Chief Todd Axtell served as St. Paul's assistant chief of operations, he is a 27-year veteran for the St. Paul Police Department. The 48-year-old has served at every rank in the department, rising to become the city's 41st police chief.
Axtell spent his formative years in Northfield, graduated from Brainerd High School and now lives in the Highland Park neighborhood. He enjoys spending time with his two children and four grandchildren.