ASSOCIATE Magazine FBINAA Q4-2025

continued from "Association Update", on page 8

John Simmons | National Historian John Simmons was born in Southern California and raised in Michigan. Immediately following high school graduation in 1978, he enlisted in the U.S. Army as a military policeman. Fol lowing tours in Germany and Alabama, he served as an Army CID Special Agent in Virginia. Following graduation from Officer Candidate School, he was commissioned as an armor officer and served in Cavalry assignments at Fort Knox, Ky., before returning to the Military Police Regiment. The remainder of his Army career included tours in Germany, Florida, Kansas, Johnson Atoll (in the Pacific Ocean) and Kansas (again).He retired in 2000 as a major while serving as the Provost Marshal for Fort Leavenworth. Simmons’ civilian law enforcement career included serving as the police chief in Lansing, Fairway and Mission – all in Kansas near Kansas City. He was blessed to be selected to attend the FBI National Academy’s 215th Session and graduated in December of 2003. He became active in the Kansas/Western Missouri Chapter and served nearly eight years as the chapter’s secretary/treasurer. Simmons retired from law enforcement at the end of 2013 and was hired in early 2014 by CZ-USA, a national firearms manufacturer/importer, to establish a national law enforce ment/military sales program. He introduced CZ and Dan Wesson firearms to first responders throughout the country. The position also allowed him to become a sponsor at many chapter events. In 2022, he retired for a third time and decided to make it last! His role as the NA’s national historian began in 2023 and he is half way through his four-year term. Jeff McCormick | Executive Director Jeff McCormick brings more than 30 years of law enforce ment experience to the FBI National Academy Associates (FBI NAA) as its Executive Director. An FBI Special Agent for more than 20 years, McCormick served in the Philadelphia, Springfield, Cincinnati, and Pitts burgh Field Divisions. He also spent time at FBI Headquarters in the Counterterrorism and Training Divisions. At the FBI Academy, McCormick served as the Chief of the FBI National Academy Unit (FBINA). For more than three years at the FBINA, he was respon sible for the training of more than 3,000 law enforcement profes sionals from around the globe. After retiring from the FBI, McCormick was appointed chief of police at Fairmont State University in West Virginia, where he also developed and launched a new police academy. Prior to joining the FBI, McCormick served as a patrolman, then detective for the Perry, Ga., Police Department, and as a lieuten ant for the Valdosta, Ga., Police Department. McCormick was also the accreditation manager for both departments, leading each to national accreditation. McCormick holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Georgia and a master’s degree from the American Military University. He and his wife Shirlene have four children and seven grandchildren.

After earning his bachelor’s degree, he followed in his par ents’ footsteps and spent a year teaching in the classroom before realizing his true calling was in public service. He transitioned into law enforcement, where his natural ability to connect with others and explain complex ideas translated into a passion for instruction. Today, he channels his educator’s heart into teaching a wide range of law enforcement programs, helping officers grow both personally and professionally. Whether on the water or in the training room, his approach remains the same: steady, genuine, and focused on bringing out the best in those around him. Jimmy looks forward to serving the FBINAA with that same mindset. Steve Hrytzik | Section IV Representative Originally from Pittsburgh, Pa. Stephen Hrytzik moved to Ohio when he was in high school. He currently serves as the chief of law enforcement accreditation for the Department of Public Safety (DPS). Prior to working for DPS, he was a member of the Powell Police Department from 1991 – 2023, retiring as chief of police in 2023. Steve graduated with honors from Mount Vernon Nazarene University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He is a graduate of the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police Police Executive Leadership College Session 22 and attended the 221st session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy. Steve currently serves as the Section IV Representative for the FBI National Academy Associates National Board. When Steve was just starting his career as a police officer, he had an interesting experience. At 22 years old, he was assigned to work un dercover in a high school, where he pretended to be a 16-year-old sophomore (yes, he looked that young and had a lot more hair!). Since only a few administrators knew he was undercover, he had to do all the homework and attend classes. He spent six months in the school, before the assignment ended and arrests were made. Sheryl and Steve have been married for 29 years. They have two grown children who are both married: Chris (Kylie) Hrytzik and Madison (Peyton) Finneran. They were blessed by the birth of their first grandchild, Callie Shea Finneran, in the spring of 2025. Kevin Jensen | National Chaplain National Chaplain Kevin Jensen and his wife of 42 years, a teaching leader for 30 years for a Bible Study Fellowship, both come from challenging family backgrounds. Because of the support they received early in life, they find great joy in serving others and offering the same help they once needed.They have been blessed with three children and 10 grandchildren. Kevin has served as CEO Regional Public Safety Training, Sher iff’s Office/Corrections (Assistant Chief, Coroner, Fusion Center, Patrol, SWAT, IA, Investigations, Courts…), Church board and Kiwanis, DSA Rep, coaching, and extremely grateful to give back to the FBI for the greatest career gift (NA Session 222) - FBINAA (2 years/President) 7 year CA Board. Additionally, San Francisco Chapter and National President (7 years FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association National Board) helping the FBI improve relationships with communities throughout the U.S. via our training, education and outreach. Decades ago, Law Enforcement gave a 21 year old father of two an honorable calling/occupation. I am grateful to continue giving back – currently, through consulting, instructing (Leader ship, Management, Ethics for Law Enforcement/others), and most recently - following Mike Hardee and those before him in serving our unique and amazing NA family as FBINAA Chaplain. Blessings

FBINAA.ORG | Q4 2025

Bill Carbone 2025-2026 FBINAA President NA Session 217

9