Executive Board of Directors
Jerry Davis
President
Jerry Davis retired at the rank of Captain after 30 years of service with the Virginia State Police, serving as the Division Commander 4th Division for the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. He obtained his Master's Degree in Homeland Security from the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security. After retirement Jerry served as a Region Security Coordinator for a major electric utility covering four states. He currently serves as a School Security Officer for his local middle school. He received his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Troy University and is a graduate of the North Carolina State University Administrative Officers Management Program. He has also served as the AAST State Director for Virginia.
James Emigh
1st Vice President
Jim Emigh Jr. 2nd Generation PSP, Enlisted Pa State Police October 7, 1991, retired as a Lieutenant on December 16th, 2016. Throughout his career he served the Commonwealth in Troop F, C, G, N, J as well as Bureau of Drug Law Enforcement. Jim retired as the Lt. Crime Section Commander of Troop G. Jim holds a bachelor’s degree from Lock Haven University in Criminal Justice and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy #262. During his career, Jim served as the PSP Incident Commander for over 10 years for Penn State University Home Football Games. Since retirement Jim works as a Sr. Director of Environmental Health and Safety for major Supply Chain Company.
Jim Currently reside in Morrisdale Pa. Married to my wife Roxann and am the father of 4 boys, Hunter, Mason, Noah and Evan.
Kenny Spears
2nd Vice President
Ken Spears has been a member of American Association of State Troopers (AAST) since 1996 and has served in multiple capacities for AAST during this time, including the positions of Member, State Director, Executive Director, Scholarship Foundation Chairman, and now, Second Vice President. Ken retired at the rank of Major in 2014 after more than 30 years of sworn service with the Florida Highway Patrol. Ken obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Criminology from Florida State University in 2002. Ken is currently the owner and President of Valor Safety Supply, Inc., an authorized sales representative of Federal Signal Corporation and provides emergency warning systems and equipment to first responder agencies. Ken is married to his wife of more than 40 years, has two adult children and four grandchildren.
Clarence M. "Bubba" Blue, III
3rdVice President
Bubba retired from the Alabama Department of Public Safety in 1994 after serving 26 years. He served as a uniform trooper and corporal in the Highway Patrol Division for 22 years. He served as a traffic homicide investigator, a felony awareness patrol supervisor, and a training supervisor. The last four years, he served in the Executive Security Unit and was assigned to the Senate Pro-Tempore and the president of the Alabama State Senate. He presently serves as the E-911 coordinator for Bullock County.
Keith Barber
Secretary
I began my career with the Texas Department of Public Safety in 1978 as a Highway Patrol Trooper. Over the years, I was privileged to advance through the ranks, serving as a Highway Patrol Sergeant and CID Agent, and ultimately retiring as a CID Lieutenant in 2011. Throughout my career, I pursued professional development and was honored to attend the FBI National Academy, Class 158, along with numerous other exceptional training programs that enriched my service and leadership. I have been a proud member of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) since 1998, serving in various leadership roles including State Director for Texas, Second Vice President, and President. It is a true honor to serve on the AAST Executive Board and to support troopers and their families across the country.
Jason Bledsoe
6. Treasurer
Jason Bledsoe retired from the Oregon State Police in October of 2023 after over 28 years of service, serving at the ranks of Trooper, Sergeant and Lieutenant, across the Patrol, Criminal, Training and Special Operations Divisions. He has been a member of AAST since 1996, serving as the Oregon State Director for twelve years. Jason currently works for Sig Sauer, Inc. managing law enforcement sales in the Pacific Northwest.