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ELECTIONS1
20261
NOMINATION GUIDE1
VOTING BEGINS JULY 5, 20261
LEADERSHIP. SERVICE. IMPACT.1
TABLE OF CONTENTS:3
VOTING INFORMATION........................................................................ 4 OFFICERS ............................................................................................ 5 BOARD OF GOVERNORS ...................................................................... 12 COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR CORRECTIONS ...................... 64 DELEGATE ASSEMBLY ........................................................................ 1083
OFFICERS6
PRESIDENT - ELECT6
ELIAS DIGGINS (CO)6
CANDIDATE PROFILE6
OFFICERS6
PRESIDENT ELECT6
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY6
Elias Diggins joined the Denver Sheriff’s Department (DSD) in 1994 as a deputy sheriff and has worked his way up through every rank, becoming the Sheriff in 2020. His journey in the DSD has taken him through various assignments including working in minimum, medium and maximum-security buildings. He also worked in the medical unit, oversaw programs, food service, transportation and was a member of the elite Emergency Response Unit, amongst other duties.6
Sheriff Diggins is an active member of the American Correctional Association (ACA), previously serving as a member of the Delegate Assembly, the Performance – Based Standards Committee and the Adult Local Detention Committee. His experience includes being an auditor for the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections (CAC), and he was elected to the Commission and served as the Chair. He currently is on the CAC as a Panel Chair. Sheriff Diggins is a former Board Member and a past President of the American Jail Association.6
He holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from the University of Colorado-Denver and a Bachelor of Science Degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver. He also is a Certified Correctional Executive through the ACA.6
ELIAS DIGGINS (CO)7
PRESIDENT - ELECT7
BOBBY LUMPKIN (TX)7
CANDIDATE PROFILE7
OFFICERS7
PRESIDENT ELECT7
Bobby Lumpkin is a 35-year veteran of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice who began his career in 1990 as a correctional officer. Throughout his tenure, he has held various positions within the agency, giving him a wide variety of knowledge and experience.7
This diverse background prepared him for his current role as the agency’s Executive Director, where he oversees the operations of one of the largest adult criminal justice systems in the country.7
Mr. Lumpkin has served as President of the National Correctional Industries Association and Texas Corrections Association. Currently, he serves on the American Correctional Association Board of Governors for Corrections and previously served as a Commissioner on the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections. He is also a member of the American Probation and Parole Association and the North American Association of Wardens and Superintendents.7
Mr. Lumpkin received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Corrections and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management from Sam Houston State University.7
BOBBY LUMPKIN (TX)10
TREASURER10
ACA ELECTIONS 202610
OFFICERS10
TREASURER10
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY10
DR. ANTHONY O. VANN (NC)10
DR. ANTHONY O. VANN (NC)11
TREASURER11
ANNE WALKER (SC)11
CANDIDATE PROFILE11
OFFICERS11
TREASURER11
BOARD OF GOVERNORS12
BOARD OF GOVERNORS13
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION13
(5 POSITIONS - 10 NOMINEES)13
BOARD OF GOVERNORS14
SEAT 114
BOARD OF GOVERNORS14
RON EDWARDS (NY)14
BOARD OF GOVERNORS14
RON EDWARDS (NY)15
SEAT 115
BOARD OF GOVERNORS15
JOSEPH W. WALTERS (VA)15
CANDIDATE PROFILE15
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY15
JOSEPH W. WALTERS (VA)16
SEAT 216
BOARD OF GOVERNORS16
DAN JOHNSON (FL)16
CANDIDATE PROFILE16
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY16
DAN JOHNSON (FL)17
SEAT 217
BOARD OF GOVERNORS17
CHRISTOPHER CARTER (TX)17
CANDIDATE PROFILE17
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION17
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY17
CHRISTOPHER CARTER (TX)18
SEAT 318
BOARD OF GOVERNORS18
RICHARD COMERFORD (FL)18
CANDIDATE PROFILE18
BOARD OF GOVERNORS18
RICHARD COMERFORD (FL)19
SEAT 319
BOARD OF GOVERNORS19
WAYNE SALISBURY (RI)19
CANDIDATE PROFILE19
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY19
WAYNE SALISBURY (RI)20
SEAT 420
BOARD OF GOVERNORS20
VERNISE ROBINSON (OH)20
BOARD OF GOVERNORS20
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION20
RANDALL LIBERTY (MA)22
SEAT 522
BOARD OF GOVERNORS22
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY22
RANDALL LIBERTY (MA)23
SEAT 523
BOARD OF GOVERNORS23
BOARD OF GOVERNORS23
BOARD OF GOVERNORS25
JUVENILE25
(1 POSITIONS - 2 NOMINEES)25
BOARD OF GOVERNORS26
SEAT 126
BOARD OF GOVERNORS26
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY26
VERNISE ROBINSON (OH)21
SEAT 421
BOARD OF GOVERNORS21
RANDALL LIBERTY (MA)21
CANDIDATE PROFILE21
BOARD OF GOVERNORS21
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY21
BOARD OF GOVERNORS27
SEAT 127
BOARD OF GOVERNORS27
JOE GUTTIEREZ (SD)27
CANDIDATE PROFILE27
BOARD OF GOVERNORS27
BOARD OF GOVERNORS29
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS29
2 POSITIONS - 4 NOMINEES29
BOARD OF GOVERNORS31
SEAT 131
BOARD OF GOVERNORS31
JOSEPH STYLES (NC)31
CANDIDATE PROFILE31
BOARD OF GOVERNORS31
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS31
