Meet the Instructors
Directors
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Trooper Cliff Greenfield
Director Trooper Cliff Greenfield graduated from Grove City College, Grove City, PA in May of 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business/Communication. In December of 2005, he enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police. Upon graduating from the Academy, he was assigned to the Patrol Unit at Troop G, McConnellsburg. In 2009, Tpr. Greenfield transferred to the Patrol Unit at Troop A, Indiana. He is married and currently serves as a Public Information Officer/Community Services Officer for Troop A. |
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Trooper Anthony DeMarco
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Instructors
Trooper Sherri Campbell
Instructor
Trooper Sherri Campbell graduated from Gateway High School, Monroeville, PA in 1991. Following her graduation, she served two years in the United States Army as a supply specialist at Fort Bliss, Texas. Beginning in 1994, Tpr. Campbell attended the Community College of Allegheny County at Boyce Campus as a Liberal Arts major. She continued to serve as a member of the Army Reserve until 1999 when she became a member of the Army Active Guard Reserve out of Butler, PA. She became a Supply Sergeant for a replacement battalion during this time. She enlisted with the Pennsylvania State Police in 2001 and has been stationed at the Chambersburg, Gettysburg, and Indiana stations. She currently serves as a patrol officer at Indiana Station.
Instructor
Trooper Sherri Campbell graduated from Gateway High School, Monroeville, PA in 1991. Following her graduation, she served two years in the United States Army as a supply specialist at Fort Bliss, Texas. Beginning in 1994, Tpr. Campbell attended the Community College of Allegheny County at Boyce Campus as a Liberal Arts major. She continued to serve as a member of the Army Reserve until 1999 when she became a member of the Army Active Guard Reserve out of Butler, PA. She became a Supply Sergeant for a replacement battalion during this time. She enlisted with the Pennsylvania State Police in 2001 and has been stationed at the Chambersburg, Gettysburg, and Indiana stations. She currently serves as a patrol officer at Indiana Station.
Corporal Brian Carpenter
Instructor
Instructor
Trooper Tabitha Carpenzano
Instructor
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Trooper Tabitha Carpenzano graduated from Apollo-Ridge High School in 2002. She attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania from 2004-2007. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology. In May of 2009 she enlisted with the Pennsylvania State Police. She was stationed at the Indiana barracks from 2009-2014. In 2014 she transferred to the Kiski Valley barracks. There, she is a member of the Patrol Unit and is the station’s Alternate Community Services Officer. She has recently assisted the Training and Education Unit with teaching members a new record management system the department is using. Outside of the department she enjoys running and participating in outdoor activities. She has run numerous 5K’s and in 2016 ran her first half marathon. She is married and has 2 sons.
Corporal (Ret.) Jim Goodyear
Instructor
Instructor
Corporal Jim Goodyear served in the Marine Corps from 1986 to 1990. While enlisted, he was meritoriously promoted and received numerous awards, letters of commendation, and letters of appreciation. Following his service in the Marines, he went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Shippensburg University after graduating with honors in 3 ½ years.
Cpl. Goodyear enlisted with the Pennsylvania State Police in 1994 and retired in 2016. While enlisted, he worked as a patrol unit member, a patrol unit supervisor, and as a criminal investigator. For the five years prior to his retirement he worked in the Computer Crime Unit, where he was tasked with conducting all undercover investigations into the possession and distribution of child pornography for the Pennsylvania State Police.
Cpl. Goodyear has been a member of both the state and federal Crimes Against Children task forces, and was also sworn as a Special Deputy U. S. Marshal. He has provided both investigative and forensic services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, DHS, ATF, USSS, and the US Postal Inspection Service. He is currently employed as a Detective for the Indiana County District Attorney's Office, serves as an instructor for Fox Valley Technical College, and occasionally works as a substitute for the Indiana County School District. He remains on the state’s Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Cpl. Goodyear enlisted with the Pennsylvania State Police in 1994 and retired in 2016. While enlisted, he worked as a patrol unit member, a patrol unit supervisor, and as a criminal investigator. For the five years prior to his retirement he worked in the Computer Crime Unit, where he was tasked with conducting all undercover investigations into the possession and distribution of child pornography for the Pennsylvania State Police.
