CCGIA keeps up with the latest information and training by utilizing experts from all over the state, to stay abreast of the most current intelligence and trends:

• Training Advisory Board Coordinator – SSU Special Agent Richard “Mario” Cavagnolo, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Office of Correctional Safety

• Director Ronald Brooks – Northern CA HIDTA / Northern CA Regional Intelligence Center (ret.) – National Narcotic and Intelligence Training Advisor
• Special Agent in Charge Bob Cooke – CA DOJ Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (ret). National Narcotic Legislative and Trend Advisor
• Edgar Ramos – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation – STG Investigative Training Advisor
• Valmore Courtney – Alameda County Sheriff’s Office – East Bay Regional Training Advisor
• Ben Mendoza – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation – STG Investigative Training Advisor
• Marissa Castilone – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation – Female Offenders and Intelligence Analysis Training Advisor
• Gina Castaneda – Santa Cruz County Probation Department – Youth Gang Prevention and Intervention Training Advisor
• Cory Perryman – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation – STG Investigative Training Advisor
• Stephen Duncan – California Department of Justice (ret.) – Cartel and DTO’s Training Advisor
• Drew Bittner – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation – STG Investigative Training Advisor