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Speakers/Presenters 2026
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| Raymond Beltz Lieutenant Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Telephone: 904.470.8909 |
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"Breaking the Silence: Addressing Officer Wellness &
Reducing Stigma in Policing"
"LEADING YOURSELF WELL"
Retired Sgt.
Owner / Law Enforcement Life Coach LLC
National keynote presenter and law enforcement life coach, Retired Sgt. John Kelly faced several attempts on his life from suspects over his 30 year career in law enforcement. None of these attempts came as close to killing him, as he did to killing himself. Author of "Surviving Self-Inflicted Wounds, A Deputy's Life of Redemption" chronicles his life journey. An alcoholic, addict, and adulterer, confronting PTS, and suicidal ideation, John tears open his life, to provide a roadmap to personal accountability and growth. His “Sometimes Heroes Need Help” Program takes a tactical approach to personal development and team building. The program addresses the personal, professional, financial, physical, and mental health of the first responder. By having real, raw, and unfiltered, conversations about the things we never talk about, the individual is empowered to be their own wellness advocate. John's vulnerability in discussing his failures gives the audience permission to forgive themselves and more importantly the courage and strength to keep getting up, striving to be better today than yesterday. Join John Kelly as he takes you on a journey of discovery into how you apply your tactics to survive "Self Inflicted Wounds.” BIO PDF
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"FINANCIAL WELLNESS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT"
Jason is a financial advisor who has specialized in advising active and retired law enforcement officers since 2013. Jason retired as an assistant chief of police after a 28-year career with the New Berlin (WI) Police Department (Milwaukee Metro). Jason focuses his practice on helping fellow officers plan for their financial futures. Jason understands the unique financial planning needs of LEOs as they often retire earlier than those in the private sector. Jason guides clients through critical decisions involving pension options, Social Security benefits, and supplemental retirement savings. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Jason upholds a fiduciary standard of care, always putting his clients’ best interests first. He is part of IAG Wealth Partners, a Wisconsin-based Registered Investment Advisor that serves clients across the United States. BIO PDF Website: iagwealthpartners.com Email: jganiere@iagwealthpartners.com
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"Building a Wellness Unit" & "Wellness Unit Response to an Officer-Involved Active Shooter"
JOEL LOPEZ Lieutenant Joel Lopez currently serves as Wellness Unit Commander for the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) in Louisville, Kentucky. Joel has served with the LMPD for 16 years, with previous assignments including patrol supervisor, Peer Support Team Commander, and the department’s Inspections and Compliance Commander. Joel has commanded the LMPD Wellness Unit since its creation in 2022. He has been an integral part of the LMPD Unit, creating and opening the Summit Wellness Center and becoming nationally recognized as one of the leading police agencies in Officer Wellness. BIO PDF |
"THE TREASURE IN THE TRAUMA"

MATTHEW GRIFFIN
Author | Professional Speaker | Retired LEO
Journey Speaking LLC
Email: authormattgriffin@gmail.com Website: www.authormattgriffin.com
Peer Support Program in Dallas:
https://www.startcheckpoints.com
"eTMS for Veterans, First Responders, Law Enforcement in Florida: An Innovative Technology for Addressing Mental Wellness"
DR. JEFF MORRIS Company Bio: JLC Services, Inc. is the parent company powering eTMS Ohio, eTMS Missouri, and eTMS Florida, delivering cutting-edge brain health and wellness solutions. Our focus is on non-invasive, drug-free therapies such as electroencephalogram-guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (eTMS), which uses advanced EEG mapping to personalize treatment and improve brain function. We help individuals overcome challenges like PTSD, depression, anxiety, traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, and addiction—primarily serving Veterans, First Responders, and those seeking holistic care. Combining FDA-cleared technology with clinical expertise and innovative digital health tools, we are committed to transforming mental health outcomes. Now operating in three states—Ohio, Missouri, and Florida—we are actively expanding to bring these life-changing services to more communities nationwide. Dr. Jeff Morris is a physician coach, author, and international speaker who has lived and trained in South Africa, Israel, Canada, and the USA. With his experience as a physician for over 50 years (including over 40 years as an Orthopedic and Hand Surgeon), 12 years as a Regional Vice President of Medical Affairs at two community hospitals in an integrated health-system and more than 14 years as a Huron (formerly StuderGroup) coach/speaker/author, Jeff has published research articles, coauthored a book on Medical Evidence and is one of the principal authors of the Huron / Studer Group's CG CAHPS Handbook and the OAS CAHPS Compendium. Currently, Jeff serves as a physician overseeing multiple clinics that are part of the innovative eTMS Ohio program (eTMS Ohio - https://etmsohio.com) – a very mission-driven organization that provides specialized Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment to active and retired Military / Veterans, Law Enforcement and First Responders for conditions such as PTSD, Sleep Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse, etc., all at no cost to the patient. As a national speaker, Jeff enjoys sharing his passion for servant leadership, enhancing the patient experience through compassionate care & improving both patient & provider engagement, and sharing his expertise with the eTMS Ohio program. Jeff is an amateur magician and sometimes uses mystical effects to elucidate important concepts, and as a licensed and instrument-rated pilot, he recognizes the many “patient safety” lessons - like the use of checklists - that healthcare can learn from the world of aviation. He also still maintains a small part-time practice in non-surgical Orthopedics, Regenerative Medicine, and Medical Acupuncture. ONLINE BIO | BIO PDF | PRESS KIT PDF |