Our two‑day law enforcement summit focused on drug trends, investigative techniques and collaboration within the criminal justice system.
Our inaugural third day in partnership with RecoveryOhio, expanding the conversation to include professionals in public health, addiction services, recovery, and peer support.
Attendees and visitors may park in the North or South Garage, adjacent to the Ohio Union. Parking will be validated.
View current ratesWhen you arrive, please take the main stairs or elevators to the second floor. Register, and pick up your badge and materials, outside the main entrance to the Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom. Signage will guide you to your destination.
See building mapsMain events happen in the Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom (second floor), and breakouts happen in various meeting spaces on all floors.
See building mapsThe vendor hall will be open days one and three, located in the foyer outside the Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom (second floor).
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Check in to the 2026 ONIC Law Enforcement Drug Summit. Pick up your Summit materials, and enjoy a cup of coffee and light breakfast.
Cynthia Peterman, Director,
Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC)
Andy Wilson, Director,
Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS)
The Drug Landscape
1.25 hours Assignment‑based CPT / 1.25 hours General CLE
Angelique Gonzalez, Public Safety Intelligence Analyst,
Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC)
Alex Van Dyke, Drug Intelligence & Strategy Manager,
Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC)
Join us for opening remarks from our ONIC and ODPS Directors, followed by a keynote address, "The Drug Landscape," delivered by our featured ONIC representatives.
Browse Sessions ListingJoin 75‑minute breakout sessions on topics such as:
Domestic Highway Enforcement (DHE) National Smuggling Brief
1.25 hours Assignment‑based CPT / 1.25 hours General CLE
Tim Cardwell, National Coordinator – DHE,
National HIDTA Assistance Center
Leveraging MSB Data to Combat Drug Cartel Money Laundering
1.25 hours Assignment‑based CPT / 1.25 hours General CLE
Richard Lebel, Executive Director,
Transaction Record Analysis Center (TRAC)
OIU Operations: Reducing Violent Crime and Combating Street Crimes
1.25 hours Assignment‑based CPT / 1.25 hours General CLE
Kellette Mayberry, Agent in Charge,
Ohio Investigative Unit
and Enforcement Agents
Browse Sessions ListingGrab lunch, connect and collaborate with vendors, and hear a message from our partners.
ONDCP Priorities & Progress
1.0 hour General CLE
Debbie Seguin, Acting Deputy Director,
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy
Day One plenary speaker, Deputy Director Debbie Seguin, will discuss ONDCP priorities and progress, focusing on a whole-of-government effort to stop the flow of drugs and hold traffickers accountable.
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Ohio’s Cannabis Law
1.0 hour General CLE
Darcy Moulin, Senior Legal Counsel,
Division of Cannabis Control (DCC)
Andrew Makoski, Senior Legal Counsel,
Division of Cannabis Control (DCC)
Patrick Vasil, Director of Compliance & Enforcement,
Division of Cannabis Control (DCC)
This session will discuss the history and evolving landscape of marijuana laws in Ohio. Topics will include the origins of adult‑use marijuana, current statutory structure, intoxicating hemp, and best practices for enforcement, presented by the Division of Cannabis Control (DCC).
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Intelligence in Court: A Drug‑Related Homicide Case Study
1.25 hours Assignment‑based CPT / 1.25 hours General CLE
Kelsey Conn, Intelligence Manager,
Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC)
Megan Farley, Director, Grand Jury Unit,
Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office
Breakout Session TBD
Controlled Substance Distribution, Scheduling, and OARRS for Investigations
1.25 hours Assignment‑based CPT / 1.25 hours General CLE
Cameron McNamee, Director of Policy and Communications,
Ohio Board of Pharmacy
William "Trey" Edwards, Pharmacy Board Agent,
Ohio Board of Pharmacy
Kelly Monce Franklin, Pharmacy Board Agent,
Ohio Board of Pharmacy
Pick up your Summit materials, and enjoy a cup of coffee and light breakfast.
