About the SPD
Agency Leadership Team (ALT)
Kelli Thompson State Public Defender
Michael Tobin Deputy State Public Defender
Catherine Dorl Trial Division Director
Jennifer Bias Affirmative Action Officer & Deputy Trial Division Director
Randy Kraft Communications Director
Kathy Pakes Legal Counsel
Adam Plotkin Legislative Liaison
Gina Pruski Training Director
Deb Smith Assigned Counsel Division Director
Marla Stephens Appellate Division Director
Gail Zaucha Chief Information Officer