The WINx Team

Roy Bethge is veteran police leader with more than 26 years of experience.  He currently serves as Deputy Chief of Operations for a police department in Northern Illinois. He holds a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from Columbia College and has an extensive background as a trainer in the subject areas of leadership development, use of force, and adult learning. He is a subject matter expert for Louisiana State University’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training, a course development consultant for Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety and private consultant.  Mr. Bethge presents nationally on the topics of Leadership, Instructor Development and Organizational Change. He is a sought after speaker having presented before the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, Michigan State Police Leadership Forum, Empire State Traffic Conference and many more.

Brian Willis is recognized throughout North America as a thought leader, a catalyst for change in the law enforcement profession and a man with many questions. Brian operates Winning Mind Training, an innovative training company committed to helping the men and women of law enforcement Embrace the Suck, focus on What’s Important Now and Dare to Be Great. Brian was a full time police officer for 25 years and has over 25 years of law enforcement training experience. He is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his contribution and commitment to Officer Safety in Canada, and was named Law Officer Trainer of the Year for 2011.  In addition to his work with law enforcement professionals Brian has served as a mental preparation coach for athletes from a variety of sports including two Olympic athletes.