Cynthia Peterman, Director,
Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC)
Combating the Emerging National Security Threats to America; The Synthetic Drug Crisis
1.5 hours Assignment‑based CPT / 1.5 hours General CLE
Derek Maltz, Plenary Speaker,
SVP, Global Business Growth and Strategy, Penlink
(Former Acting DEA Administrator)
Join us for remarks from our ONIC Director, followed by the plenary session, "Combating the Emerging National Security Threats to America; The Synthetic Drug Crisis," presented by Day Two plenary speaker Derek Maltz.
Browse Sessions ListingJoin 75‑minute breakout sessions on topics such as:
ONIC Digital Forensics Forecast for 2026
1.25 hours Assignment‑based CPT / 1.25 hours General CLE
Tanner White, Forensic Computer Specialist II,
Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC)
Illicit Smoke Shop Investigations
1.25 hours Assignment‑based CPT / 1.25 hours General CLE
Mike Griffis, Commander,
SEALE Narcotics Task Force
Shaun Stanton, Detective,
SEALE Narcotics Task Force
Not So Elementary: Challenges Behind the Identification of New Compounds in a Dynamic NPS Marketplace
1.25 hours Assignment‑based CPT / 1.25 hours General CLE
Danielle St. Germaine, Scientist II, Forensic Chemistry Department,
Cayman Chemical
ONIC invites you to join us in recognizing individuals and teams who embodied outstanding collaboration with the ONIC by strengthening narcotics investigations and information sharing in their work.
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Current Threat of Mexican Cartels
1.0 hour Assignment‑based CPT / 1.0 hour General CLE
Mark Sandel, Intelligence Analyst,
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - Mexico City
Experience a plenary session, "Current Threat of Mexican Cartels," presented by Day Two plenary speaker Mark Sandel.
Browse Sessions ListingJoin 75‑minute breakout sessions on topics such as:
The Illicit Fentanyl Crisis — Update
1.25 hours Assignment‑based CPT / 1.25 hours General CLE
Brian Townsend, Retired DEA, Law Enforcement Training Coordinator,
Mid‑States Organized Crime Information Center (MOCIC)
Using License Plate Readers to Further Narcotics Intelligence
1.25 hours Assignment‑based CPT / 1.25 hours General CLE
Jessica Lagucki, Public Safety Intelligence Manager,
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Clayton Wehr, Public Safety Intelligence Analyst,
Ohio State Highway Patrol
FinCEN: Using Financial Intelligence for Investigations
1.25 hours General CLE
Ann Martin, Deputy Associate Director, Research and Analysis Division (RAD),
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
Mexican Cartels: Identifying and Investigating Cartels in Your Community
2.0 hours General CLE
Robert Almonte, Plenary Speaker,
Former U.S. Marshal
Cynthia Peterman, Director,
Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC)
Take part in our final plenary session, "Mexican Cartels: Identifying and Investigating Cartels in Your Community," presented by Day Two plenary speaker and former U.S. Marshal Robert Almonte. Hear closing remarks from our ONIC Director.
Browse Sessions ListingStep into the vendor hall to spark new connections and collaborate with our partners and vendors.
Erin Reed, Director,
RecoveryOhio
Roni Burkes‑Trowsdell, Deputy Director, Office of Reentry,
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction
Join us on Day Three for remarks from our RecoveryOhio Director, followed by a captivating keynote, presented by our Day Three keynote speaker.