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY31
JOSEPH STYLES (NC)33
SEAT 233
BOARD OF GOVERNORS33
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY33
BOARD OF GOVERNORS35
INSTITUTIONS35
1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES35
BOARD OF GOVERNORS36
SEAT 136
BOARD OF GOVERNORS36
BYRON WIRTH (WI)36
CANDIDATE PROFILE36
BOARD OF GOVERNORS36
INSTITUTIONS36
BOARD OF GOVERNORS39
HEALTH CARE39
3 POSITIONS - 6 NOMINEES39
BOARD OF GOVERNORS40
SEAT 140
BOARD OF GOVERNORS40
DR. MARINA CADRECHE (FL)40
CANDIDATE PROFILE40
BOARD OF GOVERNORS40
HEALTH CARE40
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY40
DR. MARINA CADRECHE (FL)41
SEAT 141
BOARD OF GOVERNORS41
RANDY SAULS (GA)41
CANDIDATE PROFILE41
BOARD OF GOVERNORS41
HEALTH CARE41
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY41
RANDY SAULS (GA)42
SEAT 242
BOARD OF GOVERNORS42
JOEL ANDRADE (MA)42
CANDIDATE PROFILE42
BOARD OF GOVERNORS42
HEALTH CARE42
JOEL ANDRADE (MA)43
SEAT 243
BOARD OF GOVERNORS43
DR. DEBORAH SCHULT (SC)43
CANDIDATE PROFILE43
BOARD OF GOVERNORS43
HEALTH CARE43
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY43
DR. DEBORAH SCHULT (SC)44
SEAT 344
BOARD OF GOVERNORS44
DR. STEPHANIE GRAVNING (ND)44
CANDIDATE PROFILE44
BOARD OF GOVERNORS44
HEALTH CARE44
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY44
DR. STEPHANIE GRAVNING (ND)45
SEAT 345
BOARD OF GOVERNORS45
JOHN P. MAY, MD (FL)45
CANDIDATE PROFILE45
BOARD OF GOVERNORS45
HEALTH CARE45
BOARD OF GOVERNORS47
DETENTION47
2 POSITIONS - 4 NOMINEES47
BOARD OF GOVERNORS48
SEAT 148
BOARD OF GOVERNORS48
DR. XYZEIDRIA ENSLEY (TN)48
CANDIDATE PROFILE48
BOARD OF GOVERNORS48
DETENTION48
DR. XYZEIDRIA ENSLEY (TN)49
SEAT 149
BOARD OF GOVERNORS49
CHRISTOPHER KLEIN (DE)49
CANDIDATE PROFILE49
BOARD OF GOVERNORS49
DETENTION49
CHRISTOPHER KLEIN (DE)50
SEAT 250
BOARD OF GOVERNORS50
BOARD OF GOVERNORS50
BOARD OF GOVERNORS53
PAROLE, AFTERCARE OR POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION53
1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES53
BOARD OF GOVERNORS54
SEAT 154
BOARD OF GOVERNORS54
FRANCIS ABBOTT (LA)54
CANDIDATE PROFILE54
BOARD OF GOVERNORS54
PAROLE, AFTERCARE OR POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION54
FRANCIS ABBOTT (LA)55
CANDIDATE PROFILE55
BOARD OF GOVERNORS55
SEAT 155
CANDIDATE PROFILE55
BOARD OF GOVERNORS55
PAROLE, AFTERCARE OR POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION55
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY55
APRIL ZAMORA (TX)55
BOARD OF GOVERNORS57
EDUCATION57
1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES57
BOARD OF GOVERNORS58
1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES58
BOARD OF GOVERNORS58
SEAT 158
CANDIDATE PROFILE58
BOARD OF GOVERNORS58
EDUCATION58
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY58
DR. SABRINA T. SHANNON (TN)58
BOARD OF GOVERNORS61
PROBATION61
1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES61
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION66
SEAT 166
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION66
CANDIDATE PROFILE66
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION66
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION66
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY66
CHRIS CIRRITO (TX)66
CHRIS CIRRITO (TX)67
SEAT 167
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION67
CANDIDATE PROFILE67
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION67
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION67
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY67
EMMANUEL FONTENOT (VA)67
BOARD OF GOVERNORS62
1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES62
BOARD OF GOVERNORS62
SEAT 162
CANDIDATE PROFILE62
BOARD OF GOVERNORS62
PROBATION62
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY62
MARCUS ELAM (VA)62
MARCUS ELAM (VA)63
SEAT 163
BOARD OF GOVERNORS63
GREGORY ROBERTS (FL)63
CANDIDATE PROFILE63
EMMANUEL FONTENOT (VA)68
SEAT 268
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION68
CANDIDATE PROFILE68
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION68
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION68
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY68
CYNTHIA THORNTON (NC)68
CYNTHIA THORNTON (NC)69
SEAT 269
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION69
CANDIDATE PROFILE69
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION69
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION69
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY69
JOE PAGE III (DC)69
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION64
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION (2 POSITIONS - 4 NOMINEES) INSTITUTIONS (3 POSITIONS - 6 NOMINEES) DETENTION (1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES) HEALTH CARE (2 POSITIONS - 4 NOMINEES) LEGAL (1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES) COMMUNITY PROGRAMS (2 POSITIONS - 4 NOMINEES) JUVENILE JUSTICE (1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES) NONCORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION (1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES) EDUCATION (1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES)64
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION71
INSTITUTIONS71
2 POSITIONS - 4 NOMINEES71
TIMOTHY FITZPATRICK (TX)73
SEAT 173
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION73
CANDIDATE PROFILE73
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION73
INSTITUTIONS73
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY73
AMANDA MOON (OH)73
AMANDA MOON (OH)74
SEAT 274
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION74
