Regional Directors

Regional Directors

                            Region 1                           

Director:

Andrew Treinies


Andrew began his police career in 2015 with the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) Police Department. During his time there, he was an integral member of the Officer Emergency Operations Team, where he presented active shooter training to staff and assisted with Children's Crisis Intervention Training. He was assigned to an alternative campus, where he focused on building trust between students and law enforcement. In recognition of his contributions to the community and his department, Andrew was named Officer of the Year in 2018 and received the SAISD GEM Command and Supervisor Award for Excellence.   In 2019, Andrew joined the San Antonio Police Department, where he worked patrol in the inner city for several years before transitioning to the Mental Health Unit. He holds an Advanced Officer License, as well as certifications as a Mental Health Officer, Instructor, and School-Based Law Enforcement Officer. In the Mental Health Unit, Andrew played a key role in providing mental health training for officers during annual in-service sessions and in training cadets and dispatchers. He is also a member of the Peer Support Team and Family Assistance Team and has participated in the Officer Emergency Operations Team.   In 2024, Andrew joined Texas CIT after becoming involved with the organization during the annual conference. His passion for public service and mental health continues to drive his work in the community.   



Amanda Coleman has worked in Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA) crisis intervention and prevention since 2009 and is the Chief Crisis Programs Officer at Bluebonnet Trails Community Services. She has expertise in multiple elements of the crisis continuum- somewhere to call (Crisis Hotline, 988), someone to respond (Mobile Crisis Outreach, co-responder programs), and a place to go (respite, extended observation, Diversion Center). Additionally, she has worked in college and university, private practice, residential, and intensive outpatient program settings. Amanda is a founding member of the implementation team for the Texas Suicide Care Initiative in 2019, in partnership with the Health and Human Services Commission and LMHA systems. She has delivered and developed training curriculum since 2015 and is certified as a Crisis Worker by the American Association of Suicidology. Additionally, Amanda is a Trainer for Standard Response Protocol (SRP) and Standard Reunification Method (SRM), school safety planning program adopted by the Texas Association of School Boards Risk Management Fund and the Texas School Safety Center. Beginning in 2025, Amanda serves as the Region 1 Co-Director on the Board of Directors for the Texas Crisis Intervention Team Association. She has served since 2019 on the Central Texas Challenge to Prevent Veteran Suicide and was the 2019-2020 Chair of the Creating Protective Environments Subcommittee. Amanda lives in Round Rock with her husband Kevin and children Carter & Adelaide. 

Co-Director:

Amanda Coleman

                            Region 2                           


Director:

Emily Morris

Officer Emily Morris exemplifies the spirit of collaboration, compassion, and professionalism that defines the Texas Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Association. As a dedicated Mental Health Officer and member of the Sugar Land Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership in bridging the gap between law enforcement, behavioral health systems, and the community.

Officer Morris approaches every mental health crisis with composure, empathy, and sound judgment. She has been instrumental in implementing SLPD’s collaborative initiatives with Texana, local hospitals, and the Fort Bend County Attorney’s Office to ensure that individuals in crisis receive timely and appropriate care. Her work reflects not only technical expertise but also a deep understanding of the human impact behind every call for service.

In her time with SLPD, Officer Morris has earned a reputation for professionalism, integrity, and teamwork. She actively mentors new officers in crisis response, helping them navigate the complexities of mental health calls while maintaining officer safety and preserving the dignity of those in crisis. Her ability to communicate effectively across agencies—law enforcement, courts, and healthcare—has made her an invaluable resource and a respected voice in Fort Bend County’s crisis response system.

As Region 2 Director, Officer Morris would bring both field experience and forward-thinking vision to the Texas CIT Association. She understands the realities of frontline policing and the importance of strong regional networks that promote consistency, collaboration, and education. She is passionate about expanding CIT programs, supporting officer wellness, and increasing public trust through compassionate policing. Officer Morris’s leadership is grounded in service. Whether assisting on high-risk mental health calls, organizing outreach efforts, or supporting regional CIT training, she consistently goes above and beyond to strengthen partnerships and advocate for solutions that protect both the public and those who serve it. Her commitment, credibility, and calm leadership style make her exceptionally well-suited for this role. Officer Morris would represent Region 2 with the same dedication she shows her department—by leading with heart, integrity, and purpose. She embodies the mission of Texas CIT: building safer, stronger communities through understanding, connection, and care.



