Thelen Consulting was established in 2005 with the original goal of providing consistent, well organized and professional training to all uniformed and non-uniformed staff working inside today’s prisons and jails. The business has since expanded to include leadership development, emotional intelligence, staff wellness and motivational seminars for public agencies as well as private businesses.
Meet the Team
Rory Thelen
Rory is a Co-Founder of Thelen Consulting. Rory has presented nationally, to include forums such as the American Correctional Association, the American Jail Association, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and currently provides instruction for the California Department of Correction and Rehabilitation’s Executive Leadership Institute at Chico State University in California.
Rory is a retired 32-year veteran with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. His expertise is in creating and maintaining the safest and most secure environment possible, maintaining a positive attitude coupled with effective communication skills. Rory’s training and experience has enabled him to train professional staff at all levels.
Rory has been an active member of the Wisconsin Correctional Association since 1992. He also shares his work experiences and lessons as a writer for the Corrections One website at www.correctionsone.com.
Nancy Thelen
Nancy is a Co-Founder of Thelen Consulting. Nancy has worked in the field of Law Enforcement and Corrections for over 27 years. She has held the positions of Patrol Officer, Jail Sergeant, Jail Administrator, 911 Emergency Dispatch Center Coordinator, Department of Corrections Captain and is currently a Detention Facilities Specialist for the Office of Detention Facilities with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
Nancy works with agencies, counties, municipalities and communities providing technical assistance to enhance overall operations and promote best operational practice throughout the organization. She works to facilitate excellent training opportunities for leadership and all staffing levels statewide and on a national level. Nancy specializes in identifying Risk Management in operations, Facility Design and Needs Assessment Identification. She is currently on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Jail Association, Chair of the WI Jail Administrators annual Conference Committee and a member of the WI Department of Justice Curriculum Advisory Committee.
Rory Thelen
Rory is a Co-Founder of Thelen Consulting. Rory has presented nationally, to include forums such as the American Correctional Association, the American Jail Association, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and currently provides instruction for the California Department of Correction and Rehabilitation’s Executive Leadership Institute at Chico State University in California.
Rory is a retired 32-year veteran with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. His expertise is in creating and maintaining the safest and most secure environment possible, maintaining a positive attitude coupled with effective communication skills. Rory’s training and experience has enabled him to train professional staff at all levels.
Rory has been an active member of the Wisconsin Correctional Association since 1992. He also shares his work experiences and lessons as a writer for the Corrections One website at www.correctionsone.com.
Nancy Thelen
Nancy is a Co-Founder of Thelen Consulting. Nancy has worked in the field of Law Enforcement and Corrections for over 27 years. She has held the positions of Patrol Officer, Jail Sergeant, Jail Administrator, 911 Emergency Dispatch Center Coordinator, Department of Corrections Captain and is currently a Detention Facilities Specialist for the Office of Detention Facilities with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
Nancy works with agencies, counties, municipalities and communities providing technical assistance to enhance overall operations and promote best operational practice throughout the organization. She works to facilitate excellent training opportunities for leadership and all staffing levels statewide and on a national level. Nancy specializes in identifying Risk Management in operations, Facility Design and Needs Assessment Identification. She is currently on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Jail Association, Chair of the WI Jail Administrators annual Conference Committee and a member of the WI Department of Justice Curriculum Advisory Committee.
