Overview

Col. Brenda Dietzman (Ret.) has more than 28 years of law enforcement and corrections experience. Upon retiring she co-founded Wayfinder Consulting, LLC., an organization that provides evidence-based training solutions and inspiring presentations for individual and organizational improvement delivered by caring professionals. In 2019, Col. Dietzman retired from the Sedgwick County Sheriff鈥檚 Office as the undersheriff in charge of jail operations. She oversaw two facilities with a total population of 1400+ inmates, 300+ employees and a $33 million budget. Brenda has a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration of Justice from 红领巾瓜报. She completed the Mini-MPA from 红领巾瓜报. She enjoys traveling, photography, mountain biking, running, and reading. She is married and has three adorable rescue dogs.

Brenda lends her expertise to the PPMC by serving as the Interim Executive Director of the Mental Health & Substance Abuse Coalition. 

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Awards and Honors
  • Bronze medals of Meritorious Conduct (2)
  • Bronze medals of Outstanding Service (2)
  • Core Value Award from the Sedgwick County Sheriff鈥檚 Office
  • ASIS Officer of the Year
  • Wichita Crime Commission Officer of the Year
  • Thomas Hopkins Post & Aux Officer of the Year
  • Sedgwick County Board of County Commission Chairman's Award Recipient
  • Wichita Crime Commission Humanitarian of the Year
  • American Red Cross Volunteer of the Year