Oct. 22, 2020

Putting A Stop To Human Trafficking | Joel Vettel

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Show Notes

Joel Vettel grew up on a farm near Hillsboro, N.D. and attended Hillsboro High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from North Dakota State University, and a master’s degree in management from the University of Mary. He is a 2009 graduate of Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety “School of Police Staff and Command.” He is a 2013 graduate of the 253rd class of the FBI National Academy.

Joel was appointed to the Fargo Police Department in 1997 and served in numerous roles within the department including leadership positions within the patrol division and investigations division. Joel served as the Public Information Officer for 7 years and worked with media from across the country. Joel has also developed numerous programs dealing with personal safety and de-escalation. He has lectured on the issue of workplace violence and dealing with physically aggressive people.

After leaving law enforcement he was the Executive Director for the Fargo Park District for 3 years before taking on his new role for Sanford Health. His current role as Head of Strategic Community Partnerships for Sanford Health allows him the opportunity to work with numerous community partners in the pursuit to improve the human condition.

Vettel is active with area youth athletic programs at both the high school and the college level. He served on numerous boards for organizations such the United Way of Cass Clay and FBI National Academy Association. He has served as the site liaison for ESPN Game Day and the Director of Operation for the USA Wrestling Asics National Wrestling Tournament, the largest wrestling tournament in the world.

In his spare time Joel works as announcer for NDSU Athletics and a volunteer strength coach for Fargo Public Schools, and is an experienced adventure racer and obstacle course racer. Joel lives in Fargo with his wife and two daughters.