Corrections Connection

Volume 31, Issue 5 May/June 2019 Corrections Connection May/June 2019 2 In this issue: Guardians of the Flame 3 Employee Wellness Program 5 Field Days Podcast 5 Strategic Plan 6 LARA partnership 7 Gulick named deputy director 7 Flag dedication 7 Employee Rec Day 8 Committed to community 10 Officer’s son goes pro 10 Family orientation 10 With Thanks 11 The Extra Mile 12 COPS Day 13 Thank You vets 13 Corrections Quiz 14 NCIA conference 14 Snapshots 15 Seen on social media 15 Corrections in the news 15 New hires 16 Retirements 18

Corrections Connection is a publication of the The image on the cover was taken near Onaway, Mich.- by Office of Public Information and Communications. Joe Crawley, a corrections officer at Saginaw Correctional Story ideas, feedback and comments can Facility. be submitted to Holly Kramer at KramerH@ For the chance to have your photo featured on the cover of michigan.gov. the newsletter, email a high-resolution version of the image Like MDOC on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. and a description of where it was taken to Holly Kramer at [email protected]. Committed to Protect, Dedicated to Success Corrections Connection May/June 2019 3 Guardians of the

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MDOC staff are key and his family look forward to each year. “One of the most enjoyable things related to my supporters of the Law job is coming out to support the Special Olympics athletes,” said Fausak, who was planning to bring Enforcement Torch Run his son to help volunteer at the Special Olympics Summer Games. for Special Olympics Each year, dozens of law enforcement personnel, including corrections professionals, participate in Law Enforcement Torch Run events that provide tremendous support for Special Olympics athletes in t’s mid-morning and the overcast skies threaten Michigan. rain, but that hasn’t dampened the excitement of Last year, the Law Enforcement Torch Run raised Chuck Fausak, a corrections officer at Charles E. $1.7 million for Special Olympics Michigan. IEgeler Reception and Guidance Center, and dozens More than $108,000 of that came from Michigan of others positioned at the Capitol steps for this big Department of Corrections employees, who are moment. among the biggest fundraisers for the organization. Fausak stands beside his son as a Special Olympics “It’s a lot of fun,” said Haley Herbert, a corrections athlete lights the flame to kick off the annual Law officer at Parnall Correctional Facility, who Enforcement Torch Run. spearheads Special Olympics fundraising at For Fausak, participation in Torch Run events and the facility. “It’s a positive thing I can do and it volunteering with Special Olympics is something he Committed to Protect, Dedicated to Success Corrections Connection May/June 2019 4 Correctional Facility Corrections Officer Consuelo Figueroa and Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility Prison Counselor Melissa West. Bunting said anyone interested in participating in the torch run shouldn’t hesitate to get involved. “You get more out of it than what you put in,” Bunting said. “It’s a great time and you won’t regret doing it.” Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center Corrections Officer Jason Duncan agrees. “What’s not to enjoy?” said Pictured: Corrections Officer Chuck Fausak talks to colleagues participating in the Law En- Duncan, who now also serves forcement Torch Run kick-off ceremony at the Capitol. on the management team for represents the department in a me and I thoroughly enjoy doing Special Olympics in Jackson and positive light. I tell colleagues this. Participating in the run is was instrumental in recruiting what a great cause it is to support.” my way of giving back to them. It colleagues like Fausak to get They are also instrumental gives me an overwhelming sense involved. “It’s uplifting and it gives participants in key events, like of j oy.” you perspective. It’s very positive.” the Law Enforcement Torch Run The run begins Sept. 9 Central Route - a 705-mile relay and each runner on the MDOC from Copper Harbor to Detroit. team will complete about 8 miles To donate to the MDOC’s The distance isn’t daunting for per day. Law Enforcement Torch Bellamy Creek Correctional In addition to Bunting, the Run Relay Team, click Facility Sgt. Mark Bunting. MDOC team includes: He has participated in the relay Cooper Street Correctional here. for four years and served as co- Facility Capt. Richard Drabek, captain twice. Wexford County Parole and To see more photos from The enthusiasm and courage of Probation Agent Luke Blaszak, the 2019 Law Enforcement Special Olympics athletes motivate G. Robert Cotton Correctional Torch Run Kick Off him to keep going, he said. Facility Office Assistant Lindsay “They are the real heroes,” Bunting Royalty, Outstate Territory Lead Ceremony, click here. said. “They are an inspiration to Agent Jason Perry, St. Louis

