Board Members
The Midwest Tactical Officers Association Board of the directors is made up of Officers from throughout the state of Wisconsin elected by members. The board is members represent geographic regions of the state, with the addition of a TEMS and Corrections representative.
Brian Puent - Vice President
Brian has over 30 years experience in law enforcement including over 25 years in training and Special Weapons & Tactics. Brian served in various roles with the several Emergency Response Teams including entry team, chemical munitions, team leader, sniper and eventually team commander. Brian retired from the Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office, where he held the position of Chief Deputy, November of 2015, but has remained as a part-time officer and trainer with Trempealeau Police, Galesville Police and his former agency, Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office. Brian is also a firearms, tactical response and fitness instructor with Western Technical College in Sparta, WI.
Home office: Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office
Jeff Stefonek - Treasurer
Jeff is a Captain with the Marathon County Sheriff's Office and has been a law enforcement officer since 2005. He is proud to serve on the Marathon County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team since 2008--a 28-man multi-jurisdictional team. He currently serves as Assistant Team Commander and formerly operated as a sniper and entry team member.
Home office: Marathon County Sheriff’s Department
Ryan Martin - Secretary
Correctional Officer Instructor, CERT Comander, Breacher for Dodge County Joint SWAT Team. Chemical Munitions Instructor, Pepper Ball Instructor, POSC Instructor Part time Village of Reeseville Police Officer.
Home office: Dodge County Sheriff's Office
Rob Dumovich - Area 1
Rob started his law enforcement career in 2018 as a Deputy Sheriff with the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office. Rob joined the Vilas County Emergency Response Team in 2020 and currently serves as an Operator and Sniper. Rob is active in his community by serving as a youth sport coach and leading fundraising efforts to support the community and its members. Rob is proud to represent law enforcement in the Northwoods as an MTOA board member.
Home office:Vilas County Sheriff's Office
"J.T." James Wohling - Area 2
J. T. is the Assistant Chief of Police for the City of Hayward Police Department. Before becoming the Assistant Chief of Police, J.T. spent almost four years as a detective for the City of Hayward. Along with being Hayward’s representative for the Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, he is also an Assistant Team Leader for the Sawyer County Tactical Response Team. J.T. has served on the MTOA board since 2014 and is a part-time patrol deputy for the Sawyer County Sheriff's Department.
Home office: City of Hayward Police Department
Will Krueger - Area 3
In 2008, Will began his law enforcement career in Southern Wisconsin. Will fulfilled a lifelong dream by moving to the Northwoods with his family, and was hired by the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office. Will quickly began serving on the Vilas County SWAT Team, and currently serves as an Operator on the entry team. He has a diverse list of specialty work experience, from several different law enforcement agencies. Will has been a Wisconsin DOJ Certified Law Enforcement Instructor of Firearms(Handgun and Rifle) and PCS since 2013. Will enjoys the TEAM aspect of SWAT operation and Law Enforcement. He utilizes this knowledge and experience to volunteer in his community by coaching Youth Football, encouraging each player to be accountable and uphold their responsibility to support their TEAM. He is honored to be working with the Midwest Tactical Officer’s Association as a Regional Board Member representing Area 3
Home office:Vilas County Sheriff's Office
Patty Stoughtenger - Area 4
Patty has been with the La Crosse County Sheriff’s Office since 2010. Formerly working in the Patrol, Investigative, and Court Services Divisions, she now serves in the Training Division overseeing all aspects of training within the agency. Patty is a DOJ certified EVOC Instructor and Scenario Instructor, a Field Training Officer, Glock Armorer, Taser Instructor, and Less Lethal Instructor. Patty has been on La Crosse County’s multi-jurisdictional Emergency Response Team since 2012 and is currently an Assistant Team Leader. She has also served as a mechanical and ballistic breacher, entry specialist, shield Instructor, chemical, NFDD and less lethal specialist, and Bearcat driver. She is proud to serve as the Region 4 representative.
Home office:La Crosse County Sheriff's Office
Matt Gilbert- Area 5
Matt Gilbert is a Patrol Sergeant for Baraboo Police Department, in law enforcement since 1999. He is a DAAT instructor, FitForce Instructor, and Operator for the Sauk County Multi-Jurisdictional Emergency Response Team.
Home office: Baraboo Police Department
Dana Stoner - Area 7
Patrol Sergeant
Home office:Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office
dana.stoner@co.trempealeau.wi.us
Charle Logan - Area 8
Charlie started in law enforcement in 2003, beginning with the City of Hayward Police Department and then moving to the Sawyer County sheriff’s Office in June of 2018. Charlie is an instructor in firearms, Taser, PepperBall, less lethal munitions, distraction devices, and chemical munitions. Charlie has been a member of the Sawyer County SWAT Team for 11 years which employs members from several departments in the area. Charlie has had several positions while on the team including team leader for four years, and is currently the team commander.
Home office:Sawyer County Sheriff's Office
Nathaniel M. Scheel - Area 10 Medical
Nathaniel (Nathan) Scheel After Serving in the Army and Army Natioanl Guard Natioanl Guard, Nathan began his career in EMS. Nathan began volunteering as an EMT with several rural agencies while attending paramedic school. He attened paramedic school at Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, Wisconsin. While working for Oneida County EMS Nathan continued his education and completed his Critical Care Paramedic. He was then hired as a flight paramedic with Life Link III at the Rhinelander Base. With his continued dedication to his local community he serves on City of Antigo Fire department as a part-time Critical Care Paramedic and Tactical Paramedic. Nathan is husband and father of two lovely chirdren who when he is not working he spends all of his time with.
Home office:City of Antigo Fire Department
Gerard T. Ritter II - Immediate Past President
For the past two years, I’ve had great pleasure serving as the Board President of the Midwest Tactical Officer’s Association. Being an active member with the MTOA since 2014, I am proud of the quality training that the board has offered over the years. The MTOA Board offered its first ever basic swat course this year, which was a huge success. My decision to step down as Board President allows future leaders to grow and bring fresh training ideas to the table. I have every bit of confidence that the MTOA Board will continue to deliver a quality training experience. I look forward to my continued involvement as Past President with the new MTOA Board. Cpt. Ritter Vilas County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Command
Home office: Vilas County Sheriff's Office
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