Cari DeBoer began her time with the Coroner's Office as an intern in the Fall of 2005. In January of 2006, a position opened in the Office for an administrative assistant. Cari applied for the position and has been with the Coroner's Office since. During her time with the Office, she attended various death investigation seminars.
Chief Investigator - Chuck Wilson
Chuck Wilson has been the Chief Deputy Coroner since 2004.
Chuck brings to the department many years of investigative knowledge. He has over 25 years experience in the law enforcement field as both a patrol officer and a criminal investigator and has attended numerous criminal investigation courses. He has completed the NIMS IS-700. Chuck has pledged to work closely with law enforcement agencies and funeral directors.
Ron Brown joined the Coroner's Office as a part-time medico-legal death investigator in April of 2001. He brought with him 4 years of Air Force experience and 15 years experience as a registered nurse with a focus on critical care. In May of 2005, Ron became a full-time member of the Office. He has completed a medico-legal death investigations course pertinent to his position. He has also completed the NIMS IS-700.
William Perkins began with the Coroner's Office in February of 2007. In conjunction with working for the Coroner's Office, he also works full time as a Lieutenant with Manteno Fire District. He has 18 years experience in fire and emergency medical service. He has extensive training in hazardous materials. William is also a fire service instructor and is currently finishing his Associates Degree in Fire Science. He has also completed the NIMS-700.
Pam Knisley has been with the Coroner's Office for 2 years. Before coming to the Office, she was a Sheriff's police officer for 30 years. In that time, she was a detective for 12 years. She has been to numerous seminars and training on death investigation. She has also completed the NIMS IS-700.