Pictured left: Field Operations Administration Deputy Director Russ Marlan speaks to the crowd at the Law Enforcement Torch Run kick-off ceremony. Pictured right: A Michigan State Police trooper walks beside a Special Olympics athlete with the flame that signifies the start of the Torch Run while the MDOC Honor Guard shows support. Committed to Protect, Dedicated to Success Corrections Connection May/June 2019 5 Lynn Gorski joins MDOC as leader of new Employee Wellness Program ynn Gorski has been named manager of the reliable services. LMDOC’s new Employee Wellness Program As manager of the Employee Wellness Program which was created to help support employee needs. she will oversee a Peer Support Program, Chaplain Gorski has a Master’s Services Program and Traumatic Incident Stress Degree in psychology and Management services within the department. has experience working The creation of the Wellness Program was a with criminal justice recommendation from the EPIC Wellness Team, professionals. formed by Director Heidi Washington in 2018. She previously worked The team’s goal was to identify resources and for the Berrien County programs that could be offered to employees to help Sheriff’s Department them deal with stress and other challenges. and for the Office of In addition to Gorski, the program will be supported Behavioral Science with by three wellness coordinators and a chaplain Lynn Gorski Michigan State Police. Her program coordinator. time at MSP was spent Once the unit is fully operational, a staff person working on programs and initiatives that promoted will be available 24/7 for confidential consultation, employee wellness, including organizing and leading crisis management, Peer Support Program critical incident debriefings, providing training and coordination and other support services. The support for the MSP’s Peer Support Program, and wellness coordinators will be licensed mental health partnering with outside resources to assist employees professionals and are in the process of being hired. and their family members in finding appropriate and

CheckHAVE out the latest YOU episodes of HEARD?the Field Days podcast • FOA Assistant Deputy Director Warren Wilson shares his immediate plans and future goals for the Office of Parole and Probation Services. • 2019 Candice Dunn Agent of the Year, Jason Maue, discusses Motivational Interviewing, Offender Success and his moving speech at the recent Employee Appreciation Banquet. • Members of the EPIC Employee Engagement Committee share details on the upcoming 2019 Employee Recreation Day and plans for future events throughout the year.

Committed to Protect, Dedicated to Success Corrections Connection May/June 2019 6 MDOC launches newest four-year Strategic Plan he department has released its newest strategic comment. Tplan, which will serve as a guide over the next Director Washington and other department leaders four years. spoke with frontline staff around the state and This ambitious plan sets us on a course to make large surveyed managers and administrators. Those conversations helped shape this plan that will move the department farther down the great path it is on. The plan features a number of ways the department will invest in our staff and provide new forms of training and opportunities for employees. There are also objectives focused on ways to break down barriers between CFA and FOA and work together toward Offender Success more seamlessly. Several of these objectives will require the formation of an EPIC team. If some of these areas are of interest to you, please consider volunteering to join one of the teams, or feel free to provide your input to the EPIC Section. and fundamental changes to the way we operate, the Please share the plan and discuss it with your way we work with each other and assist those under coworkers and think of ways your office, or your our supervision. facility can contribute to accomplishing the Between now and the end of 2022, we will tackle the objectives. seven goals and 26 objectives contained in the new As we move forward through these next four years, strategic plan. we will keep you informed along the way on how we The ideas that led to this plan came from input from are all doing. Each year we will produce a progress department employees. report to show you where we are at and how we have Over the years, as department employees met these objectives. completed Employee Engagement Surveys and Copies of the plan should be available at your work made suggestions and comments, department sites. You can also see the electronic version of the leaders analyzed the results and read every written plan on our website here. Have an idea that can help us achieve our goals?

