptible to exploitation. Attendees will also learn about the legal frameworks, local response efforts and support services available to assist victims. Through case studies and real life examples, participants will leave the session better equipped to recognize and respond to the trafficking of foreign and unaccompanied minors in their communities.
Mariana Rodriguez, Director of UMOS Latina Resource Center
Morelia Blanco Rincon, Lead Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate
This session will provide an in-depth overview of human trafficking of unaccompanied minors. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of vulnerabilities faced by foreign minors who become victims of trafficking, including the factors that make them more susceptible to exploitation. Attendees will also learn about the legal frameworks, local response efforts and support services available to assist victims. Through case studies and real life examples, participants will leave the session better equipped to recognize and respond to the trafficking of foreign and unaccompanied minors in their communities.
Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
Room: Oaktag/Parchment
Dan Maki, Senior Probation & Parole Agent, WI DOC
This session will cover Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
that we see not only in Wisconsin, but also the Midwest and Nationwide. We will cover their signs, symbolism, criminalistic behavior, etc.
Dan Maki, Senior Probation & Parole Agent, WI DOC
This session will cover Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
that we see not only in Wisconsin, but also the Midwest and Nationwide. We will cover their signs, symbolism, criminalistic behavior, etc.
State Retirement/Benefits FAQs
Room: Ebony/Briarwood
Thomas Bajek
Thomas Bajek
Confronting Myths of Child Sexual Abuse by Understanding Perpetrator Manipulation
Room: Linden/Rosewood
Lynn Cook, Children’s Justice Act Program and Policy Analyst, WI Department of Justice, Office of Crime Victim Services
Gerise LaSpisa, District Attorney, Green Lake County
From the moment a child sexual abuse case is reported, virtually every behavior of the child related to the abuse, becomes questioned and used as a barometer of the truthfulness of the child’s account of events. What if we could better understand the behavior of each child by looking
more closely at the behaviors of the perpetrator? What if we could come to understand how each and every choice the child made was a REACTION caused by the perpetrator. Information about the process commonly called “grooming” can
reframe the way our communities view children and teens who report sexual abuse. With a strong understanding of each phase of perpetrator manipulation, the behaviors of children experiencing sexual abuse make sense.
Lynn Cook, Children’s Justice Act Program and Policy Analyst, WI Department of Justice, Office of Crime Victim Services
Gerise LaSpisa, District Attorney, Green Lake County
From the moment a child sexual abuse case is reported, virtually every behavior of the child related to the abuse, becomes questioned and used as a barometer of the truthfulness of the child’s account of events. What if we could better understand the behavior of each child by looking
more closely at the behaviors of the perpetrator? What if we could come to understand how each and every choice the child made was a REACTION caused by the perpetrator. Information about the process commonly called “grooming” can
reframe the way our communities view children and teens who report sexual abuse. With a strong understanding of each phase of perpetrator manipulation, the behaviors of children experiencing sexual abuse make sense.
Negotiations/SWAT Case Study: Oshkosh PD
Room: Lawrence
LT Mike Hotter
LT Mike Hotter
Tuesday, September 30
Tuesday Keynote Speaker
Attracting Tomorrow's Talent with Today's Leaders
This keynote session focuses on talent attraction and workforce retention by building understanding of who we are, how we were raised, and how each generation views “work” as a part of their identity. Learn talent attraction and retention strategies to overcome generational differences and attract Millennial and Gen Z employees and keep them from leaving!
Steve Bench
Steve Bench is a nationally recognized keynote speaker who delivers presentations and training sessions that offer engagement strategies for attracting and retaining Millennial and Gen Z employees, empowering Gen X management, capturing Boomer wisdom and cultivating future leadership by leveraging the strengths of each generation.
Steve founded Generational Consulting in 2017 to help companies and organizations better understand generational differences and has since shared his message with audiences across the country, earning the nickname “The Millennial Guy." Steve has developed a reputation for delivering high energy, engaging presentations that provide actionable strategies and meaningful results.