CANDIDATE PROFILE74
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION74
INSTITUTIONS74
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY74
PAMELA HILL (GA)74
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION72
SEAT 172
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION72
CANDIDATE PROFILE72
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION72
INSTITUTIONS72
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY72
TIMOTHY FITZPATRICK (TX)72
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION77
DETENTION77
1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES77
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION78
SEAT 178
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION78
CANDIDATE PROFILE78
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION78
DETENTION78
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY78
CARLA JOSEPH (TN)78
CARLA JOSEPH (TN)79
SEAT 179
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION79
CANDIDATE PROFILE79
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION79
DETENTION79
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY79
STAN DAVIS (SC)79
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION81
HEALTH CARE81
2 POSITIONS - 4 NOMINEES81
PAMELA HILL (GA)75
SEAT 275
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION75
CANDIDATE PROFILE75
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION75
INSTITUTIONS75
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY75
RACHEAL HOFFMAN-OTS (FL)75
DR. MARLAH H. MARDIS (GA)84
SEAT 284
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION84
CATHERINE THOMAS (VA)84
CANDIDATE PROFILE84
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION84
HEALTH CARE84
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY84
CATHERINE THOMAS (VA)85
SEAT 285
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION85
SANDRA HOOVER (VA)85
CANDIDATE PROFILE85
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION85
HEALTH CARE85
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION82
SEAT 182
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION82
DR. LORELEI AMMONS (KS)82
CANDIDATE PROFILE82
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION82
HEALTH CARE82
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY82
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION87
LEGAL87
1 POSITIONS - 2 NOMINEES87
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION88
SEAT 188
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION88
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION88
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION89
SEAT 189
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION89
JENNIFER WILLIAMS (TN)89
CANDIDATE PROFILE89
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY89
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION91
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS91
2 POSITIONS - 4 NOMINEES91
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION92
SEAT 192
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION92
COMMISION ON ACCREDITATION92
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION93
SEAT 193
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION93
COMMISION ON ACCREDITATION93
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION94
SEAT 294
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION94
ROSE SANTILLAN (TX)94
CANDIDATE PROFILE94
COMMISION ON ACCREDITATION94
ROSE SANTILLAN (TX)95
SEAT 295
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION95
BEN STEVENSON (MD)95
CANDIDATE PROFILE95
COMMISION ON ACCREDITATION95
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION97
JUVENILE JUSTICE97
1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES97
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION98
SEAT 198
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION98
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY98
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION99
SEAT 199
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION99
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION99
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION101
NONCORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION101
1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES101
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION102
SEAT 1102
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION102
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION102
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION103
SEAT 1103
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION103
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION103
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION105
EDUCATION105
1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES105
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION106
SEAT 1106
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION106
CANDIDATE PROFILE106
COMMISION ON ACCREDITATION106
EDUCATION106
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY106
DR. RODNEY L. BERRY (VA)106
DR. RODNEY L. BERRY (VA)107
SEAT 1107
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION107
CANDIDATE PROFILE107
COMMISION ON ACCREDITATION107
EDUCATION107
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY107
DR. LETUNYA WALKER107
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY108
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY109
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION (ADULT)109
(2 POSITIONS - 4 NOMINEES)109
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY110
(2 POSITIONS - 4 NOMINEES)110
