Staff Directory
Executive Director
Jim Mortenson
Cell: 320-980-6815
Jim Mortenson is the Executive Director of Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS). He grew up in a small town on the Iron Range in northern Minnesota. After graduating from Greenway High School, he went on to obtain his Law Enforcement Degree from Hibbing Technical College. He started his law enforcement career and worked full-time for the Keewatin Police Department until he transferred to the St. Cloud Police Department in 1990. While employed at the St. Cloud Police Department, he attended various trainings and leadership courses at Northwestern University, Southern Police Institute, and the FBI National Academy. Jim completed his master’s degree in Public Safety Executive Leadership (PSEL) at St. Cloud State University.
After spending 32 years in law enforcement, he retired from the St. Cloud Police Department at the rank of Lieutenant. Because Jim desired a means to give back to the profession that gave so much to him during his career, he took a position at LELS working as a Business Agent and was later promoted to Executive Director. Jim is married with two children and enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, and snowmobiling.
General Counsel
Mark Schneider
Cell: 612-750-6946
Mark Schneider is General Counsel of Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) and oversees the LELS Legal Team while assisting Members with internal affairs, employment, grievance and contract matters. Mark is also involved in legislative issues concerning law enforcement and assists with drafting new or amended legislation. Mark is admitted before the state and federal courts in Minnesota and represents LELS in various matters before the District and Appellate Courts in Minnesota.
Prior to joining LELS, Mark was in the private practice of law, practicing in the areas of civil litigation and representing law enforcement groups with contract, discipline, and grievance matters. Mark also was a municipal prosecutor in Hennepin County. In that capacity, Mark assisted in officer training, continuing legal education courses for attorneys and was one of the attorneys who represented the State of Minnesota during the Intoxilyzer 5000 EN-Source Code litigation.
Mark received his BA from the University of Minnesota and graduated from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, cum laude. Mark has an AV rating with Martindale Hubbell, voted upon by peers and the judiciary. Mark was honored to have received the Distinguished Service Award from MPPOA in October 2023. He was also selected as a 2023 Attorney of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer for his work representing the families of officers injured or killed in the line of duty. Outside of work, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife, adult children, and grandkids.
Staff Attorneys
Kim Sobieck
Cell: 651-238-7003
Kim Sobieck is a Staff Attorney at Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS). She joined the team in 2016. She was a LELS Business Agent from 2009 until she was hired as an attorney. Prior to her tenure at LELS, Kim worked in a private law firm. Her practice included employment investigations, data practices, and civil litigation. Kim began her career as an Assistant Isanti County Attorney. Kim attended Hamline University and received a B.A. in Political Science. She went to law school at the University of Minnesota and received a J.D.
Renee Zachman
Cell: 651-238-2388
Renee Zachman is an Attorney at Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS). She is a 2015 graduate of William Mitchell College of Law and is admitted to practice law in the state of Minnesota. Renee has maintained a lifelong passion for union advocacy and enjoys representing the interests of working professionals. She prides herself on providing diligent legal representation and labor relations services to LELS members and finds great fulfillment in supporting the essential work of Minnesota’s law enforcement and public safety personnel.
Prior to beginning her full-time position with LELS in 2015, Renee worked as a law clerk for LELS, completed positions with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry and the National Labor Relations Board, and argued before the Minnesota court of appeals in an unemployment compensation matter.
Renee is the wife of a metro-area law enforcement officer whom she met while the two completed undergraduate degrees at the University of North Dakota. In her personal time, she enjoys traveling (favorite destinations include snorkeling in Maui and hiking the Angels Landing trail at Zion National Park), driving classic cars, being outdoors with her two dogs, and spending down-time at the lake in her hometown of Brainerd.