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Understanding Trauma and How it Can Be Addressed: Examples of How the Ohio Judiciary Seizes Opportunities to Improve Outcomes
55 min General CLE
Hon. Theresa F. Dellick, Judge — JJC,
Mahoning County Juvenile Court
Hon. E. Gerald Parker, Jr., Judge — General Division,
Montgomery County Common Pleas Court
Illicit Drug Trends and an ONIC Partnership Case Study
1.0 hour General CLE
Alex Van Dyke, Drug Intelligence & Strategy Manager,
Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC)
Nicholas Warnecke, Public Safety Intelligence Manager,
Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC)
Michael Davenport, Commander,
Hamilton County Heroin Task Force and Quick Response Team
From Behavioral Health Navigation to Crisis Stabilization: State of Ohio Resources to Support Mental Health Needs
55 min General CLE
Jennifer Lloyd, Assistant Director, RecoveryOhio,
Ohio’s Continuum of Care Portal
Tia Cokes, Program Administrator, Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS),
Ohio Department of Behavioral Health
Abbey Wollschleger, Quality Assurance Manager,
State of Ohio’s 988
Hold Your Rope: Former Ohio State Tight End’s Experience‑Based Conversation on Addiction, Avoidance, and the Disciplined Work of Recovery
Rory Nicol, Guest Speaker,
Former Ohio State Tight End (2004‑2008)
RecoveryOhio invites you to join us for a delicious boxed lunch and a special presentation, "Hold Your Rope," presented by Day Three guest speaker and former Ohio State tight end, Rory Nicol.
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Connecting Data and Advocacy to Demonstrate Public Value
55 min General CLE
Gene Detherage, Recovery Support Specialist,
Bluegrass Area Development District
Holly Raffle, PhD, MCHES, Professor,
Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
From Seed Money to Sustained Operations: Finding and Maintaining the Funding You Need
55 min General CLE
Jennifer Ruff, Assistant Project Director, State Opioid & Stimulant Response,
Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)
Alisha Nelson, Executive Director,
OneOhio Recovery Foundation
Ted St. John, Founder & Chief Executive,
Hope Town, Inc.
Erin Reed, Director,
RecoveryOhio
Close the final day of the Summit with remarks from our RecoveryOhio Director.
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White House Office of National Drug Control Policy
Debbie W. Seguin is the Acting Deputy Director for the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. In this role, she directly supports the Director in dismantling the supply chain of illicit narcotics and the promotion of demand reduction and recovery. She has also served as the Senior Advisor for supply reduction and Assistant Director for Commercial Disruption and International Relations, where she led ONDCP’s policy and international engagements.
Former Acting DEA Administrator
Derek S. Maltz brings over 30 years of experience in law enforcement, national security, and international strategy. As Acting DEA Administrator, Maltz led the agency’s global mission during rising public health and national security threats. He oversaw operations in 241 domestic and 90 international offices, managed a $3 billion annual budget, and directed initiatives in over 65 countries. Under his leadership, the DEA advanced enforcement strategies to disrupt transnational criminal networks and confronted the synthetic drug crisis, which continues to drive record deaths and present major challenges to law enforcement worldwide.
Former U.S. Marshal
Robert Almonte is a former U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Texas, recognized for his extensive law enforcement experience, management of high-profile cases, and expertise in Mexican cartels. He served as U.S. Marshal from June 2010 to 2016, overseeing a district that includes San Antonio, Austin, Waco, and El Paso. Before his federal role, Almonte spent 25 years with the El Paso Police Department, retiring as Deputy Chief with a focus on narcotics investigations. He led initiatives such as the Hotel/Motel Narcotics Interdiction Unit and the West Texas HIDTA Stash House Task Force.
Ohio State Tight End (2004‑2008)
Rory Nicol’s journey began as a highly recruited athlete at The Ohio State University. After a career‑altering injury in college led to a season of personal struggle, he was forced to confront hard truths about identity, resilience, and responsibility. That turning point became the foundation for Hold Your Rope — Remember Our Purpose. Elevate Others. Today, Rory speaks to athletic teams, corporate groups, nonprofits, and community audiences nationwide. His message challenges audiences to face adversity honestly, take ownership of their choices, and become leaders others can depend on. The rope serves as a powerful metaphor for connection, accountability, and the daily decision to hold on — and to hold others up.
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