Our Staff

Current Coordinator

Officer Drew Szabados

Officer Drew Szabados has been a member of the Springfield Police Department since January of 2017 and spent his career as a Patrol Officer before becoming the Crime Stoppers Coordinator. Drew is also a member of the Mobile Field Force Unit. Drew was born and raised in Springfield, IL and is a graduate of Rochester High School and Illinois College. He enjoys traveling to Las Vegas, going to concerts, playing his guitars, listening to classic rock and blues music and is the world’s biggest Rolling Stones fan. Drew looks forward to growing Crime Stoppers through social media and working with law enforcement agencies and the media to help solve crimes.

Previous Coordinators

Name	Service Date(s)
John Dorsey	2019 - 2022
Matt Goulet	2018-2019
Mike Badger	2014-2017
Matt Goulet	2011-2014
Butch Slater	2009-2011
Paula Morrow	2006-2008
Sarah L. Iaienarro	2004-2007
Heidi Homeier	2004
Keith Ushman	2003
Bill Neale	2000-2003
Brenda G. Thompson	1994-2000
Neil Williamson	1984-1994
Alice Pickford	1983

Board Members

Current President -

Doug George (2023 - current)

Past Presidents:

Name	Service Year
David Allen	2022
Mari Landgrebe	2021
Jack Knuppel	2020
Dean Haukap	2019
Ernie Slottag	2018
Terry Farmer	2017
Dean Haukap	2016
Robbie Johnston	2015
Jay Turnbull	2014
Josh Britton	2013
Jim Donelan	2012
Ernie Slottag	2011
Brian Oaks	2010
Joe Ushman	2009
Jay Turnbull	2008
Steve Myers	2007
Jeff Fulgenzi	2006
Rick Allen	2005
Cheryl McGill	2004
Jack Stoldt	2003
Jim Havey	2002
Jack Weatherford	2001
Bill Pongracz	2000
Tom Bayer	1999
Tyrone O. Pace	1998
Skip Turnbull	1997
Don Bassford	1996
Desiree Lodgdon	1995
Andrew Dowling	1994
Don George	1993
P. J. Staab II	1992
Ellen Schanzle--Haskins	1991
Joe Spivey	1990
John Giavaras	1989
Brian Kenny	1988
Gary Stevens	1987
Dan Austin	1986
David Keil	1985
Frank Stern	1983/84