Tony Spector
Cell: 612-409-5171
Tony Spector is a Staff Attorney at Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS). He joined the team in 2024. Prior to joining LELS, Tony practiced law both in the private and public sectors. In the private sector, Tony’s work included representing and advocating for peace officers and public sector employees on a variety of labor, employment, criminal, and administrative matters. In the public sector, Tony’s work included prosecuting felony level crimes from charging though jury trial.
Tony’s professional career began as licensed police officer, serving thirteen years as a full-time officer in the metro area. After becoming an attorney, Tony continued in law enforcement by working in part time capacities as a licensed peace officer for a sheriff’s office and a metro area police department. Tony also worked for many years as adjunct faculty in the law enforcement skills program.
Tony obtained his B.A. from the University of Minnesota, his M.A. from the University of Saint Thomas, and his J.D. from Mitchell Hamline Law School. He is the proud parent of two middle-school-age daughters.
Tony looks forward to serving the LELS members and working closely with the LELS team.
Law Clerk
Steven Poppler
Steven Poppler is the Law Clerk at Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS). He is a graduate of St. John’s University and William Mitchell College of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Minnesota and has participated in employee Interest Arbitrations. Prior to joining LELS, Steven worked at a private law firm as well as the legal teams at Wells Fargo and Life Time Fitness.
Steven comes from a police family and spent time as Community Service Officer after finishing his undergraduate degree. He is a strong advocate for union and employee rights. In his spare time, he enjoys annual trips to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, golfing, and snowmobiling.
Business Agents
Adam Burnside
Cell: 651-238-7002
Adam Burnside is a Business Agent with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS). He grew up in Clay county in northwest Minnesota. After graduating from Glyndon-Felton High School, he went on to obtain his Social Studies teaching degree from Moorhead State University. He taught Social Studies in the Barnesville and Dilworth-Glyndon Felton school districts for 14 years. During those years he also became heavily involved in the union, acting in various positions, including member rights advocate, lead negotiator, and president. In 2007 he worked part time for Education Minnesota and in 2009 left teaching to begin work at LELS.
Adam is dedicated to protecting union rights and acting as a check against the imbalance that exists within the employee-employer relationship. Adam is married with three children and enjoys hunting, traveling, and attending live music shows.
Kevin McGrath
Cell: 651-238-7004
Kevin McGrath is a Part-Time Business Agent at Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS). He is one of the longest tenured business agents with LELS - hired in 2010. He grew up attending the Cathedral in St. Paul and later attended Archbishop Brady High School. Kevin also attended Inver Hills Community College, St. Mary’s College, St. Cloud State University and ultimately, Metro State University, where he earned his undergraduate degree in Law Enforcement.
Kevin enjoyed a career working for the City of Eagan. He worked Patrol, K-9, Drug Task Force, and Sex Crimes (child abuse) for many years. He was also promoted to Sergeant and worked in the detective unit until he retired in 2010. During his 25 plus years of service, Kevin helped negotiate labor contracts in every contract cycle except one. He helped negotiate settlements before issues became grievances and was known for enforcing union labor rights.
Jay Maher
Cell: 612-749-0448
Jay Maher is a Business Agent with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS). He grew up in Dakota County. After high school he went to Saint Paul Technical college studying in the hospitality industry. After several years, he returned to college to pursue a degree in law enforcement. He was hired in 1989 by Ramsey County, starting out in the jail. He worked 6 years in the inmate housing areas and 6 years in an administrative role securing contracts for goods and services in the Jail. In 2001 he went into the Special Investigation unit, serving there until promoted to Sergeant and assigned to Civil Process. In 2007 he was transferred back to Special Investigations and worked on an operation regarding the Republican National Convention. In 2013 he was promoted to the rank of Commander and assigned as one of the Watch Commanders.
After his retirement in 2017, he accepted a Business Agent position with LELS. He has two children and two grandchildren. He is currently training his 4th hunting dog, and enjoys hunting, fishing and a good game of cribbage.
