Board Members
The Leadership of The CMPA Is Here To Help Our Members And Our Community
Detective Jerad Korte
President
Bio coming soon.
Detective Jonathan Tripp
Vice President
Jonathan has been with the Costa Mesa Police Department for six years. He is currently assigned to the Investigative Services Bureau as a Juvenile Crimes /Crimes Against Persons Detective. Jonathan has previously been assigned to Patrol, the South Coast Plaza detail and as a Detective for property crimes. He also has collateral duties as an instructor for the Department’s Force Tactics group and a member of the Crisis Negotiations team.
Sergeant James Brown
Treasurer
Bio coming soon.
Detective Brian Hernandez
Secretary
Bio coming soon.
Kevin Westman
Director
Bio coming soon.
Detective David Sevilla
Director
David Sevilla has been a police officer with the Costa Mesa Police Department since February of 2002. He is currently assigned to the Investigative Services Bureau, where he assigned to the Crimes Against Children Division. Sevilla has also worked several special assignments including gang investigations, field training and the South Coast Plaza Metro area. His service has been instrumental to the safety and well-being of the community and in 2009, Sevilla was one of six gang officers awarded “Officer of the Year”. He is actively involved in various CMPD and community-related events including “Coffee with a Cop” and the C3 Basketball Tournament, which is aimed at building relationships between the City’s police officers and residents. Sevilla’s commitment to Costa Mesa extends beyond his work as an officer, donating much of his time with community groups such as M.I.K.A. and SOY (Save Our Youth). He is also an avid baseball and softball fan and enjoys coaching two of his children’s teams.
Officer George Maridakis
Director
Bio coming soon.
Detective Robert Dimel
Director
Rob Dimel is a 21-year police officer and 18-year veteran of the Costa Mesa Police Department. He began his career as a police officer in 1993, and has been with Costa Mesa the last 18 years. Elected to the Costa Mesa Police Officer Association Board in 2013. Prior to that, he served on the Board from 2010-2012. Dimel has worked several special assignments involving extensive training and experience including helicopter pilot, detective, gang unit and a member of SWAT. He is currently assigned to the Patrol Services Bureau. Dimel volunteers with the Civil Air Patrol/Air Force Auxiliary, where he participates in search and rescue missions as well as disaster relief. He is an avid fan of off-road racing and enjoys overland camping with his family and watching his kids play soccer.
Jesse Chartier.
Director
Bio coming soon.