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY110
SEAT 1110
CANDIDATE PROFILE110
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY110
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION (ADULT)110
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY110
SHANNON BOND (NC)110
JASON CLARK (TX)112
SEAT 2112
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY112
DENISHA GOODMAN (NY)112
CANDIDATE PROFILE112
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY112
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION (ADULT)112
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY112
DENISHA GOODMAN (NY)113
SEAT 2113
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY113
JOE ANN ANDERSON (TX)113
CANDIDATE PROFILE113
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY113
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION (ADULT)113
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY113
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY115
DETENTION (ADULT)115
2 POSITIONS - 4 NOMINEES115
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY116
SEAT 1116
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY116
NATASHA M. REESE (FL)116
CANDIDATE PROFILE116
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY116
NATASHA M. REESE (FL)117
SEAT 1117
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY117
SHANNON BOND (NC)111
SEAT 1111
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY111
JASON CLARK (TX)111
CANDIDATE PROFILE111
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY111
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION - ADULT111
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY111
ANTHONY WATTS (FL)117
CANDIDATE PROFILE117
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY117
DETENTION (ADULT)117
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY117
ANTHONY WATTS (FL)118
CANDIDATE PROFILE118
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY118
SEAT 2118
CANDIDATE PROFILE118
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY118
DETENTION (ADULT)118
BRIAN BREITEN (MO)118
BRIAN BREITEN (MO)119
SEAT 2119
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY119
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY119
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY121
INSTITUTIONS (JUVENILE)121
2 POSITIONS - 4 NOMINEES121
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY122
2 POSITIONS - 4 NOMINEES122
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY122
SEAT 1122
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY122
CANDIDATE PROFILE122
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY122
INSTITUTIONS (JUVENILE)122
RUBY DAVIS (TX)122
DENA BURTON (KY)124
SEAT 2124
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY124
ANGELA HAULE (VA)124
CANDIDATE PROFILE124
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY124
INSTITUTIONS (JUVENILE)124
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY124
ANGELA HAULE (VA)125
SEAT 2125
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY125
JEFFREY BRIGHT (GA)125
CANDIDATE PROFILE125
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY125
INSTITUTIONS (JUVENILE)125
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY125
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY127
CRIME VICTIM ORGANIZATIONS127
1 POSITIONS - 2 NOMINEES127
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY128
SEAT 1128
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY128
LISA KINARD (FL)128
CANDIDATE PROFILE128
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY128
CRIME VICTIM ORGANIZATIONS128
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY128
LISA KINARD (FL)129
SEAT 1129
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY129
AMANDA GAGE (TX)129
CANDIDATE PROFILE129
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY129
CRIME VICTIM ORGANIZATIONS129
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY129
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY131
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING131
2 POSITIONS - 4 NOMINEES131
DR. PULANE LUCAS (VA)133
SEAT 1133
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY133
CHRISTIE HANEY (TX)133
CANDIDATE PROFILE133
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY133
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING133
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY133
CHRISTIE HANEY (TX)134
SEAT 2134
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY134
MARK FOXALL (NE)134
CANDIDATE PROFILE134
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY134
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING134
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY134
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY137
INSTITUTIONS (ADULT)137
2 POSITIONS - 4 NOMINEES137
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY138
SEAT 1138
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY138
JOHN COLEMAN (NC)138
CANDIDATE PROFILE138
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY138
INSTITUTIONS (ADULT)138
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY138
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY132
SEAT 1132
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY132
DR. PULANE LUCAS (VA)132
CANDIDATE PROFILE132
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY132
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING132
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY132
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY143
CORRECTIONAL HEALTH143
3 POSITIONS - 6 NOMINEES143
MARK FOXALL (NE)135
SEAT 2135