Terry Olson
Cell: 651-238-2409
Terry Olson is a Business Agent with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS). Prior to joining LELS, he worked as a Police Officer at the Brooklyn Center Police Department. He served as an instructor on the subjects of street-level drug enforcement and hotel and motel investigations as presented both within his Departments and also to experienced Police Officers and Skills students at Hennepin Technical College. While with the Brooklyn Center Police Department, Terry has remained active in his Unions over the course of his career, serving for three years as the Union Vice-President, and later Union President for 5 years. During this time Terry was proudly twice nominated for the LELS Lou Jeska Steward of the Year Award. In his personal life, Terry is married with two adult children. He’s an avid (and mediocre) hockey player, a confirmed car-guy, and he enjoys hunting and fishing whenever he can make time for either.
Sean McKnight
Cell: 651-895-9084
Sean McKnight is a Business Agent with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS). He obtained a Law Enforcement Degree from Normandale College, Bachelor of Science Degrees in Sociology, Psychology and Rhetoric from the University of MN, and a Master’s Degree in Homeland Security Management and Terrorism. He started his law enforcement career as a Licensed Deputy at the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Department in 1993. In 1994 he started with the Apple Valley Police Department, where he was a patrol officer, FTO, community engagement officer, detective and commander of the Dakota County Special Operations Team. As commander, he worked alongside firefighters, EMS and dispatch professionals serving Dakota County and the State of MN as part of MN Task Force One. He was also a union steward for 18 of those years. In 1998 he also began working part-time with the Metro Transit Police Department as a patrol officer. In August of 2019, Sean retired as a police officer with over 26 years of experience in Law Enforcement.
In August of 2019, Sean McKnight joined LELS as a Business Agent with a goal to work with cops and other members of public safety. With LELS he is able to assist members with contracts, discipline and all of the emerging challenges in public service.
Keith Terlinden
Cell: 651-666-7801
Keith Terlinden is a Business Agent for Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS). Keith graduated Glencoe High School and is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He has a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement from Mankato State University and a master’s degree in Leadership/Management from Concordia University, St. Paul. Keith retired after a 29-year career in law enforcement as a Police Captain with the Maple Grove Police Department. Prior to his career in Maple Grove, Keith worked on a part-time basis for Sacred Heart, Brownton, Glencoe, and the McLeod County Sheriff’s Department. Keith has attended trainings on leadership, emergency management, internal affairs, special weapons and tactics, and is a graduate of the 243 Session of the FBI National Academy. Keith is married with three children and hobbies include all this outdoors.
Rick Mathwig
Cell: 612-723-6271
Rick Mathwig is a Business Agent at Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS). He grew up outside a small town in southern Minnesota. After graduating from high school, he graduated with a Criminal Justice Degree from Bemidji State University. He started his law enforcement career and worked full-time for the Roseville Police Department in 1989. After a few years, Rick decided to leave Roseville and accepted a job as a special agent for the SD Division of Criminal Investigation. The job was great, but the rest of South Dakota wasn’t to his liking, so he returned to Roseville. While employed at the Roseville Police Department, he attended various trainings and leadership courses at Northwestern University, the FBI National Academy and was active with the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association. Rick completed his master’s degree in Police Leadership, Education and Administration with St. Thomas University.
After spending over 31 years in law enforcement, he retired from the Roseville Police Department after serving nearly 11 years as Chief of Police. Rick practiced Servant Leadership while a supervisor with the Roseville Police Department, so it made perfect sense to take a position at LELS working as a business agent. Rick is married with two adult children and enjoys sporting activities, especially baseball.
Tim Gannon
Cell: 651-425-1135
Tim Gannon is a Business Agent with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS). Tim is a graduate of Mankato State University with a degree in Law Enforcement. Tim retired after a 27-year career in law enforcement. He spent his entire police career with the Brooklyn Center Police Department, including 16 years of progressive Command-level supervisory experience. During his last 5 years, he served as the agency’s Police Chief.
