Public Safety Advisory Board

The Public Safety Advisory Board in Madison County advises on and enhances the efficiency of our emergency response system. Composed of professionals and community representatives, the board collaborates with local agencies to ensure prompt and effective emergency services, focusing on getting the right responders to the right location at the right time for the safety and well-being of our community.

The Public Safety Advisory Board will be 13 members. 7 members will hold positions on the Executive Board which will be the voting body of the Advisory Board. 4 Executive Committee members will be appointed by position with the 3 remaining Executive Committee members being voted into the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary position from the General Membership which will hold a two year term.

Executive Board Members (Voting Members)

• Chief Rodney Richardson – Richmond Police Department (Chairman of the Board)
• Chief Tim Gray – Madison County Fire Department (Vice Chairman of the Board)
• Chief Jason Hays – Berea Police Department (Secretary of the Board)
• Rob Minerich – Richmond City Manager
• Shawn Sandlin – Berea City Administrator
• Jill Williams – Madison County Deputy Judge Executive
• Tonya Donselman, Madison County EMS Director

Advisory Members (non-voting)

• Chief Robbie Smith – Richmond Fire Department
• Chief Deputy Tony Terry – Madison County Sheriff’s Department (Permanent Proxy for Sheriff Mike Coyle)
• Carlos Coyle – Madison County Deputy Coroner (Permanent Proxy for Coroner Jimmy Cornelison)
• Chief Charlie Russell – Berea Fire Department
• Ex Officio – Emergency Communications Center, 911 Director – Vacant
• Ex Officio – Emergency Management Agency, Director – Tim Gray