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY135
CHRISTY DOYLE (GA)135
CANDIDATE PROFILE135
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY135
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING135
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY135
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY144
SEAT 1144
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY144
KEVIN RUNYON (OH)144
CANDIDATE PROFILE144
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY144
CORRECTIONAL HEALTH144
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY144
KEVIN RUNYON (OH)145
SEAT 1145
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY145
CLAYTON WEISS (FL)145
CANDIDATE PROFILE145
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY145
CORRECTIONAL HEALTH145
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY145
JOHN COLEMAN (NC)139
SEAT 1139
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY139
LOIS FEGAN (VA)139
CANDIDATE PROFILE139
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY139
INSTITUTIONS (ADULT)139
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY139
LOIS FEGAN (VA)140
SEAT 2140
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY140
LISEL STEPHEN (TN)140
CANDIDATE PROFILE140
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY140
INSTITUTIONS (ADULT)140
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY140
LISEL STEPHEN (TN)141
SEAT 2141
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY141
TERRY SATTERFIELD (MD)141
CANDIDATE PROFILE141
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY141
INSTITUTIONS (ADULT)141
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY141
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY151
COMMUNITY-BASED CORRECTIONAL ORGANIZATIONS151
2 POSITIONS - 4 NOMINEES151
DR. LASHAWNDA KEY (NC)153
SEAT 1153
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY153
DOMONIQUE PAIGE (OH)153
CANDIDATE PROFILE153
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY153
COMMUNITY-BASED CORRECTIONAL ORGANIZATIONS153
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY153
Domonique Paige serves as Executive Director of the Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility, located in Columbus, Ohio, where she leads efforts to enhance public safety through rehabilitation, innovation, and person-centered care. With extensive experience in community corrections, operations, and organizational leadership, she has championed improvements in mental health and addiction services, workforce development, staff engagement, and resident programming.153
Under her leadership, the facility has strengthened its culture, expanded opportunities for both residents and staff, and established a clear mission, vision, and values framework. Domonique is recognized for her servant leadership approach, commitment to continuous improvement, and dedication to creating meaningful change within the corrections profession and the community she serves.153
SARA HODGES (TN)155
SEAT 2155
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY155
TEREASA JAMISON (DE)147
SEAT 2147
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY147
JESSICA ISON (TN)147
CANDIDATE PROFILE147
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY147
CORRECTIONAL HEALTH147
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY147
APRIL BUCKNER (TN)155
CANDIDATE PROFILE155
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY155
COMMUNITY-BASED CORRECTIONAL ORGANIZATIONS155
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY155
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY157
MENTAL HEALTH157
1 POSITIONS - 2 NOMINEES157
JESSICA ISON (TN)148
SEAT 3148
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY148
MYRA L. WALKER (TX)148
CANDIDATE PROFILE148
MYRA L. WALKER (TX)149
SEAT 3149
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY149
CLAYTON WEISS (FL)146
SEAT 2146
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY146
TEREASA JAMISON (DE)146
CANDIDATE PROFILE146
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY146
CORRECTIONAL HEALTH146
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY146
BRENDA J. BOYD (TN)149
CANDIDATE PROFILE149
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY158
SEAT 1158
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY158
LUCY EASLEY (TN)158
CANDIDATE PROFILE158
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY158
MENTAL HEALTH158
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY158
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY152
SEAT 1152
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY152
DR. LASHAWNDA KEY (NC)152
CANDIDATE PROFILE152
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY152
COMMUNITY-BASED CORRECTIONAL ORGANIZATIONS152
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY152
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY161
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION (JUVENILE)161
1 POSTIONS - 2 NOMINEES161
DOMONIQUE PAIGE (OH)154
SEAT 2154
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY154
SARA HODGES (TN)154
CANDIDATE PROFILE154
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY154
COMMUNITY-BASED CORRECTIONAL ORGANIZATIONS154
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY154
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY165
PROBATION OR POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION (ADULT)165
1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES165
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY166
SEAT 1166
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY166
MICHAEL ANDERSON (FL)166
CANDIDATE PROFILE166