Tim has served as Union Steward for both the Patrol and Detective Union Local prior to being promoted out of the union.
Tim served in the US Marine Corps as a Military Policemen and Gulf War Veteran. He has extensive training and education in Police Leadership, which includes being a graduate of the FBI National Academy - Class #237.
He is looking forward to serving the public safety community in a different but very important role as a business agent and advocate.
Tim Chmielewski
Cell: 612-490-0929
Tim Chmielewski is a Business Agent at Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS).
Tim has 32 years of Public Safety experience, starting his career at the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office in 1990 as a Detention Deputy. Throughout his career he held positions in the Adult Detention Division, Court Security Unit, Civil Unit and Warrant Unit. He worked the streets serving arrest warrants and worked in the extradition office where he was in charge of arranging the return of inmates both to and from other states. He worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigations and was part of the Minnesota Fugitive Task Force. Prior to joining LELS, he served as President of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Deputy Association.
Tim received his bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State University. He also attended and received an Associate of Arts Degree from Itasca Community College and has an Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Minneapolis Community College.
Tim is the father of two girls. Even though both of his daughters can golf better than he can, he enjoys getting out and spending time on the golf course. He also enjoys hunting, fishing, and traveling.
Brian Bone
Cell: 651-724-0341
Brian Bone is a Business Agent at Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS.) He obtained a degree in Criminal Justice from the University of WI – Eau Claire. He started his policing career in Sun Prairie WI, as a patrol officer and field training officer. After nearly three years, Brian moved onto the Apple Valley Police Department. Brian worked as a Patrol Officer, FTO, and a Detective. Brian served as a Union Steward for 17 years, where he assisted in negotiating contracts, discipline matters and grievances.
After nearly 28 years of working as a police officer Brian retired from the Apple Valley Police Department in 2022, when an opening at LELS became available. Brian was excited for a new challenge and a way to further assist, advocate, and guide officers in their careers. Brian is married and has a son. He enjoys coaching youth sports, golfing, traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends.
Robin Roeser
Cell: 612-719-5374
Robin Roeser is a Business Agent for Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS). Robin has a B.A. Degree in political science/philosophy from the University of Minnesota Duluth and a M.S. Degree in public safety executive leadership from St. Cloud State University. Robin retired after a 26-year career in law enforcement as a Police Lieutenant with the Duluth Police Department. Robin is a graduate of the 263rd Session of the FBI National Academy. Robin is married with three adult children.
Dan Wilson
Cell: 612-476-2118
Dan Wilson is a business agent with Law Enforcement Labor Services (L.E.L.S.). Dan graduated from Bemidji High School and attended the University of North Dakota, earning a degree in Business Management. After a 10-year career in the business world, in 2002, Dan began his law enforcement career at the Maple Grove Police Department. During that time, he served as a CSO, patrol officer, FTO, DRE, Detective with Anoka-Hennepin Violent Crimes Task Force, Safe Streets Unit Sergeant, and Patrol Sergeant. He also served as union steward for nearly 10 years as a supervisor.
Dan completed his masters’ degree in Public Safety Executive Leadership from St. Cloud State University. He graduated from class #450 of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command.
Dan enjoys the opportunity to serve and advocate for the people who comprise the public safety field. He is married with three children and enjoys all things outdoors.
Doug Henning
Cell: 612-476-2901
Doug Henning is a Business Agent for Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS). Doug was born and raised in St. Paul, MN. Doug graduated high school from St. Thomas Academy and went on to college at Inver Hills Community College getting an Associate’s degree in Law Enforcement. Doug later attended St. Mary College in Minneapolis, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Police Science. Doug began his career in Corrections with the Minnesota Department of Corrections in St. Cloud as a Corrections Officer. Doug then worked for the Washington County Sheriff’s Office as a Corrections Officer.