Reach out to [email protected] to share your ideas on meeting objectives for 2019, or to offer your assistance. Please put the objective in the subject line. The department’s 2019 objectives include: • Enhancing recruitment strategies and incentives to • Redefining the roles and responsibilities of staff attract and retain quality staff pertaining to mentoring, care and case management • Establishing a new employee academy for non- of offenders custody employees • Continuing to safely reduce the use of segregation • Exploring ways to refine the department’s employee • Expanding opportunities to foster Offender Success discipline process Committed to Protect, Dedicated to Success Corrections Connection May/June 2019 7 MDOC and Department of Licensing Lia Gulick and Regulatory Affairs partner to named Deputy help returning citizens obtain licenses Director of BOA

new interdepartmental communities where they plan to ia Gulick has been named deputy Apartnership will help return. Ldirector of the MDOC’s Budget individuals currently incarcerated “This partnership with LARA will and Operations Administration. join the workforce as licensed help prisoners earn the proper Gulick had served as acting deputy professionals and earn a second licenses they need before they director of BOA following the chance. are paroled, ensuring a seamless retirement of A partnership between the transition to the community former deputy Department of Licensing and and no unnecessary delays in director Jeri- Regulatory Affairs and the beginning their new professions Ann Sherry. MDOC will increase employment on the outside,” MDOC Director Gulick has in licensed professions for Heidi Washington said. worked for the individuals with felony records, As part of the path forward department for rehabilitate offenders and for former offenders, LARA is nearly 24 years improve public safety. updating its licensing applications and started “Increasing employment to clarify that a criminal record her career with opportunities for returning does not necessarily bar licensure, Deputy Director Lia Gulick the MDOC citizens reduces recidivism even when the application as an accountant at Carson City and improves public safety. includes a felony checkbox or a Correctional Facility These measures are crucial as requirement that applicants have Prior to being named deputy director, we make our state a home for “good moral character.” LARA she was administrator of the Bureau opportunity for all Michiganders,” instead considers each candidate of Health Care Services. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said. on a case-by-case basis, including She has also served as administrator “This partnership creates a whether the offense relates to the of the Procurement, Monitoring path forward for incarcerated license sought, how much time and Compliance Division, and individuals to find gainful has passed since the conviction, administrator of the Finance Division. employment as licensed evidence of rehabilitation, and She is a graduate of Central Michigan professionals who can help grow other specific circumstances. University and has a bachelor’s degree our economy.” Applicants may also request in business administration. Under the partnership, LARA a preliminary determination will review license applications from LARA concerning whether American Legion participates submitted by individuals any court judgments against an in flag dedication ceremony currently incarcerated who have individual would likely result in successfully completed a MDOC a denial of a license for failing to American Legion representatives visited the MDOC’s Central Office Career Technical Education meet the good moral character (CTE) program. requirement. to help dedicate the American flag in The types of careers needing Click here or the photo below the building’s renovated lobby. They state licenses the MDOC will for a story about this new also presented Director Washington focus on initially under this partnership. with a citation of appreciation. To see agreement include more photos from the ceremony, visit cosmetology, building the MDOC on Facebook. trades, plumbing, electrical, masonry and barbers. Prisoners in these programs will be prescreened to ensure there are jobs available in those fields in the

Committed to Protect, Dedicated to Success Corrections Connection May/June 2019 8 2019 Lower Peninsula Employee Recreation Day is a Success

t was a day of fun and camaraderie worth remembering. IThe 2019 event drew more than 400 attendees, double the number who attended in 2017. It also included a special visit from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who had a chance to meet with those in attendance and call a game of bingo. This year’s Employee Recreation Day at Royal Scot in Lansing was organized by the Employee Engagement EPIC Team. It included golf, bowling, bingo, canvas painting, a free- throw and 3-point basketball contest, 3-on-3 basketball, bubble ball, euchre, poker, bag toss, a scavenger hunt, billiards, a raffle, silent auction, door prizes and dinner. In total, more than 450 employees, retirees and their family members registered for the day-long event on June 7 and participated in a variety of games and activities. Employee Recreation Day was first held in 1987 to give department employees a chance to relax and unwind together. The event returned in 2017 for the first time since 2005. The department will also hold an Employee Recreation Day in Brimley in the Upper Peninsula on Sept. 27. A schedule of activities for the event at Bay Mills Resort and Casino is in the works and will be announced soon.

