About

Tyler Miller is the founder, Chairman and Treasurer of the Columbia Public Safety Alliance and brings experience spanning public safety, technology, business, and local government. He is also the founder and former CEO of Miller Mendel, Inc., a public safety technology company established in 2009 that he led until its acquisition in 2026. The company developed technology used by hundreds of law enforcement and other public safety agencies nationwide to modernize their internal business processes.

Tyler's public service experience includes more than ten years in law enforcement roles, including sworn law enforcement service, as well as service as an elected city councilor since 2020 and on a 9-1-1 board of directors. During his sworn law enforcement service, Tyler received a Medal of Valor from the Columbia County Sheriff's Office and a Distinguished Action Award from the Oregon State Sheriffs' Association. Following the sale of Miller Mendel, Inc., Tyler has increasingly focused on philanthropy and initiatives involving public safety technology, communications, government policy, and the evolving operational needs of first responders.

His combined experience in technology, business, government, and firsthand public safety provides CPSA with a strategic, practical, and cost-conscious perspective on advancing the tools, technology, and resources available to first responders in service to their communities.

Jerry Cole serves as Vice Chairman of the Columbia Public Safety Alliance and brings decades of experience in public service, including local government and emergency services. A career firefighter, Jerry has extensive firsthand experience with the operational needs of first responders, emergency response, public safety infrastructure, and the importance of reliable equipment, communications, and support systems.

Jerry graduated from Rainier High School and later earned an associate degree from Portland Community College in 1993. He has served as an elected mayor for more than two decades, including approximately 24 years in that role, providing him with extensive experience in government administration, budgeting, infrastructure planning, public safety policy, economic development, and community decision-making. In the May 2026 election, Jerry was elected by Columbia County voters to serve as a County Commissioner beginning in 2027. His combined experience in emergency services and municipal leadership has given him a strong understanding of how public safety priorities are evaluated, funded, and implemented.

Jerry's combination of frontline public safety experience, government policy, and long-term executive leadership provides CPSA with a seasoned and practical perspective on supporting first responders and advancing the resources, technology, and infrastructure they rely on to serve their communities.

Brian Pixley serves on the Board of Directors of the Columbia Public Safety Alliance and brings more than two decades of experience in law enforcement and government leadership. His career has included assignments in corrections, patrol, marine enforcement, supervision, and executive management, giving him broad firsthand knowledge of both frontline and administrative public safety operations.

Brian has served as an elected county sheriff since 2019, overseeing law enforcement operations, corrections, personnel, budgeting, policy development, and interagency coordination. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Oregon University and an Associate Degree in Corrections from Clackamas Community College. He also holds Executive-level certifications in both Patrol and Corrections and has completed advanced leadership and command training, including the Oregon Executive Development Institute, Oregon State Sheriffs' Association Command College, and National Sheriffs' Institute.

His combination of frontline law enforcement service, executive management, and advanced professional training provides CPSA with a practical understanding of the operational needs of first responders and the systems that support them. Brian brings valuable perspective on technology, communications, equipment, training, and other resources necessary to support effective public safety services.

Robin May serves on the Board of Directors of the Columbia Public Safety Alliance and brings nearly three decades of law enforcement and public safety experience in northwest Oregon.

Robin began her career with the Oregon State Police as a cadet in 1995 before being hired as an Oregon State Police Trooper in January 1997. She spent her career serving Columbia County from the Scappoose and St. Helens field offices in patrol and Fish and Wildlife assignments, retiring in June 2024 after more than 27 years of service.

Throughout her career, Robin developed extensive experience in training, impaired-driving enforcement, and officer development. She served as a Drug Recognition Expert for approximately 22 years, trained numerous Oregon State Police trooper recruits, and remains certified as a Standardized Field Sobriety Testing instructor and Field Training Officer. Robin is also a recipient of the Oregon State Police Medal of Valor.

Robin earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Oregon State College, now Western Oregon University, with an emphasis in law enforcement and a minor in psychology. Her extensive public safety experience and training background provide CPSA with a practical understanding of the operational needs of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Mark Gundersen brings extensive experience in local government, public safety, behavioral health, and community service to the Columbia Public Safety Alliance. A longtime Columbia County resident, Mark has built his career around public service and helping individuals and families throughout the community.

Mark's public service experience includes service as an elected city councilor since 2022, prior service on a local government budget committee, and leadership on the board of directors of a fire and emergency services district, where he currently serves as Board President. His public safety experience also extends to behavioral health and the criminal justice system. Since 2014, Mark has worked in the behavioral health field and currently manages a program that coordinates services involving behavioral health providers, courts, law enforcement, corrections, and other public agencies. He holds professional credentials in both mental health and substance use services.

Before entering the behavioral health field, Mark spent approximately 20 years working in the commercial printing industry. His community service has also included many years of involvement in youth athletics, including coaching football, baseball, softball, and basketball, as well as service on local advisory committees and nonprofit boards.

Mark earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Anthropology from Eastern Oregon University.