IONIA COUNTY CENTRAL DISPATCH 9-1-1

CONTACTS

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James Valentine - Director, Ionia County Central Dispatch

Jim is a recent addition to Ionia Central. He comes to us from Lowell, MI where he served as the Chief of Police for 14 years.  Jim has 34 years Law Enforcement Experience and 14 managing a Dispatch Center.
Click here to read Jim Valentine's full biography.

 

Vicki Denny - Operations Supervisor

Vicki joined Central Dispatch in 1992, and has served as a dispatcher, supervisor and deputy director.  Vicki is responsible for all operations relating to dispatchers.  Vicki was seleced as Employee of the Year in 2003.

Email:  vdenny@ioniacounty.org 

 
 

 Nancy Rodriguez - Administrative Assistant

Nancy joined Central Dispatch in 2000 and serves as the principal contact for office management.  Nancy has 30 years in the public service field.  Nancy was selected as Employee of the Year in 2006.

Email:  nrodriguez@ioniacounty.org

   

DISPATCHERS 

Kevin Booth

Kevin joined Central Dispatch in 2004 and has served as a dispatcher to present.  Kevin was selected as Dispatcher of the Year in 2005.

Email:  kbooth@ioniacounty.org

 

Kevin Heinlein

Kevin joined Central Dispatch in 2007 and has served as a dispatcher to present.  Kevin is also a certified public safety officer for the city of Ionia.

 

email:  kheinlein@ioniacounty.org

Kathy Heydenburk

Kathy joined Central Dispatch in 1998 and has served as a dispatcher to present.  Kathy is a Certified Training Officer (CTO) for the center.

email:  kheydenb@ioniacounty.org

 Becky Hoeve

Becky joined Central Dispatch in 1994 and has served as a dispatcher to present.  Becky is a Certified Training Officer for the center, and has been selected as a Dispatcher of the Year in 1996 and 2001.

email:  bhoeve@ioniacounty.org

Amanda Johnson

Amanda joined Central Dispatch in 2000 and serves as a dispatcher to present.  Amanda was selected as a Dispatcher of the Year in 2004.

email:  ajohnson@ioniacounty.org

 Jim Knopf

Jim joined Central Dispatch in 1994, left for a short period to be a supervisor for Clinton County 911.  Jim returned in 2004 and serves as a dispatcher for the county.

email:  jknopf@ioniacounty.org

Katy Krantz

Katy joined Central Dispatch in 2004 and serves as a dispatcher to present.  Katy is a Certified Training Officer and was selected as the first recipient of the William L. Charon Award.

 

email:  kkrantz@ioniacounty.org

Greg Main Jr.

Greg Joined Central Dispatch in 2009 and is a second generation dispatcher and looks forward to serving the community.

email:  gmain@ioniacounty.org

 

Steve VanHolstyn

Steve joined Central Dispatch in 2005 and serves as a dispatcher to present.  Steve is active in the fire department, and SERT activities in Montcalm County.

email:  svanholsty@ioniacounty.org   

                   

John Wiechenthal

John Joined Central Dispatch in 2010 and serves as a dispatcher, John was a radio announcer for Clear Channel prior to his employment with Ionia Central Dispatch.

email:  jwiechenthal@ioniacounty.org

                       

 Jennifer Mcninch

Jennifer joined Central Dispatch in 2010 and serves as a dispatcher, however she comes to us with over 10 years of experience as a dispatcher, she joins us from the City of Belding and is a welcome addition to our staff.

email:  jmcninch@ioniacounty.org