2026 ACA 156th Congress of Correction Pittsburgh_Program Book

COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR CORRECTIONS JOIN US! A Legacy of Leadership. A Future of Excellence.

Join us for a powerful afternoon of insight, inspiration and recognition.

COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR CORRECTIONS

LUNCHEON

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026 - 12:00PM - 2:00 PM SPIRIT OF PITTSBURGH BALLROOM B

FEATURED SPEAKER RICHARD STALDER STATE SECRETARY (RETIRED)

A Champion of Standards. A Leader for Generations.

95th President of the American Correctional Association 1999–2000

Recipient of the E. R. Cass Award and the Walter Dunbar Award

A Legacy of Leadership. A Vision That Endures. LEGACY MEMBER

Former Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, 16 years

Richard Stalder’s visionary leadership helped shape correctional systems across the nation and around the world. Hear his story. Gain his insights. Be inspired by his lasting impact.

DATE SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026

EVENT: COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR CORRECTIONS LUNCHEON

HONORING EXCELLENCE. CELEBRATING LEADERSHIP. ADVANCING OUR MISSION.

Mark Your Calendar. Be Part of This Historic Event! Together, we celebrate our past, recognize our present and shape the future.

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