Ann MacLeod is a Director in the Crisis Division of The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD.  She oversees field-based programs and law enforcement collaborations.  Ann has a lengthy history in the mental health field with a focus on community mental health.  Her experience includes mental health issues from assisting with legislative rules to face-to-face contact with clients.  She has developed several innovative collaborative projects between behavioral health providers, law enforcement, Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, and the district attorney’s office to assist in the needs of individuals with a mental health diagnosis.  Ann has presented at international, national, and regional behavioral health and law enforcement conferences.  Ann is the behavioral health liaison for Houston which is designated as a national Council of State Governments Learning Site.  Ann has been involved as a board member and officer of the Texas Crisis Intervention Team (TCIT) association.  Ann holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology.  She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in the State of Texas and is certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors.   


Co-Director:

Ann Macleod

                            Region 3                           

Director:

Jeremy Brown

Jeremy Brown is a dedicated law enforcement professional serving as a Training Sergeant with the Collin County Sheriff’s Office. With extensive experience in various roles within the Detention Division, he now leads the development and implementation of training programs in the Professional Standards Section. Jeremy holds an Advanced Jailer’s License and is a certified TCOLE, Taser, OC, and Less Lethal Instructor. He has served as a Field Training Officer (FTO) and Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) Instructor for Jailers, and now oversees the Detention FTO program. Jeremy is also an active leader in the law enforcement community, contributing to the Collin County Mental Health Symposium, Texas CIT Association Conference, and instructing on Suicide Prevention and Mental Health. His leadership and commitment to mentorship make him a valuable asset to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office and the broader law enforcement community.  In Jeremy’s spare time, he enjoys woodworking, working on his farm and soaking up the sun on sandy beaches whenever he can get away.   



Christina “Tina” O'Rear is a highly experienced law enforcement professional with 30 years of service with the Grapevine Police Department. As the North Texas Regional Director for the Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network and Co- Regional Director for Region 3 of TXCIT, she plays a vital role in supporting the mental health and resilience of officers and civilians across Texas. A sought-after instructor and speaker, she has trained agencies nationwide in crisis intervention, peer support, de-escalation, and trauma-informed care. Tina has served in various critical roles, including as a DEA Task Force Officer and Peer Support/CISM & Mental Health Coordinator, responding to major incidents such as line-of-duty deaths, officer suicides, and mass casualty events. 

In addition to her extensive training and certifications, Tina is a Critical Incident Response K9 handler and faculty member for the International Critical Incident Foundation. She has received multiple state and international awards for her work in Peer Support/CISM and mental health advocacy. As the founder of Blue Line CISM, she provides expert training and crisis support nationwide. Through her leadership, service, and commitment to officer well-being, Tina continues to make a lasting impact on law enforcement and the communities she serves. 

Co-Director:

Christina O'Rear

                            Region 4                           


Director: 

Teresa Phelps

Teresa Phelps is a recognized leader in law enforcement mental health and crisis intervention, with over 30 years of service in Bell County, Texas. She was among the first four deputies certified in mental health response and the first to transition from jail-based mental health services to patrol, demonstrating early innovation and leadership in crisis response.

In 2013, Teresa identified the need to strengthen crisis response and laid the groundwork to establish the Crisis Response Division. She researched budgets, staffing, equipment, and policy requirements, securing grant funding through Central Counties Services to consolidate mental health responsibilities into a single division. While she is not currently leading the division, her vision and initiative created a sustainable program that continues to enhance community-focused law enforcement.

Throughout her career, Teresa has collaborated with the County Attorney’s Office, behavioral hospitals, and other stakeholders to develop operational procedures aligned with Health and Safety Statutes. She has trained officers statewide in CIT, de-escalation, intellectual disability awareness, and PTSD/brain trauma, and founded the Bell County Mental Health Training Center, whose curriculum has been adopted by U.S. Army Military Police training, earning her the United States Army Civilian Award. She also introduced Autism-focused crisis intervention programs and consistently mentors officers, demonstrating a commitment to professional development and community safety.

After retiring in 2023, Teresa returned to the Bell County Mental Health Unit as a deputy, recommitting herself to mentoring and supporting less experienced officers while continuing to advance crisis intervention and community partnership initiatives. Teresa Phelps’s experience, vision, and dedication to CIT make her an exceptional candidate for Texas CIT Association Regional Director, Region 4. Her proven ability to create sustainable programs, deliver statewide training, and foster collaboration underscores her capacity to strengthen CIT initiatives and support law enforcement and communities across the region.



