2026 ACA 156th Congress of Correction Pittsburgh_Program Book

FOURTH PURPOSE AND PRISON LIFE MEDIA PRESENTS: DISRUPTORS: Missouri, Anne Precythe LEADWELL MASTER SESSIONS

Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking session featuring “Disruptors,” a compelling corrections documentary that explores the impact of visionary leadership, innovation and transformational change within correctional systems.

LEADERSHIP ISN’T ABOUT MAINTAINING THE STATUS QUO. IT’S ABOUT TRANSFORMING WHAT COMES NEXT. This documentary examines what it takes to align a department-wide vision, build trust across every level of an organization and move employees from burned out to bought in. It explores a leadership approach that prioritizes talent, potential and performance alongside experience, while challenging supervisors and executives to see culture as an operational responsibility rather than a standalone initiative.

SATURDAY,

AUGUST 1, 2026

10:00 AM – 11:15 AM

ROOM 406

ANNE L. PRECYTHE Partner, Precythe/Sturm Advisory Group Anne L. Precythe is the former Director of Corrections for the State of Missouri, where she led more than 10,500 staff, 19 prisons, and statewide probation and parole operations. With more than 30 years of corrections experience, she has served in numerous national leadership roles and advisory boards. She is widely recognized for advancing workplace culture, staff wellness, and innovation throughout the corrections profession.

TRAVIS TERRY Deputy Director, MDOC Travis Terry is Deputy Director of the Missouri Department of Corrections Before taking this position in December 2023, Terry served as the department’s Director of the Division of Adult Institutions (DAI). Throughout his career, he has strived to provide a safe, secure and humane environment in which staff members enjoy coming to work and evidence-based practices are used to break the cycle of recidivism, thus improving lives for safer communities.

MATT STURM Partner, Precythe/Sturm Advisory Group Matt Sturm is a veteran corrections leader with extensive experience in institutional operations, legislation, rehabilitation services, healthcare, and organizational transformation. As Deputy Director of the Missouri Department of Corrections, he helped implement The Corrections Way, a nationally recognized culture and staff wellness initiative. He is known for strategic planning, innovative problem solving, and transformational leadership.

We look forward to seeing you there!