The Team
Navajo Nation Leadership
Leonard Redhorse, III
Deputy Chief of Police | Navajo Police Department
Deputy Chief Redhorse has served the Navajo Police Department for 18 years, leading to his current role as Deputy Chief of Police. He began his career with the Navajo Police Department as a Police Officer. He assumed increasing roles of responsibility as a Criminal Investigator, Senior Police Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Commander. Leonard has a Bachelor of Science in History with a Minor in Political Science from Eastern New Mexico University and a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University. Leonard also graduated from Arizona State University’s Arizona Problem Oriented Leadership Institute, Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command, Homeland Security Leadership Academy, FBI LEEDA’s Leadership Institute, and several programs through the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Project Leadership
Keri Gonzalez
Chief Executive Officer | MTM Solutions, LLC.
Keri is an emergency communication professional with over 20 years of experience. Keri strives to enhance the professional development of Native American communities by utilizing the skill sets learned of direct public safety answer point experience, continuing education, and daily application. Keri is the former training coordinator for a combined 9-1-1 dispatch center. She also instructs at local, state and National level training including law enforcement academies as well as conferences. Keri holds numerous state and national certifications. Keri is the CEO of MTM Solutions LLC providing manage-the-moment training and consulting for the Navajo Police Department and other public safety organizations, specializing in tribal development for 9-1-1 Centers. Keri has been a consultant for the Navajo Police Department for 6+ years after being deeply moved by the dedication of her peers within that community. Keri quickly realized that the men and women serving the Navajo Nation community in the dispatch centers were no different from her. The only dividing factor was the lack of technology and training they had received. These were things she had taken for granted since she began her career as a 9-1-1 dispatcher/call taker in 2004. Keri began to brainstorm about ways to bring the knowledge she had gained over the course of her career to these amazing individuals. Building leaders within the Navajo Police Telecommunications Officials, so that they can drive change in their own communities has been her highest priority.
Adelbert “Tyler” Frazier
Co-Founder | ArrowTek
Tyler has over 20 years of experience in power generation, management, project management, and engineering. Tyler holds bachelor’s degree in Mineral Engineering and a master’s degree in engineering management from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, respectively. Tyler is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP#1449319, since 2011) with the Project Management Institute (PMI) and a certified Six Sigma Green Belt practitioner through Arizona State University- Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering. Tyler is a member of the Navajo Nation and is of the Táchii’nii (Red Running into the Water People Clan) born for the Kin ł ichii’nii (The Red House People Clan). His maternal grandparent clan is Tó’aheedlíinii (The Water Flows Together Clan), and his paternal grandfather clan is Tódich’ii’nii (Bitter Water Clan). Tyler resides in Mittenrock, New Mexico.
Susan Cunningham
President | Spatial Data Research, Inc. (SDR)
As a founding member of the SDR team, Susan brings thirty years of experience crafting Addressing and GIS solutions for 9-1-1 and Public Safety to this project. Her involvement in all aspects of in-house projects and professional commitment to client education and enrichment have helped cement SDR as a leading 9-1-1 GIS provider. SDR’s service-centered philosophy and client retention is bolstered by Susan’s emphasis on problem-solving, developing custom solutions for rural clients, and continuing education. Susan has broad experience in project management, business development, technical and feature writing, cartography and software product design. She stays abreast of all aspects of 9-1-1, GIS and addressing developments and is a frequent presenter and educator at industry conferences.
Tyus A. Ellison
Owner/Lead Marketer | Ellison Media & Marketing
Tyus has received hands-on learning and experience in marketing and public relations for over ten years. Most notably, his experience ranges from his time as the Media Specialist for the Farmington Municipal Schools to his contributions to San Juan College as a Marketing Specialist and the San Juan County Communications Authority as a Public Safety Dispatcher. Additionally, from social media to in-person convenings, Tyus has covered many events for various San Juan County community organizations. Finally, through his work with the Farmington Municipal Schools and San Juan College, Tyus gained a comprehensive knowledge of photography and videography; telling stories through a lens is his favorite way to do so. He’s also learned first-hand about PSAP structure and organization as a Dispatcher, Training Officer, then interim Shift Supervisor with the San Juan County Communications Authority. In addition, he’s obtained his bachelor’s degree in Media Communications from the Los Angeles Film School, has his Public Safety Telecommunicator (PST) Certification through the State of New Mexico Department of Public Safety, and received training from the New Mexico Broadcasters Association as a Public Information Officer.
