“What is needed in our society is an organization that works to interrupt the process of violence before it becomes a tragedy.”

Bobby Kipper, Founder, NCPCV™

The National Center for the Prevention of Community Violence™ (NCPCV™) has a distinguished track record of offering guidance to communities and schools on effective violence prevention strategies, establishing itself as a prominent authority in the field through training, publications, and technical support.

Leveraging expertise from national leaders and partnerships with academic institutions, NCPCV™ dedicates itself to fostering safer communities nationally and internationally.

Continuously evolving, the organization embraces innovative approaches to violence prevention at all levels of society.

Violence is a process, not an event.

Our mission is to interrupt the process of violence before it becomes an event.

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Meet the Team

Bobby Kipper

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/FOUNDER
A bestselling author, Bobby Kipper boasts over 40 years of combined experience in law enforcement and consulting. After a distinguished career in law enforcement, he founded the NCPCV in 2009, dedicated to implementing effective violence prevention solutions nationwide.
Jerald Monahan

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OPERATIONS
Jerald Monahan has served Arizona's public safety community for 42 years, holding positions such as Chief of Police for Prescott and Yavapai College. He actively addresses violence against women and contributes expertise to the National Center for the Prevention of Community Violence.
Wendy Davison

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Wendy Davison is the owner of Rocky Mountain Consulting and a nationally recognized school safety consultant with nearly three decades of experience in education and school leadership. A Certified Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) professional, she works with K–12 schools and districts to strengthen safety culture through proactive emergency planning, behavioral threat assessment, and practical prevention-focused systems.
Bob Jacobs

SENIOR ADVISOR
Bob Jacobs, a former United States Air Force member and Virginia State Trooper boasts extensive experience in law enforcement training and leadership. He serves as a consultant and senior advisor for the NCPCV and a background investigator for the Virginia State Police. He is also an active member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE).
Terri Reynolds

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - TRAINING & EDUCATION
Terri Reynolds, a law enforcement veteran and former Marine, has over a decade of experience specializing in training. Currently serving as Executive Assistant/Director of Board Relations for the NCPCV and Director of Training for the Kipper Group, she holds degrees in Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology.
Andrew Kipper

FUNDRAISING/SOCIAL MEDIA/MARKETING SPECIALIST
Andrew Kipper, a recent graduate from Flagler College, holds a degree in Business Administration with minors in Marketing and Economics. With a background in public service and a passion for surfing, he volunteers for organizations such as the NCPCV and A Walk on Water Surf Therapy, aiming to make a global impact by spreading their message.

NCPCV™ Executive Board Members

Barbara Hamm Lee

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & HOST OF ANOTHER VIEW
Courtney Gardner

PEARL FINCHER MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
David Hancock

FOUNDER & CEO, MORGAN JAMES PUBLISHING
Dr. Katherine Kuhlman

PUBLIC SAFETY/CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, KUHLMAN PSYCHOLOGY & CONSULTING
Dr. Michael Thompson

POLICE CHIEF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
George Kneisel

PURCHASING EXECUTIVE/PARTNER DEVELOPMENT
Patricia Mckenzie

AWARD-WINNING ACTRESS, PRODUCER, SINGER
Nichole Kotsur

NATIONAL VP OF PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING PROJECTS FOR CORE CONSTRUCTION
Tim Sweeney

DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF ALBEMARLE
Tony Brothers

VETERAN OFFICIAL FOR THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION (NBA)

NCPCV™ Advisory Team

Dr. Cornell, PH.D

FORENSIC CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Joseph Wharff

DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & WELLNESS FOR THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Dr. E. Scott Geller

ALUMNI DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR, CENTER FOR APPLIED BEHAVIORAL SYSTEMS - VIRGINIA TECH
Jerry Kilgore

FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL OF VIRGINIA
Kelly Wright

NATIONAL NEWS ANCHOR
Vinton Meyers

(RETIRED) Federal Reserve System
Bethany Marshall

MARKETING & PUBLICITY LIAISON/PROFESSIONAL MMA FIGHTER/MORGAN JAMES PUB.
Steve Best

PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE BEAZLEY FOUNDATION, INC.
Ralph Rolle

PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN
Tiffany Brearton

SPEAKER, AUTHOR (FROM STILETTOS TO GRACE) & CO-FOUNDER OF SHE WAS MADE FOR MORE BLESSINGS
Dr. Kenneth S. Trump

PRESIDENT, NATIONAL SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY SERVICES
Kim B. Simon, INCI

FOUNDER, S2C LLC | SAFE SCHOOLS & COMMUNITIES
Michael Dorn

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SAFE HAVENS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Kirk Carpenter

CARPENTER CONSULTING LLC
SCHOOL SAFETY CONSULTANT
Jillian Haring

BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST