2024 American Correctional Association Election Booklet

2024 ACA Election Candidates and Voting Instructions

Table of Contents: Voting Instructions .......................................................................... 1 Officers ............................................................................................ 2 Board of Governors ......................................................................... 4 Commission on Accreditation for Corrections ................................ 9 Delegate Assembly ........................................................................ 19

2024 ACA Election Voting Instructions

The online voting site for the 2024 ACA Election opens Oct. 1, 2024! This year’s slate of candidates was selected by ACA’s Nominating Committee. Candidates were chosen for President-Elect, Vice President and Treasurer positions, along with nominees to the Board of Governors, the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections and the Delegate Assembly. Candidates for all the positions are listed on the following pages, along with brief summaries of their backgrounds. You are eligible to vote in this year’s election if your ACA membership was paid through Aug. 31, 2024. The following membership categories have one vote: ■ Professional

■ Associate (Student) ■ Associate (Retired) ■ Organizational ■ Supporting Patron

You will be receiving a postcard with a unique PIN number to access the voter login page. You will need your ACA membership ID number to vote on the web ballot, which can be found on your ACA Membership Card or in your ACA account. If you need help finding your membership number, please call 866-538-1929, or email memberships@aca.org. The deadline to vote is 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on Oct. 18, 2024.

Robert L. Green ACA Executive Director

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Officers

President-Elect (1 Position)

Marina Cadreche (FL) Regional Mental Health Director Centurion Health

Dr. Marina Cadreche began her 20-year corrections career in Tennessee, where she served as Assistant Commissioner of Rehabilitative Services for the TDOC. She is currently the Regional Mental Health Director for Centurion Health in Florida. Cadreche received her Doctorate in Psychology from Albizu University in Florida. Cadreche is a long-time member of the American Correctional Association (ACA), has published in Corrections Today, chaired the Behavioral

Health Committee, and served as the Tennessee representative at the Coalition for Health Authorities (CCHA). She is now an Associate Member of the CCHA. She also provided training on best international correctional practices based on the ACA International Correctional Core Standards in Colombia, El Salvador and Argentina. Since 2015, she has served as Health Commissioner of Accreditation, on ACA Board of Governors, and on the Performance Stan dards Committee.

Tyrone Oliver (GA) Commissioner Georgia Department of Corrections

Tyrone Oliver served as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, and served in various roles locally, starting in 1999, at the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, Brookhaven Police Department, and Social Circle PD as Chief of Police. Oliver is currently the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections. His background in criminal justice encompasses adult, juvenile, and county corrections. He serves as the current Vice President of the American Correctional Association, served as Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Council of Juvenile Justice Admin istrators (CJJA), served on the State Workforce Development Board, and serves on Gov. Kemp appointed Board of Peace Officer Annuity and Benefit Fund and Georgians for Refuge, Action, Compassion, and Education Commission.

Vice President (1 Position)

Bryan Collier (TX) Executive Director Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Bryan Collier has over 39 years of adult correctional experience beginning his career with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in 1985 as a Clerk. He has held a wide variety of positions to include Correctional Officer, Parole Officer, Section Director, Parole Division Director, and Deputy Executive Director. Collier is currently the Executive Director of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology and Corrections from Sam Houston State University. Collier is an active member of the American Correctional Association serving on the Board of Gover nors and as Vice-Chair of the Performance-Based Standards Committee.

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Kellie Wasko (SD) Secretary of Corrections South Dakota Department of Correction

Kellie Wasko served in the Colorado Department of Corrections. Throughout her career, she has held numerous positions in corrections, including: Deputy Executive Director for the Colorado Department of Corrections; Director of Clinical and Correctional Services, Director of Strategic Plan ning and Process Improvement; Assistant Director of Prisons; Warden, Associate Warden, Health Services Administrator, Nurse Manager, and line staff nurse. She also served as the Health Authority for the Colorado Department of Corrections, overseeing all clinical care operations provided to the offender population of all custody levels. Currently, Wasko serves as the Secretary of Corrections for South Dakota Department of Corrections. Wasko earned nursing degrees from Weber State University and Boise State University. She has served as the Chair of the American Correctional Association’s Healthcare Committee as well as co-chair to the Coalition of Correctional Health Authorities. She has presented nationally and internationally on corrections operations, healthcare, and success ful reforms. She currently serves as the Chair for the ACA sub-committee, Adult Corrections Committee. And she also serves on the American Correctional Association’s Board of Governors. Wasko was awarded the American Correctional Association’s National Correctional Healthcare Leadership award in 2018.

Treasurer (1 Position)

Joe Page Ill (AR) Superintendent Division of Correction

Since 2004, Joe has worked for the Arkansas Division of Correction promoting his way through the security ranks. In 2009 he was promoted to Deputy Warden at the Newport Complex in Newport Arkansas. In February of 2016 he was promoted to Warden of the Delta Regional Unit. Joe received a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Bethel University and a B.A. in Criminal Justice from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He is an adjunct faculty for Shorter College

instructing incarcerated students who are pursuing an Associate of Arts Degree.

Anthony O. Vann (NC) Chief Financial Officer North Carolina Department of Adult Correction

Dr. Anthony O. Vann has 16 years of executive correctional experience, from Prison Administra tion, Hospital Administrator, Chief Administrative Officer for Industries, and now Chief Financial Officer for the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. Outside of state government, Vann has an extensive financial management background in Corporate and the Non-profit arena, work ing with receipt-based, appropriated, and grant funds. Vann holds an undergrad and master’s in business administration and a Doctorate in Philosophy. Vann is a graduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Cornell University, with Advance Leadership Certifications. Vann is also a certified John Maxwell Coach & Mentor. Vann currently serves as President of the North Carolina Correctional Association, and as a member of the ACA Industries committee.

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Board of Governors

Board of Governors — Community Programs (1 Position)

Phil Nunes (OH) Executive Director Eastern Ohio Corrections Center (EOCC)

Phil Nunes was the Executive Vice President of Operations for Volunteers of America of Greater Ohio which included community corrections programs, veteran programs, affordable housing programs and emergency shelter housing operations. Nunes then was Chief Operating Officer for Alvis, Inc., where he oversaw programs state-wide. Nunes has been Executive Director for East ern Ohio Corrections Center (EOCC) overseeing programs operated by EOCC which includes

two community-based correctional facilities in Northeast Ohio since 2020. Nunes is serving his second term as a Commissioner for the American Correctional Association’s Commission on Accreditation. He is also currently the President of the International Community Justice Association and Past President of both the Ohio Community Cor rections Association and the Ohio Justice Alliance for Community Corrections.

Michael Randle (OH) Executive Vice President of Operations Oriana House, Inc

Michael Randle served two decades with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correc tion where he worked in a variety of positions including Mental Health Administrator, Warden, Deputy Director of Business Administration, and Assistant Director of the Agency. Randle served as the Director of the Illinois Department of Correction under Governor Pat Quinn. Randle is cur rently the Executive Vice President of Operations for Oriana House, Inc., a non-profit community corrections and behavioral health agency, where he has worked since 2010. Randle received his MBA from Ashland University and a bachelor’s degree in Criminology from the Ohio State University. Randle is a member of ACA (Chair of the Community Corrections Committee), President-Elect of the International Community Justice Association.

Board of Governors — Correctional Administration (2 Positions)

Burl Cain (MS) Commissioner Mississippi Department of Corrections

Burl Cain has served in corrections for over 40 years. He worked in the Louisiana Department of Corrections (LDOC), for 21 years at Angola. Cain retired from LDOC and was appointed to head the Department of Corrections in Mississippi in 2020. He earned a Master of Science in criminal justice from Grambling State University and a Bachelor of Science in vocational agriculture from Louisiana State University. He is currently serving on the Board of Governors on the American Correctional Association (ACA), and is a recipient of ACA’s E.R. Cass Award for Excellence in Corrections. He is a former President of NAWS, as well as past NAWS Warden of the Year.

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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.

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Board of Governors

Board of Governors — Detention (1 Position)

Carla Joseph (TN) Deputy Chief of Corrections of the Downtown Detention Center Campus Nashville-Davidson County Sheriff’s Office

Carla Joseph began her career with the Nashville-Davidson County Sheriff’s Office in July 1998 as a Correctional Officer. She became a Corporal in the Armed Services Division and later moved back to the CJC. Joseph then served as Sergeant in Citations/ Booking and soon became Lieutenant and moved to the Correctional Development — Female. She moved to the Hill Detention Center in 2016, also serving as Lieutenant. Later she was assigned to the DCSO Transition Team. and then named the DDC Assistant Administrator and DDC Administrator. In December 2023, Joseph was named Deputy Chief of Corrections of the Downtown Detention Center Campus. Joseph graduated from Sam Houston’s University Warden Peer Interaction Program and the National Institute of Corrections Executive Excellence Program. She served as an American Corrections Association Delegate Assembly member.

E. Keith Neely (FL) Deputy Chief of Operational Services Orange County Corrections Department

E. Keith Neely served 30 years with the Broward Sheriff’s Office, where he was the director of the department of detention from 2013 to 2017. Neely has worked for the Orange County Correc tions Department as the Deputy Chief of Operational Services since 2022. Neely holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration from Barry University. He has served as an appointed Delegate As sembly representative to ACA, for Detention (Adult) and serves on the Board of Governors (BOG) for Detention.

Board of Governors — Education (1 Position)

Arthur F. Beeler, Jr. (NC) Retired

Arthur F. Beeler, Jr. (Art) federal prison service began in 1975 at the Federal Reformatory, Pe tersburg, Virginia. Since then, he has held various positions, from Correctional Officer to Warden at several institutions, including medical centers, a federal jail, and a transportation center. In 2007, Beeler was named Complex Warden. He also served as the Senior Deputy Assistant Director for Health Services. Upon retirement, Beeler provided adjunct instruction at North Carolina Central University and Duke University School of Law. Beeler graduated from East Carolina University with a BS (Professional) in Correctional Administration and Social Work, obtaining graduate credit at Virginia Com monwealth University in Criminal Justice and a Master of Administration Degree from University College, University of Maryland. Beeler has served as a member of the Board of Governors for the American Correctional Association.

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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.

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Board of Governors

Board of Governors — Parole, Aftercare or Post-Release Supervision (1 Position)

Brandeshawn Harris (NC) Chief Deputy Secretary of Operations North Carolina Department of Adult Correction

Brandeshawn Harris previously served the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, starting as a Correction Officer in 1995 and advancing to roles including Lieutenant, Investigator, Warden’s Assistant, Deputy Warden, and Warden. Harris is the Chief Deputy Secretary of Opera tions at the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. She was Interim Commissioner for the Division of Prisons (June-Dec 2022) and Assistant Commissioner (2019-2022). She holds degrees from the University of Akron (AA in Criminal Justice), Tiffin University (BA in Criminal Justice Administra tion), and Indiana Wesleyan University (MSM in Management). She is on the ACA Legislative Committee and Chair of WWICC (2021-2024) and is a lifetime NABCJ member.

René Hinojosa (TX) Division Director Texas Department of Criminal Justice

René has worked for TDCJ since 1994, beginning his career as a Parole Officer. He worked his way up the ranks gaining experience in several key leadership roles within the agency including positions in Contract Management, Contract Oversight, Risk Management, Rehabilitation and Programming. He currently holds the position of Parole Division Director managing over 1900 em ployees in 70 offices and overseeing the supervision of over 75,000 parolees. He currently serves as President for the Texas Corrections Association and is a member of the ACA’s Probation and Parole Committee. René plans to use his experience in rehabilitation and community supervision to work with other members of the ACA’s Board of Governors to develop strong programs and policies focusing on strengthening reentry services and continu um of care to enhance outcomes for all.

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Commission on Accreditation for Corrections

Commission on Accreditation for Corrections — Community Programs (2 Positions)

Angela Arabie (LA) Consultant Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice

Angela Arabie joined the Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice in 1995. She has served as a proba tion officer, aftercare specialist, contract monitor, policy planner and ACA accreditation manager with oversight of central office, probation and facilities. She now serves as the agency accredita tion manager, probation and parole quality assurance manager and PbS agency coordinator. She is a graduate of Nicholls State University. She achieved Certified Corrections Manager/Juvenile in 2009. She has been an ACA auditor of juvenile programs since 2012. Arabie has been a member of ACA and LCA since 2001 and a member of Compliance and Accreditation Managers’ Association (CAMA) since 2002. She has par ticipated in the probation and parole, juvenile and community corrections committees.

Christopher Galli (OH) Chief of the Bureau of Adult Detention Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC)

Christopher Galli has 32 years of experience in Community Corrections including 15+ years in the Bureau of Community Sanctions (BCS), 10+ as Chief, where he managed over $500 million in grants and contracts for Community Based Correctional Facilities, Halfway Houses and prison and jail diversion programs. Galli is currently the Chief of the Bureau of Adult Detention at the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC). He managed program auditors and Ohio’s community correction evidence-based standards for both residential and non-residential programs. He helped cre ate several grant programs and developed one of ODRC’s housing programs. He has served on numerous boards and committees and is currently working on updating ODRC’s standards for jails in Ohio. He was one of two ACA audi tors to complete ACA’s first international accreditation for a community residential program in Bahrain.

Lusanne Green (OH) Principal Ohio Community Corrections Association (OCCA)

Lusanne Green JD, CAE served as Legislative Director at the Ohio Association of Child Caring Agencies - representing juvenile providers, foster and adoptive parents. Green is currently the prin cipal for the Ohio Community Corrections Association (OCCA) representing non-profit Halfway Houses and Community Based Correctional Facilities across all Ohio counties. Green previously served as ACA Commissioner for community programs and the Community Corrections Com mittee. Green volunteers with the NAACP on a local housing committee; represents OCCA before external entities including the Attorney General Taskforce on Criminal Justice and Mental Illness; and participated with the Interna tional Community Justice Association on BOP issues.

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Commission on Accreditation for Corrections

Latoya Lane (FL) Vice President for Community Care GEO’s Community Solutions Division

Dr. Latoya Lane served as the Director of Reentry for the Florida DOC. She served for the Indiana DOC as Deputy Chief, Strategic Planner, Assistant Superintendent and Reentry Special ist. Lane worked for the District of Columbia Department of Corrections in Washington, D.C as Deputy Director of Programs and Case Management; Deputy Director of Operations; Warden; and Deputy Warden for Programs and Case Management. Lane is currently the Vice President for Community Care, within GEO’s Community Solutions division, and previously served as GEO Reentry Services’ Vice President for In-Prison Treatment Services. Lane earned a Doctor of Philosophy with a specialization in Crimi nal Justice from Capella University, a Master of Science in Family Services, a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, and a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies from Eastern Illinois University.

Commission on Accreditation for Corrections — Correctional Administration (4 Positions)

Todd Ishee (NC) Commissioner North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Prisons

Todd Ishee has over 30 years working in and managing adult correctional institutions in Ohio and North Carolina in several positions, including correctional officer and warden. Ishee is an adjunct professor of corrections and criminal justice at Eastern Gateway Community College and holds a degree in organizational management. In 2019, Ishee was appointed as North Carolina’s commissioner of prisons, overseeing a system of the state’s 55 adult correctional institutions. Ishee is a 30-year member of ACA and serves on several ACA and CLA committees. He is a Certified Public Manager, has been an ACA Auditor since 2003 and is a member of the NC Governor’s Crime Commission. His awards include the Innovative Leadership Award and the Ohio Governor’s Award for Employee Excellence.

Randall A. Liberty (ME) Commissioner of Corrections Maine Department of Corrections

Randall Liberty began his career at Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office in 1989, where he served as the elected Sheriff. Liberty served as the Warden of the Maine State Prison and for the past six years as Maine’s Commissioner of Corrections. Liberty served in the U.S. Army as a Military Po liceman in Korea, a Mountain Infantryman in Italy, as a Drill Sergeant, and as an Instructor at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point. Liberty’s last deployment was as a Command Sergeant Major in the City of Fallujah. Liberty is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, and the National Sheriffs Leadership Insti tute. He earned a master’s in leadership from Liberty University. He is past President of the Maine Sheriffs, member of the Maine Board of Corrections and on the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s Board of Trustees.

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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.

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Commission on Accreditation for Corrections

Commission on Accreditation for Corrections — Detention (4 Positions)

Shannon T. Clark (OK) Executive Director (Chief Executive Officer) & Chief of Law Enforcement Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA)

Shannon T. Clark has over 33 years of combined experience in law enforcement and detention administration. He previously served as Major/Jail Administrator for the Tulsa County Sher iff’s Office. Clark currently serves as Executive Director (Chief Executive Officer) & Chief of Law Enforcement for the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA), an ACA-accredited facility. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership & Management and an Associ

ate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. He graduated from the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration and Center for American and International Law 86th School of Police Supervision, the Federal Bureau of Investigations LEEDA Executive Leadership program, the Oklahoma Sheriff’s Academy, and the Oklahoma Police Chief’s Academy. Director Clark has previously held a position on the ACA Adult Detention Committee. Mark Foxall (NE) Faculty University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) Dr. Mark Foxall, Ph.D.,CJM served as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Director of Project Impact with the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Nebraska and a police officer in Omaha, Nebraska. Foxall then became the Director of the Douglas County Depart ment of Corrections in Omaha, Nebraska. He currently serves as a member of the faculty of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ). He holds a Ph.D. in criminal justice, a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice. Fox all has engaged in jail related consulting work for the American Correctional Association across the country as well as in the United Arab Emirates and Germany. In collaboration with his university and the American Jail Association, Dr. Foxall also hosts the Jail Executive Institute (JEI), a national jail leadership seminar.

Ruby Joyner (TN) Chief of Corrections Nashville Sheriff's Office

Since 2000, Ruby has worked for the Nashville Sheriff’s Office in various capacities. For two years, she served as a treatment team supervisor for the Day Reporting Center (DRC) later assum ing the role of facility administrator there. She served six years as training director, and thirteen years in various jail/facility administrator roles. Ruby received dual B.S. degrees in psychology and social work from Trevecca University in Nashville, Tn. One year later, she was accepted into an advanced standing master’s program where she earned a M.S. in social work from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville - graduating with honors. Ruby has been an American Correctional Association member since 2004 and has earned numerous designations/certifications to include the Certified Corrections Executive (CCE), and Correc tional Behavior Health Certification (CBHC). In January 2024, Ruby assumed the role of Chief of Corrections for the Nashville Sheriff’s Office.

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Commission on Accreditation for Corrections

Vince Line (CO) Chief of Operations Denver Sheriff’s Department

Vince Line began his career in law enforcement and has served in myriad capacities and on several special teams. He previously served as a Chief for the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, where he commanded Professional Standards, Public Safety, and Detention Services. Currently, Line serves as the Chief of Operations for the Denver Sheriff’s Department. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and a Master of Business Administration. Line also has a graduate certificate in Criminal Justice Education and is a graduate of Executive Excellence through the National Institute of Corrections, the FBI National Academy, the School of Police Staff and Command, the Executive Leadership Institute, the Denver University Public Safety Leadership Program and the Senior Management Institute for Police.

Jose Quiroz (VA) Sheriff Arlington County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff Jose Quiroz joined the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office on September 10, 2001. In 2015, he was promoted to Sergeant, working as a zone supervisor in the detention facility. In 2019, Quiroz was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and assumed the role of training coordinator, overseeing all training related functions for the sheriff’s office. In February of 2022, Quiroz was promoted to captain, and was assigned to oversee the medical and food services contracts. Quiroz was promoted to chief deputy in September of 2022 and was sworn in as the 19th Sheriff of Arlington County on January 6, 2023. Quiroz attended Arlington Public Schools and served honorably for four years in the United States Marine Corps.

Damaris Slawik (DE) Director of Compliance and Accreditation Delaware Department of Correction (DDOC)

Damaris Slawik is the Director of Compliance and Accreditation for the Delaware Department of Correction (DDOC). Since 2019, Slawik has overseen the Department’s efforts to maintain accreditation with the American Correctional Association and to maintain compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Her responsibilities include advising facility leadership on compli ance expectations, staff training, the supervision of investigations into allegations of sexual abuse,

and serving as a subject matter expert into matters involving transgender individuals in custody. Slawik has earned a Bachelor of Science in Law, Policy, and Political Science from Wilmington University, an associate degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management from Delaware Technical Community College, and a Certificate in Criminal Justice from Wilmington University.

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Commission on Accreditation for Corrections

Telisa E. White (NC) Chief of Detention Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office

Since 1994, Telisa E. White has worked for the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office in several positions including training officer for two years, sergeant for six years, captain for 12 years, includ ing five years with the Office of Professional Compliance (Internal Affairs). White received a B.A. in sociology from Gardner Webb University in 1992. She is currently attending graduate school at Carolina University to obtain her master’s in leadership. White serves on two ACA committees, the Adult Local Detention committee and Behavioral Health committee. White has several certifications, including her Correctional Behavioral Health Certification (CBHC).

Commission on Accreditation for Corrections — Juvenile (1 Position)

Darlene Smith (OH) Health Care Consultant

Darlene Smith has over 30 years experience in correctional healthcare in adult and juvenile systems. Smith is a nursing professional demonstrating skills in patient care and healthcare team support. Smith has experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity. Smith holds a Bachelors of Science degree from Ohio University and a Master of Administration in Health Care Administration from Central Michigan University. ACA Healthcare Auditor. Current ACA Commissioner

Michelle Staples-Horne (GA) Medical Director Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice

Dr. Michelle Staples-Horne has been Medical Director for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) for over twenty-eight years serving 16 administrations. The medical program has expanded from four registered nurses at that time to over 300 medical providers today. Staples Horne holds both a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master of Science Degree in Biology from Clark Atlanta University. She holds a Medical Degree from the Morehouse School of Medicine and a Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management from Emory University in Atlanta. Her clinical experience includes Pediatrics at Columbia University’s Babies Hospital in New York and Preventive Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine. Staples-Horne currently serves on the ACA Health Committee and the Delegate As sembly. She was formerly on the ACA Board of Commissioners and Juvenile Committee.

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Commission on Accreditation for Corrections

Commission on Accreditation for Corrections — Healthcare (4 Positions)

Adrienne Bedford (IN) Chief Medical Officer Indiana Department of Correction

Dr. Adrienne Bedford began her career in correctional medicine by serving as the Medical Director for the Indiana Woman’s Prison. Before working in corrections, she held many leader ship positions such as serving as the chief medical officer for Shalom Health Care Center and Deputy chief medical officer for Indiana Health Centers. She has also worked as a staff physician with Eskenazi Medical Group, Marion County Health Department and Meridian Health Services. Bedford earned her medical degree from The University of Louisville School of Medicine, in Louisville, KY and holds a bachelor’s degree from Alabama A&M University, in Huntsville, AL. She completed her medical residency program in family medicine at Community Health Network.

Joseph A. Bugher (OR) Assistant Director of Health Services Oregon Department of Corrections

Joseph Bugher has worked for the Oregon Department of Corrections, (ODOC) for almost 20 years in the capacity of Correctional Officer, Correctional Counselor, Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Program Manager, BHS Intake Manager, Health Services Administrator, and Assistant Director of Health Services. Bugher has extensive knowledge of the programs, procedures, and security practices used within ODOC along with experience and education in creating, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs. Bugher has a Master of Science in Counseling and Counselor Education with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and licensed as an LPC within the State of Oregon.

Kristen Dauss (TN) Vice President of Health Services and Chief Medical Officer CoreCivic

Dr. Kristen Dauss began her career at the Marion County Jail with CCA. She then began pro viding direct patient care to youth at the Indiana Department of Correction, Division for Youth Services. From there she promoted to Statewide Psychiatric Director and became IDOC Chief Medical Officer in 2019. Currently, she serves as the Vice President of Health Services and Chief Medical Officer for CoreCivic. Dauss holds a bachelor’s degree (BS) from Indiana University Bloomington and earned her medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. She completed Triple Board Residency in General Pediatrics, Adult Psychiatry, and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Dauss has a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management from Western Governors University.

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David Flynn (WA) Health Services Assistant Secretary Washington State DOC

David Flynn served in prison management including service as the Superintendent, Associ ate Superintendent, and Correctional Captain leading both men’s and women’s prisons. Flynn is currently the Health Services Assistant Secretary for the Washington State DOC. Flynn earned his bachelor’s from Saint Martin’s University graduating magna cum laude, his master’s in public administration from the University of Washington’s Evan School of Public Policy, and a certificate of executive leadership in health care from Harvard University. He has twice been recognized as a Washington State DOC Supervisor of the Year. In 2021, he was a recipient of the Washington Governor’s Leadership in Management Award.

Stephanie L. Gravning (ND) Correctional Health Authority North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Stephanie L. Gravning worked as a medical provider for 2 years before accepting the position of correctional health authority. She received her medical degree at the University of North Dakota. Gravning is an active member of the coalition of correctional health authorities helping to develop and standardize best practices in correctional healthcare.

Steve Herrick (VA) Director of Health Services Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC)

Steve Herrick, Ph.D., M.S., M.S.H.A. has 20 years experience in various leadership positions including at a maximum-security forensic unit. He has been the facility director at both a Joint Commission accredited state psychiatric hospital and at the violent sexual predator unit in Virginia and successfully passed over seven Joint Commission and/or Medicaid audits. Herrick is currently the Director of Health Services for the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC). He is also currently the Southern Region Representative of the Coalition of Correctional Health Authorities (CCHA) and serv ing as an educator at national events and training/mentoring at various New Health Authority trainings. Herrick is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. Also, he was trained and practiced as a Foren sic Psychologist at a large academic medical center.

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Lannette Linthicum (TX) Director of Health Services Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Lannette Linthicum, M.D., began her career with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a physician at the Huntsville Unit in 1986. She held numerous positions before becoming the direc tor of Health Services in January 1998, a position she currently holds. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, and a medical degree from the Uni versity of Maryland School of Medicine. She is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and an Advanced Certified Correctional Health Professional. Linthicum received the E.R. Cass Award in 2011. Linthicum serves as the chair of ACA’s Commission on Accreditation for Corrections, vice chair of the ACA Standards Commit tee, and former co-chair of ACA’s Coalition of Correctional Health Authorities. She was the 105 th President of ACA.

Kenneth Williams (NV) Medical Director Nevada Department of Correction

Dr. Kenneth Williams served as the Chief Medical Officer and Assistant Commissioner of Clinical Services for the Tennessee Department of Correction. Currently, he serves as the Medical Director for the Nevada Department of Correction. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Xavier University of Louisiana. He went on to complete his Doctorate of Philosophy in Microbiol ogy at Meharry Medical College. Upon completion of his graduate work, he served as an instructor in the Department of Medical Education in the School of Medicine at Meharry Medical College. Subsequently, Dr. Williams earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Meharry Medical College. He completed his training in Family Medicine at North Mississippi Medical Center, in Tupelo, Mississippi where he was first introduced to correctional healthcare and long-term care. He was elected as an ACA Commissioner of Health. Dr. Williams serves on the Healthcare Committee, Mental Health Committee and Dental Committees. Additionally, he serves on the Continuing Education Committee. He has also previously served on the Substance Abuse committee.