Cpl. Goodyear has been a member of both the state and federal Crimes Against Children task forces, and was also sworn as a Special Deputy U. S. Marshal. He has provided both investigative and forensic services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, DHS, ATF, USSS, and the US Postal Inspection Service. He is currently employed as a Detective for the Indiana County District Attorney's Office, serves as an instructor for Fox Valley Technical College, and occasionally works as a substitute for the Indiana County School District. He remains on the state’s Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Trooper Marnie Johns
Instructor
Instructor
Trooper Deana Kirkland
Instructor
Trooper Deana Kirkland has been involved with the Indiana County Camp Cadet program since it started in 2008 and became a member of the Board of Directors in 2012. She served in the United State Army Reserves from 1990 to 1996 where she served as an administrative clerk and diesel mechanic. She graduated from Penn State University in May of 1993 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration of Justice. She reported to the Pennsylvania State Police Academy the same day. In November of the same year, she graduated from the academy and became a member of interstate patrol at the State Police Station in Belle Vernon. In 1996, she transferred to the Indiana Station’s Patrol
Unit where she served for three years until she became a criminal investigator
with the Indiana Station’s Crime Unit. She has continued to serve with this unit.
Tpr. Kirkland is the Megan’s Law Liaison Officer for Indiana County. She maintains the registered sex offender files and handles a majority of the Megan’s Law violations.
She also handles a majority of the child sexual abuse cases for the Indiana Station. She conducts forensic interviews with children at The Care Center of Indiana County, a center where children who are victims of abuse or witnesses of crimes are interviewed in a neutral environment. Outside of the force, Trooper Kirkland runs 5k, 10k, and half marathon races. She also has participated in mission trips through her church which she and her husband have done since 2006. She is married to Tpr. (Ret.) Lonny Kirkland.
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Trooper Deana Kirkland has been involved with the Indiana County Camp Cadet program since it started in 2008 and became a member of the Board of Directors in 2012. She served in the United State Army Reserves from 1990 to 1996 where she served as an administrative clerk and diesel mechanic. She graduated from Penn State University in May of 1993 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration of Justice. She reported to the Pennsylvania State Police Academy the same day. In November of the same year, she graduated from the academy and became a member of interstate patrol at the State Police Station in Belle Vernon. In 1996, she transferred to the Indiana Station’s Patrol
Unit where she served for three years until she became a criminal investigator
with the Indiana Station’s Crime Unit. She has continued to serve with this unit.
Tpr. Kirkland is the Megan’s Law Liaison Officer for Indiana County. She maintains the registered sex offender files and handles a majority of the Megan’s Law violations.
She also handles a majority of the child sexual abuse cases for the Indiana Station. She conducts forensic interviews with children at The Care Center of Indiana County, a center where children who are victims of abuse or witnesses of crimes are interviewed in a neutral environment. Outside of the force, Trooper Kirkland runs 5k, 10k, and half marathon races. She also has participated in mission trips through her church which she and her husband have done since 2006. She is married to Tpr. (Ret.) Lonny Kirkland.
Trooper Mark McMahan
Instructor
Trooper Mark McMahan graduated from Marion Center High School in 1988. In 1986, Tpr. McMahan earned Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America. He attended IUP from 1988-1991 and served in the PA National Guard from 1991 to 1997 as a combat engineering specialist. Upon completion of basic training, Tpr. McMahan was awarded the Trail Blazer award for graduating with top honors. In March of 2001, he enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police and has served at State Police installations in Lycoming, Potter, Somerset, and Indiana counties. Tpr. McMahan has received additional specialized training as a Trooper and currently works in areas serving as a Motor Carrier Inspector, CPR/First Aid Instructor, and Firearms Instructor. Tpr. McMahan is married and has two daughters.
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Trooper Mark McMahan graduated from Marion Center High School in 1988. In 1986, Tpr. McMahan earned Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America. He attended IUP from 1988-1991 and served in the PA National Guard from 1991 to 1997 as a combat engineering specialist. Upon completion of basic training, Tpr. McMahan was awarded the Trail Blazer award for graduating with top honors. In March of 2001, he enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police and has served at State Police installations in Lycoming, Potter, Somerset, and Indiana counties. Tpr. McMahan has received additional specialized training as a Trooper and currently works in areas serving as a Motor Carrier Inspector, CPR/First Aid Instructor, and Firearms Instructor. Tpr. McMahan is married and has two daughters.
Trooper Mathias Schmotzer
Instructor
Instructor
Trooper Mathias G. Schmotzer graduated from West Mifflin High School in 2000. He served in the PA National Guard from 2000-2007 as a Military Police Officer and attended IUP from 2003-2007. In August of 2008, he enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police and has been stationed at Rockview and Indiana. He currently serves as a patrol officer at the Indiana Station. Tpr. Schmotzer is married and has a daughter and son.
Trooper Dylan Toy
Instructor
Instructor
The Camp Cadet program is NOT in any way intended to serve as a "Boot Camp" for your child, and is NOT a solution for discipline problems within your home or school environment. Applicants accepted into the Camp Cadet program MAY BE REMOVED AT ANY TIME if they display repeated negative behavior considered to be disruptive or contrary to the goals of Camp Cadet.