Special Insurance and Retirement Programs for Protecting our Law Enforcement Personnel and Their Families.

Committees

Mission Statement

We will encourage, enable, and vocally stand up for our men and women in blue because we believe that law enforcement officers and their families are critical to the freedoms we cherish and the safety we enjoy. 

Vision Statement

Year after year, we will lift the spirits of all law enforcement officers through local acts of kindness, rallies of support, charitable contributions, and personal statements of support.  Through our efforts, we will help them "feel the love" of their community in tangible ways, while amplifying all the positive stories around law enforcement. 

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee is made up of a group of individuals with a broad range of community involvement.  This combination brings many resources and strengths to our organization.   We have many committees that could use your expertise!  Join US! 
Joe Anderson
Todd Grande
Chief Jeff Lavey
Michael Oswald
Sue Marostica
Tracy Basterrechea
Bunny Malmin
Jacki Briggs

Joe Anderson

Joe Anderson is the heart and inspiration for the Back the Blue Idaho. His devotion to this project is what has moved it to the movement you see today.
Buckner Insurance is proud to have such a caring associate, bringing his passion to their industry.

Please contact Joe for all your insurance needs. 
Buckner

Todd Grande

Todd is the Vice President with Bright Bank and helps with all our financial needs. 

"Putting the Capital in Capitalism!
32 years lending to commercial businesses and medical professionals.
Specializing in:
Real Estate, Manufacturing, Equipment, Lines of Credit, Business Purchase, Aircraft, Medical Practices, SBA lending.

Healthy businesses create healthy communities!"
Email Address: [email protected]
Bright Bank

Chief Jeff Lavey

Chief Lavey has been instrumental to Back the Blue in guiding us as to how we can support our men and women in blue in our community. 

"As Chief of Police I welcome you to the Meridian Police Department on-line. The Meridian Police Department is comprised of dedicated professional employees who are committed to working in partnership with our community."
Meridian Police Dept

Michael Oswald

Michael is an attorney in Boise, Idaho, who has helped to develop Back the Blue Idaho and is working on our nonprofit. 

"I provide a wide range of business-savvy legal services to small and medium companies and nonprofits.

My favorite thing to do for a business is to take their standard sales contract and strip it down from an unintelligible 20-page monstrosity to a concise, 3-page doc that is easy for their customers to understand and to sign!

I have experience in a number of industries, including Real Estate, Construction, Defense, and Technology (Hardware, Software and E-Commerce)."
MSO Chartered

Sue Marostica

Sue participates in Back the Blue Idaho with Accounting and Logistics and is owner of Gold Buckle Services and Gold Buckle Farm. As a 4th generation Idahoan she has many years experience in promoting community events Sue developed Gold Buckle Champions while at the Idaho Cutting Horse Association, to help promote our western heritage and keep our values alive for another generation.
Gold Buckle Champion

Tracy Basterrechea

Tracy Basterrechea is the Deputy Chief of the Meridian Police Department, starting his 25th year with the MPD. 
   
    A first generation son of a Basque sheepherder, Tracy prides himself in remembering where he came from whether in his personal life or career.
   
  Tracy has had the pleasure to work in every division of the Meridian Police Department, which gives him a good perspective of the importance of all the people who make the MPD a great organization serving its community.
   
    Tracy is a graduate of Boise State University, the FBI National Academy and the Northwestern Center for Public Safety School of Police Staff and Command.

Meridian Police Department

Bunny Malmin

Bunny is the Senior Administrative Specialist to Sheriff Donahue of Canyon County Sheriff's Office, and has been a welcome addition to our team. 


Jacki Briggs

Jacki Briggs, LEOW (Law Enforcement Officer’s Wife), as well as Founder & Director of Courageous Survival LLC. Her passion and mission is “Connecting Idaho’s Everyday Heroes and Their Families with Resources for Mental Health and Wellness.” She devotes her time serving and teaching First Responders, Veterans and their families as an Advocate, Coach, Consultant, and Event Planner.

With a combination of personal experience, training and empathy, Jacki connects people with invaluable resources, tangible tools for building resilience, and reminds them, “You are worth it... your life, your family, and your story MATTERS!”

She has helped Back the Blue Idaho tremendously with hospitality and plans to assist with communication, marketing and events.


Join one of our Committees

We are in need of your expertise.  Groups of diverse skills are what makes us strong and will ensure the longevity of this organization. 
Please scroll below to sign up. 

Legal 
Logistics

This committee oversees the base of our operations 

Chair

Members
Paul Butler
Brittney Cobb
Michael Oswald
Adnan Rudan
Sabrina Minshall
Cherish Anderson

Sponsorships

This committee oversees the opportunities for others to show their support for our organization

Joe Anderson Chair

Members
Joe Anderson
Paul Butler
Brittney Cobb

Communications
Marketing

This committee oversees our Social Media dialogs and our Media Messages

   Jeff Lavey Chair

Members
Ken Corder
Dale Dixon
Jeff Lavey
Bunny Malmin


Event Promotion
Volunteers

This committee oversees making sure everyone knows about our meaningful events 

Bernadette Reisbeck Chair

Members
Jacki Briggs
David Conley
Mark Maxfield
Bunny Malmin
Adnan Rudan
Sabrina Minshall

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