Steve is also the Creator of "The Pitch!," a visionary 501c3 educational non-profit that is best described as a Shark Tank-style business contest for teens. By nurturing young minds and cultivating their entrepreneurial spirit, "The Pitch!" empowers the leaders of tomorrow to thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape.
Breakout Session #4
10:30am - 12:00pm
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10:30am - 12:00pm
Please click on the "+" for a description of the session
Manager’s Survival Guide to Gen Z
Room: Crown/Bond
Steve Bench, Generational Consulting, Founder
This session will inspire your audience with a refreshing perspective on how to mentor the next generation of workforce talent by showing Gen Z through authentic experiences how they can get a piece of their adult identity through their career. Learn specific techniques to be an genuine leader, find common ground, build trust and loyalty, and improve accountability and commitment.
Steve Bench, Generational Consulting, Founder
This session will inspire your audience with a refreshing perspective on how to mentor the next generation of workforce talent by showing Gen Z through authentic experiences how they can get a piece of their adult identity through their career. Learn specific techniques to be an genuine leader, find common ground, build trust and loyalty, and improve accountability and commitment.
K9 Demonstration with Outagamie County Sheriffs
Room: Oaktag/Parchment
Deputy Dubens
Deputy Dubens
DOC Incident Management Team
Room: Ebony/Briarwood
Glenda Loomans, WIDOC- IMT Leader
Tom Campbell, WIDOC- IMT CO-Lead
Nikki Schwebke, IMT CO-Coordinator
Renee Henke, IMT CO-Trainer
In 2003 and 2004 directives were signed by the US President and WI Governor establishing NIMS as the system to manage domestic incidents and incidents in WI. WI DOC Executive Directive #73 established NIMS as the standard for incident
management for the Department of Corrections. DOC executive Directive #81 followed which established a DOC Incident Management Team.
Since then, the Department of Corrections has created and trained an Incident Management Team. This team is a comprehensive resource maybe utilized throughout the DOC to assist and augment ongoing operations during an incident. Our 40+ multi-disciplinary, multi-divisional team can be deployed in full or part, to respond to an incident or
planned event. DOC IMT will provide consistency in the application of ICS/NIMS. This team has been deployed to assist at Joint ERU events, multiple activations to assist during the COVID 19 pandemic, planned events and annual disturbance
plans evaluations a crossed several divisions within DOC.
Learn more about what the WI DOC Incident Management Team provides during an incident, our training and experience, and most importantly how the team can support you and
your site.
Glenda Loomans, WIDOC- IMT Leader
Tom Campbell, WIDOC- IMT CO-Lead
Nikki Schwebke, IMT CO-Coordinator
Renee Henke, IMT CO-Trainer
In 2003 and 2004 directives were signed by the US President and WI Governor establishing NIMS as the system to manage domestic incidents and incidents in WI. WI DOC Executive Directive #73 established NIMS as the standard for incident
management for the Department of Corrections. DOC executive Directive #81 followed which established a DOC Incident Management Team.
Since then, the Department of Corrections has created and trained an Incident Management Team. This team is a comprehensive resource maybe utilized throughout the DOC to assist and augment ongoing operations during an incident. Our 40+ multi-disciplinary, multi-divisional team can be deployed in full or part, to respond to an incident or
planned event. DOC IMT will provide consistency in the application of ICS/NIMS. This team has been deployed to assist at Joint ERU events, multiple activations to assist during the COVID 19 pandemic, planned events and annual disturbance
plans evaluations a crossed several divisions within DOC.
Learn more about what the WI DOC Incident Management Team provides during an incident, our training and experience, and most importantly how the team can support you and
your site.
What’s in your cup? Practical, Whole Person Self-Care
Room: Linden/Rosewood
Rebecca Green Blanks
Rebecca Green Blanks
Negotiations/SWAT Case Study: Oshkosh PD
Room: Lawrence
LT Mike Hotter
LT Mike Hotter
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