Jaylyn Schumpert is the Director of Business Development at Cedar Crest Hospital & RTC (an inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Belton, Texas). She began her career in healthcare over 20 years ago and is passionate about being able to help individuals and families get the best care possible. She joined the Cedar Crest Hospital team and the mental health sector in 2019 and since that time has been doing community outreach and providing education to help reduce the stigma around mental health and advocate for mental health patients and services. Jaylyn has spent a great deal of time educating school personnel, students, and community stakeholders on suicide awareness and prevention and has been a facilitator for the ASK+ About Suicide to Save a Life Course since 2020. For the last 4 years, she has expanded her knowledge and has played an active role in helping to provide Crisis Intervention training to law enforcement officers across the state of Texas and received her International Crisis Intervention Coordinator Certificate in 2024. She recently began offering community crisis intervention courses in hopes of bridging the gap between community intervention and law enforcement intervention when it comes to mental health crisis situations.

Jaylyn has an Associate of Arts from McLennan Community College, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Houston, an MBA from the University of Phoenix. She is also a member of the Texas CIT Association, on the Texas CIT Association Conference committee and a board member for Central Texas Youth Services.


Co-Director:

Jaylyn Schumpert

                            Region 5                           

Director:

Rhonda Russ

Rhonda Russ is a retired Detective from the El Paso Police Department, where she served for 21 years from August 1992 to June 2013.  She is currently the Chief of the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and is a TCOLE Instructor. Rhonda is also a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), a Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider Supervisor (LSOTP-S), an EMDRIA-approved EMDR Consultant, and a Certified EMDR Therapist. She oversees all CIT mental health personnel for local law enforcement agencies, School-Based CIT, Crisis MCOTS, and CIS IDD/MIH.  In her free time Rhonda enjoys taking care of her 40 palm trees and loves to travel.   





Kristen Weindorf is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas. Originally from New Jersey and has made El Paso her home for almost 8 years. She has worked with Emergence Health Network for over seven years total under the Crisis and Emergency Services Department in various roles. She completed her Master’s in Social Work in 2018 with Arizona State University. In 2019 she assisted in being a part of CIT when it launched with the El Paso Police Department. She then spent about three years working in the field as a specialist, lead therapist, and CIT Program Manager with El Paso Police Department (EPPD). She is currently holding the title of CIT Director, overseeing EPPD & Horizon Police Department. as well as providing therapy to those living in Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey. She utilizes many skills and is trained in EMDR, having a strong background in crisis intervention and trauma.

Co-Director:

Kristen Weindorf

                            Region 6                           

Director:

Bryce Burton

Sergeant Bryce Burton has served with the Randall County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) in Amarillo, Texas for nine years, gaining extensive experience across multiple divisions including Jail, Patrol, and currently, the Criminal Investigation Division. In his current role, he specializes in investigating juvenile crimes and mental health cases. 

Sgt. Burton holds a bachelor’s degree from West Texas A&M University, along with an Advanced Peace Officer License, Negotiator Certification, and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Certification. He also serves as the coordinator for RCSO’s Crisis Intervention Team, working closely with the local mental health authority, different community resources, and outreach teams to advocate for individuals in need. 

As a dedicated leader in law enforcement, Sgt. Burton is committed to mentoring his team and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and community trust. Outside of his professional duties, he is actively involved in his local church, enjoys quality time with his wife and son, and appreciates a good, cold craft beer. Whether he's on or off the job, Sgt. Burton remains dedicated to serving his community—protecting those in need, supporting his team, and making a positive impact wherever he goes.   



Audie Ramirez is a Patrol Deputy with the Randall County Sheriff’s Office, bringing 10 years of law enforcement experience. He holds certifications as a Firearms Instructor, Basic Instructor, Mental Health Peace Officer, and Hostage Negotiator. 

Dedicated to public safety and crisis intervention, Audie is committed to bridging the gap between law enforcement and mental health. Through de-escalation techniques and effective communication, he works to ensure positive outcomes in high-stress situations. As an instructor, he is passionate about training fellow officers in essential skills that enhance both officer and community safety. 

Outside of law enforcement, Audie is a proud husband and father and is originally from Dallas (Oak Cliff). When he is not serving his community, Audie combines his passion for music and creativity as a DJ. Whether on duty or behind the turntables, he values precision, rhythm, and staying in tune with the environment around him. 

Co-Director:

Audie Ramirez