2024 American Correctional Association Election Booklet

2024 ELECTION

Commission on Accreditation for Corrections

A. David Robinson (VA) Chief of Corrections Operations Virginia Department of Corrections

A. David Robinson served as the Eastern Region Director for the Virginia Department of Cor rections, Chief Warden at Wallens Ridge State Prison, Warden at Nottoway Correctional Center and Lunenburg Correctional Center. He served in capacities from line staff to leadership positions. In 2010, Robinson was appointed to co-chair the Virginia Adult Reentry Initiative (VARI). Rob inson was appointed Chief of Corrections Operations in August 2011. He obtained his master’s degree in Administration of Justice and Public Safety with an emphasis on planning from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1989 and has a bachelor’s degree in Administration of Justice-Administration in 1982. In 2009, he at tended the Virginia Executive Institute, which is a program for executives in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In 2015, he completed the National Institute of Corrections Executive Program.

Wayne Salisbury (RI) Director Rhode Island Department of Corrections

Wayne Salisbury began his career in 1987 as a Law Enforcement Specialist in the United States Air Force working patrol and corrections. Six years later he separated from active duty to become a Correctional Officer progressing through the ranks to Warden for a municipal ACA accredited facility in Rhode Island. Since joining the department in March 2016, Salisbury has served in the roles of Deputy Warden and Warden of the Intake Service Center. Salisbury served as the Deputy Warden overseeing the Training Academy for over three years and was the Assistant Director of Administration for two years, prior to being appointed Interim Director. He is currently the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. He holds an associate degree in Law Enforcement, bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice and cyber secu rity along with a master’s degree in public administration and is a Certified Corrections Executive.

Frank Strada (TN) Commissioner Tennessee Department of Correction

Frank Strada served at nine federal correctional institutions and was placed in the Central Office on three separate occasions. He worked at the Federal Bureau of Prisons where he served as the As sistant Director, Correctional Programs Division and as a Senior Executive Service Staff member. He also served three years as Deputy Director for Arizona Department of Corrections. Strada was appointed to be the Commissioner of Tennessee and was recognized with the BOP Distinguished services medal for exceptionally meritorious service to the BOP.

2024 ACA Election

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