Retiring is an exciting time. We look forward to the time and freedom to do what we want. But it is also an unknown. After a 20, 30, or even 40-year career, we leave a job, co-workers, and our routine. After retirement, an incredible silence ensues. For our entire life, someone or something requires us to attend school, get a job, or go to work to pay the bills. Now our schedule and purpose can become a series of daunting choices. Together, we will examine finances, relationships, adjusting to retirement, our health (physical, emotional, social, and spiritual), and how to continue to fulfill our purpose. Finally, we will lay out a blueprint for before, during, and after retirement so you can enjoy your well-earned retirement in a fun and purposeful way.

Col. Brenda Dietzman (ret.) has 28 years of law enforcement and corrections experience. In 2019, she retired from the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office in Wichita, Kansas as the undersheriff in charge of jail operations. She oversaw two facilities with a total population of 1400+ inmates, 300+ employees and a $40 million budget. During her time in law enforcement, she also served as the captain in charge of the Patrol Division and the Judicial Division, a lieutenant in both the Patrol Division and the Special Project Unit, a Community Policing sergeant, detective, and a road patrol deputy. She now provides evidence-based training and has presented at numerous national, state and local events as well as for international audiences. She is an internationally certified IADLEST instructor. She has a bachelor of science degree in Administration of Justice from Wichita State University.