Act justly, love mercy,
and walk humbly with your God ~Micah 6:8
Partnering with first responder organizations to strengthen and support our community through emotional and spiritual support.
Who we are
Salt & Light is truly a partnership. We have assembled a cross-section of board members, advisors, and chaplains to ensure we are woven throughout the community and responsive to the cares and concerns of our neighbors.
We also partner with a variety of organizations throughout SE Minnesota and beyond to bring complementary services and events to the communities we serve.
Our Chaplains and Staff
Kwasi Kyeremeh, RPD Lead Chaplain
Larry Orth, OCSO Lead Chaplain
Jorden Johnson, RFD Lead Chaplain
Adam Molina, RPD Chaplain
Shari Cape, RPD and OCSO Chaplain
Abe Kamara, OCSO and RFD Chaplain
Grant Reimer, RPD Chaplain
Cory Goetz, APD Lead Chaplain
Cora Wyse, APD Chaplain
Chuck Peterson, WCSO Lead Chaplain
Daniel Olson, WPD Lead Chaplain
Woody Roland, FCSO Chaplain
Paul Langmade, FCSO Chaplain
Dan Mielke, APD Chaplain
Mark Mannenbach, MCAS Lead Chaplain
Reed Cape, OCSO Chaplain
Josh Spencer, OCSO Chaplain
James Reynolds, WPD Chaplain
Stef Donaldson, Program Coordinator
Misty Compaan, Bookkeeper
Christine Beech, Development Director
Sascha Streckel, HR Generalist
George Beech, Executive Director
Board of Directors
Christine Beech
JoMarie Morris
Ken Rowe
Ken Dose
Bethany von Steinbergs
Lee Green
Jay Maier
George Beech
First Responders We Serve
Providing exceptional service and superior protection by reducing crime and enhancing the quality of life of the first-class community we serve.
Compassionately solving problems that threaten life, health, and property.
Provide quality services that promote and protect the well-being, safety and security of all people in our community.
Accomplish excellence in our service to our community. Our officers demonstrate this with pride, professionalism, integrity, and teamwork in the performance of their duties.
Provide both traditional and specialized law enforcement services to include: Community Service, Evidence Processing, Investigations, Narcotics Investigations and Patrol.
Our Community Partners
Member Organizations
Creating a more efficient, effective, and collaborative nonprofit sector to maximize our impact for the Olmsted County community.
The world's leading membership, training, and advocacy association for law enforcement chaplaincy
Give aid, comfort and help to firefighters and their families; to work toward the betterment of all areas of the fire and emergency service.