2024 American Correctional Association Election Booklet

2024 ELECTION

Board of Governors

Richard D. Comerford (FL) Deputy Secretary Florida Department of Corrections

Richard D. Comerford began as a Correctional Officer, rising through the ranks to his current role. As Deputy Secretary since 2021, Mr. Comerford oversees daily operations at the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC). Comerford holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology from the University of Florida and has completed FDLE’s Executive Leadership and Chief Executive Semi nars. He is a member of the American Correctional Association, Correctional Leaders Association, Florida Sheriffs Association, Florida Police Chiefs Association, and the Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency.

Annette Chambers-Smith (OH) Director Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections

Annette Chambers-Smith began her career in 1993 in an entry-level clerical position at ODRC and has held many leadership positions, such as deputy director and warden. In 2019, Chambers Smith was appointed agency director. She holds a degree in organizational management and has been a change agent from the start. An American Correctional Association member since 2001, she currently serves as the chair of the Performance-Based Standards Committee. She was a founding member of the Coalition of Correctional Health Authorities and a member of the Response to Disruptive Behaviors Committee. She served as an auditor from 2007-2009 and presented at many ACA plenary sessions and workshops. In 2023, she was awarded the Tom Clements Award by the Correctional Leaders Association and appointed to the National Institute of Corrections Advisory Board by the United States Attorney General.

Bobby Lumpkin (TX) Director Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Division

Bobby Lumpkin is a 34-year veteran of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Lumpkin ob tained his current role as the Correctional Institutions Division Director in August 2020. Lumpkin received a bachelor of science in Criminal Justice and Corrections and a master of science in Crimi nal Justice Leadership and Management from Sam Houston State University. He has contributed to the corrections community, recently completing a term as Chairman of the ACA’s Correctional Industries Committee and Commissioner on the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections. He is also a member of the North American Association of Wardens and Superintendents, Past President of the Texas Corrections As sociation, and he supports the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation. Lumpkin currently serves as President of the National Correctional Industries Association.

2024 ACA Election

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