ABOUT US
The Axtell Group
The Axtell Group specializes in assisting organizations in achieving growth, facilitating transformation, and safeguarding their reputations. Our comprehensive suite of risk mitigation consulting services encompasses public safety and police department staff evaluations, policy assessments, compliance audits, leadership development programs, crisis communication strategies, and facility safety and security evaluations.
Our unwavering dedication is to empower your organization in "building your bank of trust".
Our Team
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Todd Axtell, President & CEO
ToddAxtell@theaxtellgroup.com
Phone: 651-925-7169
Robert Thomasser, COO
RobertThomasser@theaxtellgroup.com
Phone: 651-497-1437
Todd is co-founder, president and CEO of The Axtell Group, a risk mitigation, quality control and crisis management team that works with police departments, private companies and government agencies across the country.
Robert retired from the Saint Paul Police Department in 2022 after a distinguished 32-year career that began with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's and ended with him serving as the Assistant Chief for his hometown police department.
John Kirkwood, Sr. Advisor
Daphne Van Buren, Sr. Advisor
John's long and distinguished career spans nearly four decades and work in both the public and private sectors. He began his career as a police officer in Lincoln, Neb., before joining the U.S. Secret Service as the Special Agent in Charge and the Ramsey County (Minn.) Sheriff’s Office as the Chief Deputy Sheriff.
With a wealth of experience in local and state government, law enforcement, and the private sector, Daphne provides responsive support to leaders as they work to develop and achieve their visions in both government and corporate environments.
Warsame Shirwa, Sr. Advisor
Camille Hepola, Sr. Advisor
Warsame specializes in community relations, education and outreach. In addition to serving as a community outreach specialist with the Saint Paul Police Department, he has worked with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, nonprofit organizations and community organizations to help new immigrants connect with government services. ​
Camille brings a diverse experience in solving complex problems for the public and private sectors. Specializing in city and county governments, Camille has worked in various executive leadership roles for district attorney offices, city administration, county administration, and school districts.
John Harrington, Chief Public Safety Advisor
John brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and success to his role in helping our law enforcement partners identify and overcome barriers to success. ​He's a former police officer, police chief, state public safety commissioner and state senator.