Kedrick Wills

With 30 years of progressive leadership experience, culminating in the role of CEO of a comprehensive statewide law enforcement agency, Colonel Kedrick Wills is a driven executive leader and acclaimed author. Known for setting high expectations and fostering a thriving organizational culture in rapidly changing environments, he brings a wealth of expertise to every endeavor.

Kedrick is actively engaged on multiple boards in both public and non-profit sectors at local and international levels. As a sought-after speaker, consultant, and coach, he specializes in leadership and organizational culture, offering insights that have guided countless executives and organizations to success.

"It is my belief that the next generation of police leaders will be quoting Colonel Wills in their public speeches."
— Scott Weaver, Cabinet Secretary, NM Dept. of Public Safety (retired) 

Now concluding a distinguished public service career of three decades, he is eager to share his profound knowledge and experience through writing, speaking, and consulting, helping forward-thinking organizations reach new heights.

Career

Colonel Kedrick Wills began his career with the Idaho State Police (ISP) in 1996. After completing the ISP Academy’s Advanced Training Class #15, he served as an east end resident trooper in District 4, based in Jerome, Idaho. In 2002, he was promoted to patrol sergeant and worked in District 2 in Lewiston for two years. By 2004, he advanced to headquarters lieutenant, serving in the Executive Protection Unit and overseeing background investigations for the department.

In 2006, Wills became captain and commanded District 4. Four years later, in 2010, he was promoted to major and served as the Police Services Commander at ISP Headquarters in Meridian. His rise continued in 2013 when he became ISP’s deputy director and was promoted to lieutenant colonel. In 2017, Governor Otter appointed him as the ISP Director, and he accepted command of the organization as Colonel on July 2, 2017. After a long dedication to the service, he retired in August 2024 to continue helping others build skills of organizational leadership and culture.

Wills is a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School's Homeland Security Executive Leaders Program and the 232nd Session of the FBI National Academy. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Training and Development degree from Idaho State University (Go Bengals!).