Meet the Leadership
The Faces of Our Organization
If you need to speak to a local trustee or union steward for issues that can be addressed informally at the institutional level, their contact info is on this page. Â Please start with your trustees and union stewards first, before contacting Executive Board Members.
Paul Lunkwitz
President
lunkwitzfop21@yahoo.com
725-377-2000
Work hours M-F
8am-4pm pst.
NDOC Officer, with the department since 2000, retired in 2021, and officer advocate since 2008, Paul has worked at Southern Desert Correctional Center, High Desert State Prison, and Central Transportation. As a representative of officers, our President has fought to protect Peace Officer rights on every level in the NDOC. Lunk continues to mentor officers regarding Peace Officer Rights issues. While he has served as Chief Negotiator for FOP, Lodge 21 has secured the largest raises and increased protections for our members. Paul is truly an inspiration, and has distinguished himself as a passionate and effective advocate.
Michael Thompson
Vice President
thompsonfop21@yahoo.com
702-215-1169
Mike Thompson has been with NDOC since 2015. A fiery Officer advocate with no patience for those who are generally inept at their jobs. He makes himself available for anyone who asks for help. An extremely hard worker with a history of improving safety at HDSP. Our Vice President is committed to creating a better environment for our hard working brothers and sisters with a focus on a strong membership within FOP. Solidarity is his mantra and Mike truly has the backs of all our members.
Don Hicks
2nd Vice President
donhicksfop21@yahoo.com
775-721-2655
A C.O. since 2006, currently certified as an Instructor in O.C. spray and Defensive Tactics. He currently works as one of the Yard Investigators at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center. Don is a focused advocate for Correctional Staff working on the front lines. He has helped us coordinate FOP business in the northern region as well. Knowledgeable, professional, and a great asset to our union. Don has dedicated himself to researching and leading the charge on officer wellness. His efforts have helped drive this movement for our members and landed him a spot on the Purple Ribbon Task Force. Our 2nd VP is also a registered Lobbyist who has been invaluable during the Legislative Sessions.
Dshamba Prater
Secretary
praterfop21@yahoo.com
702-290-4032
NDOC officer, with the department since 2003, Dee has had the pleasure of working every post at High Desert State Prison including Trans. Our Secretary has vast experience as a training officer (FTO) and a NOTIS instructor. Prater is a critical thinker with insightful, strategic input when helping officers stand up for their rights. He has also passionately represented multiple officers during investigations over his lengthy career. Dee has been the backbone in organizing and documenting our progress as a lodge. Our Secretary's dedicated service to the members has epitomized leadership at the highest level.
Nicholas Karim
Treasurer
Karimfop21@yahoo.com
313-800-2243
Nick has worked at Stein Mental Health Facility for 5 years as a Forensic Specialist 3. His tireless work to advocate for better working conditions and safety equipment at Stein is a reflection of his passion to serve our members. Our Treasurer has the drive to serve our membership by finding every possible savings and opportunity to increase the financial well being of this Lodge. Nick is a registered Lobbyist who advocates for our members best interest during the Legislative Sessions. His knowledge of technology is moving Lodge 21 forward by modernizing systems and increasing efficiency of data monitoring.
Jason Stinehour
Sergeant at Arms
stinehourfop21@yahoo.com
702-324-6077
NDOC Officer since 2015. A dedicated Officer at HDSP, Brother Stinehour is always there when you need him. Whether it's standing up to administrators or backing up officers, he is always there for our brothers and sisters. "My goal with the NDOC and being on the FOP board is to learn, grow, stand up for my brothers and sisters for peace officers rights." Our Sgt. At Arms serves with honor and a strong belief in unity. His growing experience in navigating collective bargaining issues has fueled his desire to advance the mission of FOP Lodge 21 for all of our members.
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Robert Ashcraft
Co-Creator Lodge 21
Chairman-Supervisors Committee
ashcraftfop21@yahoo.com
702-521-5689
NDOC Sergeant, with the department since 1999 and officer advocate since 2008, Bob has worked at Ely State Prison and High Desert State Prison. Ash has fought for Staff in every capacity imaginable. As Chairman of the Supervisors Committee, he brings his years of experience and skills to the forefront in helping our members succeed. In addition Ash participates in strategic meetings with both management and officers. His invaluable insight during negotiations have set the framework for both CBAs and will pay dividends moving forward for our members. As Co-Creator, Bob has been there since the idea was conceived to build our own Lodge at the National Conference in New Orleans in 2019.
Jon Allen-Ricksecker
HDSP Trustee and Chairman of Trustees
allenrickseckerfop21@yahoo.com
702-423-7488
Jonathan R. Allen-Ricksecker “Allen” is a career law enforcement officer with over 22 years with the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC). Officer Allen holds an A.A.S degree from CCSN, and an B.A. degree from U.N.L.V. Allen is an advocate for officers and has held positions on several law enforcement associations. He was the elected safety committee employee representative for over 5 years. Allen is an encyclopedia of knowledge for state and federal law, as well as NDOC policy. Allen often assists co-workers with their grievances and or concerns and on occasion provides representation to staff members including those under investigation. Our Chairman has been a loyal member serving on multiple committees for FOP and always applies sound logic in a diplomatic fashion.
Union Stewards List
Southern Region:
HDSP
Trustee-Taylor Paryga- parygafop21@yahoo.com 702-539-7412
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FMWCC
Trustee- Imajo Blount-blountfop21@yahoo.com 702-583-2373
Steward- Marquise Franklin-franklinfop21@yahoo.com 702-204-0796
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​SDCC
Trustee- Bradley Kratz- bkratzfop21@gmail.com 702-803-0305​
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Stein Mental Hospital-
Trustee- Andrew Hunt- huntfop21@yahoo.com 702-487-1760
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Northern Region:
NNCC
Trustee- Jesse Haines- hainesfop21@gmail.com 775-385-8477
Trustee- Ron Carrete- carretefop21@yahoo.com 775-830-8269
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LCC
Trustee- Myles Etcheberry- etcheberryfop21@yahoo.com 775-527-4433
Steward- David Horton- dhortonfop21@yahoo.com 714-608-1597
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Lakes Crossing Center
Trustee- Gerick Sustiguer- sustiguerfop21@yahoo.com 775-250-2846
​Steward- Ezekiel Moore- ezekielmoorefop21@yahoo.com 520-491-9694
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East Region:
ESP
Trustee- Justin Hunt- justinhuntfop21@yahoo.com 435-216-2818
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Supervisor Committee Bargaining Unit N
HDSP
Chairman- Bob Ashcraft- ashcraftfop21@yahoo.com 702-521-5689
Kelly Quinn- kquinnfop21@yahoo.com 702-806-7838​
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ESP
Matthew Roman- romanfop21@yahoo.com 775-750-0399
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NNCC
Michael Bashor- bashorfop21@yahoo.com 775-750-9591
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LCC
Joseph Mainwaring- mainwaringfop21@yahoo.com 775-315-1662
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Stein Mental Hospital
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