APCO Staff Spotlight
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Steven Leese, Director, Communications Center and 9-1-1 Services
Steve began work with APCO International in 2013, and currently serves as the Director of Communications Center and 9-1-1 Services. Steve works with an excellent team that supports agencies by facilitating the standards development process, Agency Training Program Certification (a Project 33® Initiative), the RETAINS Staffing Toolkit, Next Generation 9-1-1 development and APCO Consulting Services. Steve has worked in public safety for 34 years as a telecommunicator, police officer, emergency management director and 9-1-1 director. Steve is a University of Michigan graduate, and a former President of the Michigan Communication Directors Association. A Marine Corps veteran, Steve served as a Military Police Sergeant, and Presidential Guard at the White House. Steve and his wife Anita are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their 12th grandchild in April.
Steve began work with APCO International in 2013, and currently serves as the Director of Communications Center and 9-1-1 Services. Steve works with an excellent team that supports agencies by facilitating the standards development process, Agency Training Program Certification (a Project 33® Initiative), the RETAINS Staffing Toolkit, Next Generation 9-1-1 development and APCO Consulting Services. Steve has worked in public safety for 34 years as a telecommunicator, police officer, emergency management director and 9-1-1 director. Steve is a University of Michigan graduate, and a former President of the Michigan Communication Directors Association. A Marine Corps veteran, Steve served as a Military Police Sergeant, and Presidential Guard at the White House. Steve and his wife Anita are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their 12th grandchild in April.
