2024 American Correctional Association Election Booklet

2024 ELECTION

Board of Governors

Kristina J. Hartman (TX) Superintendent, Windham School District Schools Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Kristina J. Hartman began her career as an intern in an adult probation office in Texas, volunteer in a Florida county jail, then 16 years with the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) in roles ranging from teacher to Bureau Chief of Programs and the superintendent of Windham School District in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Hartman is currently the Superintendent, Windham School District Schools in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Hartman earned a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Political Science from Baylor University, master’s degree in Special Education and education specialist in Educational Leadership from the University of West Florida. Hartman recently served as the President of the Council of Directors for the Correctional Education Association and has been an active member of the American Correctional Association since 2017.

Board of Governors — Healthcare (1 Position)

Jack “Randy” Sauls (GA) Assistant Commissioner, Office of Health Services Georgia Department of Corrections

Randy Sauls joined the agency in August 2016, having served more than 25 years in various health leadership positions, including 11 years as Chief Operating Officer and four years as Chief Executive Officer of South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, GA. Prior to serving at the Medical Center, Sauls served as Administrator at Lanier Health Services, Inc., and Interim Administrator at Clinch Memorial Hospital. Sauls holds an Associate of Science degree from Abraham Baldwin Col lege, a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia, a Master of Education degree from the University of Georgia, and a Master of Business Administration from Albany State University.

Jennifer Urra (OH) Deputy Director of Holistic Services Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

Jennifer Urra, M.P.H., R.N., has served in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction (ODRC) as Chief, Office of Correctional Healthcare, Healthcare Analytics Administrator, Nursing Director, Regional Nurse Administrator, Telehealth Coordinator, Quality Improvement Coordina tor, and various line staff positions. Urra is the Deputy Director of Holistic Services for ODRC, leading healthcare, education, workforce, religious and recreation services. She is the health author ity for ODRC, serving as a member of ACA’s Coalition of Correctional Health Authorities. Urra received her Master of Public Health degree from Ohio University, her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kentucky, and her nursing degree from Hocking College. Urra has private sector experience as a registered nurse and consultant in hospital and long-term care settings. She served three years on the Board of Directors for the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination.

2024 ACA Election

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