Doug began his work in law enforcement with the Lindstrom Police Department as a Patrol Officer. Doug then moved to the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office and worked as a Deputy Sheriff for 10 years. Doug was hired by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension as a Special Agent in 2006 where he worked in several sections which include: Narcotics, Financial Crimes and Homicide.
In 2022, Doug retired with nearly 30 years of public service and accepted a position as a Business Agent with LELS. Doug is married and has two children. Doug’s hobbies include golf, hunting and fishing.
Tim Jeanetta
Cell: 651-392-0289
Tim is a Business Agent with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS). Prior to joining LELS, Tim worked for the Sherburne County Sheriffs Office. He served as a Boat and Water Deputy, Court and Transport Officer, Patrol Deputy, Field Training Officer, School Liaison Officer, Investigator, Narcotics Sergeant, Investigative Sergeant and Patrol Sergeant. Tim was an Honor Guard member, Dive team member, Emergency response member, Association President and Union Steward. Tim worked part time for Ramsey County Sheriffs office at the state fair, and the University of Minnesota Police Department at the U of M football games.
Tim graduated from Elk River High School and earned a Law Enforcement degree from North Hennepin Community College.
Tim retired from Law Enforcement in January of 2022. Tim is the father of two adult children (twins). Tim’s son is a U.S. Marine and his daughter is in a Nursing program at a state College. Tim is active in hockey as a player and coach and participates in curling, hunting and fishing.
Jeff Giles
Cell: 612-409-5161
Jeff Giles is a Business Agent with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS). Jeff started his Law Enforcement career as a Detention Deputy with the Hennepin County Sherriff’s Office, where he worked for four years. In 1992, Jeff joined the Bloomington Police Department and as an officer he served as a Canine Handler, Field Training Officer, and a SWAT team member before being promoted to Sergeant in 2004. Jeff was a Patrol Sergeant for ten years and also served as a SWAT team leader during that time. In 2014, Jeff was selected to supervise the Special Investigations Unit which primarily conducted narcotics and human trafficking investigations.
As both an Officer and a Sergeant, Jeff was actively involved in union leadership roles for a total of fourteen years. In 2020, Jeff was promoted to Deputy Chief overseeing the Patrol Division and Special Operations.
Jeff retired from his 35-year career in Law Enforcement in 2023 and accepted a position with LELS. Jeff is married with two teenage sons and his hobbies include playing and coaching basketball and going to movies with his sons.
Office Manager
Connie Deans
Cell: 651-793-2323
Connie Deans is the Office Manager at Law Enforcement Labor Service (LELS). Prior to joining the LELS team in 2017, she worked for 21 years as a Regional Human Resources Generalist for a transportation company.
She is responsible for managing the Administrative Team and the LELS office. Connie has been married for over 30 years and has three daughters. In her personal time, she enjoys traveling, baking, learning to golf, and watching reality television.
Senior Administrative Specialist
Pennie Enghusen
Cell: 651-793-2321
Pennie Enghusen is a Senior Administrative Specialist at Law Enforcement Labor Service (LELS). She is responsible for supporting the Legal Team, business agents and members of LELS. Prior to her career at LELSS, Pennie worked in the private sector of law, specializing in civil litigation. Her most recent legal experience also involved support for an attorney who represented law enforcement personnel.
Pennie's post-secondary education involves courses in the legal field at Hennepin Technical College. She enjoys spending time with her husband and son, traveling outside activities and relaxing at their cabin in Wisconsin
Membership & Compensation Analyst
Kelly Roeser
Direct: 651-793-2327
Kelly Roeser is a Membership & Compensation Analyst at Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS). She is responsible for supporting the Legal Team, Business Agents and Members of LELS. Kelly joins LELS with 14 years of experience in banking and mortgage operations combined, after first working in Human Resources and raising three children. Being married to a retired Duluth police officer, she is grateful for the opportunity to stay connected with and support a profession she considered family for over two decades. Kelly enjoys kayaking and rockhounding the remote lakes along the North Shore and Lake Superior.