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY166
MICHAEL ANDERSON (FL)167
SEAT 1167
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY167
JONATHAN OGLETREE (KS)167
CANDIDATE PROFILE167
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY167
LUCY EASLEY (TN)159
SEAT 1159
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY159
ROBIN COLLIE (KS)159
CANDIDATE PROFILE159
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY159
MENTAL HEALTH159
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY159
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY169
CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION SERVICES169
1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES169
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY162
SEAT 3162
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY162
STEVEN MORA (TX)162
CANDIDATE PROFILE162
ANGELA GEISINGER (FL)171
SEAT 1171
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY171
CATHY SMITH-CURRY (GA)171
CANDIDATE PROFILE171
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY171
CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION SERVICES171
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY171
STEVEN MORA (TX)163
SEAT 1163
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY163
AUDREY STOKES (GA)163
CANDIDATE PROFILE163
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY163
THANK YOU172
STAY CONNECTED WITH ACA Follow ACA on social media for the latest news, updates, events and member opportunities.172
BOARD OF GOVERNORS59
SEAT 159
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY59
CANDIDATE PROFILE59
BOARD OF GOVERNORS59
EDUCATION59
MICHAEL P. JACKSON (OH)59
BOBBY LUMPKIN (TX)8
VICE PRESIDENT8
ACA ELECTIONS 20268
OFFICERS8
VICE PRESIDENT8
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY8
Peter Grande is a Certified Correctional Executive and retired US Army Military Police Corps Lieutenant Colonel. He enlisted in 1974 as a correctional specialist and was promoted up the ranks to positions including Physical Security Chief-Europe, Warden, and Military Correctional Complex Chief of Staff. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Arts in Criminology and Corrections from Sam Houston State University.8
An American Correctional Association member since 1990, he currently serves on the Commission for Accreditation and the Performance-Based Standards Committee and was former Chair for Resolutions and Policy Development Advisory Committee.8
He was awarded The Order of the Marechaussee (Gold) by the MP Regimental Association, the Austin MacCormick Award by the Military Corrections Committee, and the Gold Volunteer Service Award by the President of the United States.8
MARCUS ELAM (VA)63
SEAT 163
BOARD OF GOVERNORS63
KENSEY EVANS (SC)63
CANDIDATE PROFILE63
BOARD OF GOVERNORS62
1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES62
BOARD OF GOVERNORS62
SEAT 162
CANDIDATE PROFILE62
BOARD OF GOVERNORS62
PROBATION62
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY62
MARCUS ELAM (VA)62
ANGELA GEISINGER (FL)170
SEAT 1170
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY170
CATHY SMITH-CURRY (GA)170
CANDIDATE PROFILE170
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY170
CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION SERVICES170
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY170
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION72
SEAT 172
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION72
CANDIDATE PROFILE72
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION72
INSTITUTIONS72
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY72
TIMOTHY FITZPATRICK (TX)72
PAMELA HILL (GA)75
SEAT 275
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION75
CANDIDATE PROFILE75
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION75
INSTITUTIONS75
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY75
RACHEAL HOFFMAN-OTS (FL)75
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION82
SEAT 182
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION82
DR. LORELEI AMMONS (KS)82
CANDIDATE PROFILE82
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION82
HEALTH CARE82
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY82
DR. LORELEI AMMONS (KS)83
SEAT 183
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION83
Voting Information The online voting site for the 2026 ACA Election opens July 5, 2026. Onsite voting will also take place at the 156th Congress of Correction. Voting will close on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST.4
Candidates 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 positions are listed on the following pages, along with summaries of their backgrounds.4
Eligibility to Vote You are eligible to vote in this year’s election if your ACA membership is paid through 4:00 pm, EST, June 24, 2026.4
All membership categories are eligible to cast one vote Members will need their ACA Membership number. If you need assistance locating your membership number, please contact: memberships@aca.org4
DR. MARLAH H. MARDIS (GA)83
CANDIDATE PROFILE83
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION83
HEALTH CARE83
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY83
OFFICERS5
SHANNON BOND (NC)111
SEAT 1111
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY111
JASON CLARK (TX)111
CANDIDATE PROFILE111
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY111
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION - ADULT111
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY132
SEAT 1132
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY132
DR. PULANE LUCAS (VA)132
