Who We Are

richard with computerRICHARD A. KNOPF is the corporation president. Dick is a 30-year fire service veteran, having retired after serving as Fire Chief for 18 years in three cities located in Michigan and Texas. Dick's experience includes every aspect of municipal fire and EMS service.

BENNY M. NEWMAN has experience in large and medium Police agencies. Benny rose through the ranks of the Dallas Police Department from patrolman to upper management during his 25-year tenure. He also served as Chief of Police in the City of Irving for sixteen years, retiring from active service in 1994.

DR. JAN HAIR is currently employed as the Director of Staff Development and Grants for the Coppell, Texas Independent School District. She received her education from Clemson University, Ohio State University, and the University of North Texas. Jan's specialty is in the area of sexual harassment training, facilitated meetings, and all aspects of team building.

OTHER ASSOCIATES from the management arenas of trauma agency assessment, human resource administration, and public works/streets/engineering services are included on the roster of Richard A. Knopf & Associates, Inc.

Police Department |  Fire Defense |  Emergency Medical Service |  Court Administration | 

Organizational Development |  Leadership Development |  Incident Management

Risk Avoidance |  Interim Chief |  Selection and Recruitment

Guidelines and Conduct Standards |  Team Building

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