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Shelton Brown (VA) Regional Administrator for Community Corrections Eastern Region Virginia Department of Corrections

Shelton Brown commenced his career in 1993 at the Indian Creek Correctional Center as a Cor rections Officer. He progressed through a series of roles, including Probation and Parole Officer and Chief Probation and Parole Officer across multiple districts. He currently serves as the Regional Administrator for Community Corrections in the Eastern Region. Brown holds a degree in Crimi nal Justice from Old Dominion University and possesses several professional certifications. Brown has been an integral member of various committees within the Virginia Department of Corrections, notably contribut ing to the Strategic Planning Committee to advance departmental initiatives.

April Zamora (TX) Director of the Reentry and Integration Division Texas Department of Criminal Justice

April Zamora has worked for the State of Texas in Corrections since 1998. Zamora held several roles within criminal justice, including parole unit supervisor, program specialist for substance use services, and Director of the Texas Correctional Office for Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments. She is currently the Director of the Reentry and Integration Division at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. She serves on the American Correctional Association’s Commu nity Corrections Committee and is an appointed Commissioner for the Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health. She served as the president of the Texas Corrections Association amongst other board positions. Zamora also served on the American Correctional Association’s Corrections Delegate Assembly and the Parole and Probation Committee.

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Edward Banks (OH) Assistant Director Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

Edward Banks has over 29 years of correctional experience with the Ohio Department of Reha bilitation and Correction (ODRC) beginning his career as a correction officer in 1994. Prior to his current role of Assistant Director, Banks held several corrections’ leadership positions to include Security Supervisor, Correctional Major, Deputy Warden, Warden of 2 separate adult facilities, Deputy Director of Human Resources and Regional Director. Edward received a Bachelor of Sci ence (Correctional Administration and Management) from Bellevue University. Banks currently serves as Vice Chair of ACA’s policy and resolution committee and previously served as President of the Ohio Wardens and Superinten dents Association and held office with the North American Association of Wardens and Superintendents.

Chad Dotson (VA) Director Virginia Department of Corrections.

Chad Dotson was elected as the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Wise County and the City of Norton, VA in 2003. In 2007, Dotson was elected by the Virginia General Assembly to the Gen eral District Court bench, and he was elevated to the Circuit Court bench in 2011 (and reappointed in 2019). He served as the Chief Judge of the 30th Judicial Circuit and presided over the Circuit’s Recovery Court program. After retiring from the bench, Dotson served as Dean of Students and

Distinguished Professor of Law at the Appalachian School of Law where he taught constitutional law, criminal law, and criminal procedure. In 2022, Governor Glenn Youngkin appointed Dotson to serve as the Chairman of the Virginia Pa role Board. In September 2023, the Governor appointed him as the Director of the Virginia Department of Corrections. Dotson received his B.A. from the University of Virginia and his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.

Don Gala (TN) Executive Director Educational Consultants Network, Inc. (TN-NPO)

Dr. Don Gala is a retired Federal Officer/Sr. Case Manager with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (CSRS-LE, 20.9 yrs.). Previously, Gala was an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice (now, Univ. of TN — Southern) and then a USDOJ Certified PREA Auditor for three years. Presently, he is the Executive Director of Educational Consultants Network, Inc. (TN-NPO). Gala holds a Ph.D. from the University of Rochester (NY) interdisciplinary degree. He is a Social Psychologist (APA Elected Member) & Criminologist (ASC, ACJS, ASA, SPSSI, & SRA). He also holds an M.S.Ed. in Educational Administration (UofR); M.A. in Criminal Justice/Management and Administration (Univ. of Central Oklahoma); and B.S. in Criminal Justice (RITNY). He is an honorably discharged disabled veteran having served in the U.S. Army (1974) and U.S. Air Force (1976-1982).

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