CANDIDATE PROFILE132
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY132
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING132
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY132
MARK FOXALL (NE)135
SEAT 2135
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY135
BOBBY LUMPKIN (TX)9
VICE PRESIDENT9
ACA ELECTIONS 20269
OFFICERS9
VICE PRESIDENT9
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY9
CHRISTY DOYLE (GA)135
CANDIDATE PROFILE135
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY135
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING135
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY135
JOHN COLEMAN (NC)139
SEAT 1139
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY139
LOIS FEGAN (VA)139
CANDIDATE PROFILE139
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY139
INSTITUTIONS (ADULT)139
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY139
LOIS FEGAN (VA)140
SEAT 2140
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY140
LISEL STEPHEN (TN)140
CANDIDATE PROFILE140
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY140
INSTITUTIONS (ADULT)140
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY140
LISEL STEPHEN (TN)141
SEAT 2141
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY141
TERRY SATTERFIELD (MD)141
CANDIDATE PROFILE141
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY141
INSTITUTIONS (ADULT)141
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY141
TEREASA JAMISON (DE)147
SEAT 2147
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY147
JESSICA ISON (TN)147
CANDIDATE PROFILE147
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY147
CORRECTIONAL HEALTH147
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY147
JESSICA ISON (TN)148
SEAT 3148
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY148
MYRA L. WALKER (TX)148
CANDIDATE PROFILE148
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY148
CORRECTIONAL HEALTH148
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY148
MYRA L. WALKER (TX)149
SEAT 3149
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY149
BRENDA J. BOYD (TN)149
CANDIDATE PROFILE149
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY149
CORRECTIONAL HEALTH149
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY149
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY152
SEAT 1152
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY152
DR. LASHAWNDA KEY (NC)152
CANDIDATE PROFILE152
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY152
COMMUNITY-BASED CORRECTIONAL ORGANIZATIONS152
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY152
DOMONIQUE PAIGE (OH)154
SEAT 2154
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY154
SARA HODGES (TN)154
CANDIDATE PROFILE154
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY154
COMMUNITY-BASED CORRECTIONAL ORGANIZATIONS154
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY154
LUCY EASLEY (TN)159
SEAT 1159
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY159
ROBIN COLLIE (KS)159
CANDIDATE PROFILE159
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY159
MENTAL HEALTH159
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY159
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY162
SEAT 3162
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY162
STEVEN MORA (TX)162
CANDIDATE PROFILE162
STEVEN MORA (TX)163
SEAT 1163
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY163
VERNISE ROBINSON (OH)21
SEAT 421
BOARD OF GOVERNORS21
RANDALL LIBERTY (MA)21
CANDIDATE PROFILE21
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY21
AUDREY STOKES (GA)163
CANDIDATE PROFILE163
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY163
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY170
SEAT 1170
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY170
ANGELA GEISINGER (FL)170
CANDIDATE PROFILE170
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY170
CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION SERVICES170
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY170
CLAYTON WEISS (FL)146
SEAT 2146
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY146
TEREASA JAMISON (DE)146
CANDIDATE PROFILE146
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY146
CORRECTIONAL HEALTH146
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY146
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION64
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION...................(2 POSITIONS - 4 NOMINEES) INSTITUTIONS..................................................(3 POSITIONS - 6 NOMINEES) DETENTION.......................................................(1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES) HEALTH CARE...................................................(2 POSITIONS - 4 NOMINEES) LEGAL...............................................................(1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES) COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.................................(2 POSITIONS - 4 NOMINEES) JUVENILE JUSTICE...........................................(1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES) NONCORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION........... (1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES) EDUCATION.......................................................(1 POSITION - 2 NOMINEES)64
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION65
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION65
(2 POSITIONS - 4 NOMINEES)65
CHRISTOPHER KLEIN (DE)51
SEAT 251
BOARD OF GOVERNORS51
BOARD OF GOVERNORS51

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