Committed to Protect, Dedicated to Success Corrections Connection May/June 2019 9 The 2019 Employee Recreation Day event winners at Royal Scot in Lansing included: • 3 Point/Free Throw Contest — Ryan Powell, Offender Employment and Opportunities Unit • 3-on-3 basketball — The Champs (Sherman Campbell, ARF; Jalen Jarrett, JCS; Jimmy Jarrett, RGC; Nick Smith, IBC) • 50/50 Raffle — Darrel Stinson, SAI; Pete Wazny, MRF • Bowling — Toni Narvais-Cooklin, Saginaw County Probation, and Jerry Andrews, Tuscola County Parole and Probation • Morning Golf — CJ Lott, DRF; Mike Lott, DRF; Hayden Fouts, Garrett Hightchew • Afternoon Golf — Thomas Lengyel, WCC; John Farthing, WCC; Brian Potter, Wexford County Parole and Probation; Arjay Schopieray

To see more photos from Employee Recreation Day, click here. To see more winners and results, click here. Committed to Protect, Dedicated to Success Corrections Connection May/June 2019 10 Committed to Community Corrections Officer’s Agent describes passion for giving son drafted by the back to the city he serves New York Giants bout three years ago, to give back.” he New York Giants have some AParole Agent Argelio Vela Vela has helped supervise and Tnew fans in Michigan. heard about an opportunity to work with offenders to restore Ryan Anderson, son of Charles E. help supervise offenders during Detroit neighborhoods during Egeler Reception and Guidance a community service event. annual Life Remodeled events. Center Corrections Officer Doug Vela didn’t see it as more Life Remodeled is a nonprofit Anderson, was recently drafted to punt for the Giants following tryouts organization that aims this spring. to revitalize pockets of Officer Detroit. Each summer the Anderson said organization works with he and his thousands of volunteers to wife are very focus restoration efforts on proud of their specific neighborhoods. Teams son. of agents and offenders have “He has worked together during the worked event to combat blight by extremely clearing overgrown and debris- hard to get to where he is today, strewn lots and repainting both on the football field and in the schools and homes. classroom,” Officer Anderson said. Vela also participated in a 2017 Ryan Anderson previously punted for Rutgers and has been playing fundraiser that provided 400 Agent Argelio Vela organized football since elementary coats to students in need in school. work. He saw it as a chance to Detroit Public Schools. You can read more about Ryan have a positive impact on the Vela said he makes sure to Anderson’s road to the NFL here community and on offenders’ tell offenders what a positive and you can follow him on Twitter lives outside the office. difference they are going to @RMAThePunter. Since then, he has volunteered make in the community before for every community service heading out with them for Welcome to the Family event he can through the service events and he thanks Lawton Parole Office. them for their hard work to New recruits joining the department He said giving back to the give back. become part of the MDOC family, community alongside offenders He said hearing feedback and so do their loved ones. Since during service events helps from residents is always 2018, our New Employee Training show area residents that they encouraging. Section has provided an orientation session just for families of new take pride in the city where “We have a chance to talk to corrections officers, and access to they work and live. residents and you can see how resources that give them frequent “We’re here to keep the happy they are to see us,” said updates on training academy community safe,” Vela said. Vela, who has worked for the progress. “It’s also an opportunity for MDOC for a decade. “They offenders to give back to the thank us for the job we do. It community and do something makes me feel proud of the positive. It’s an opportunity for job I’m doing, working for them to show the community the department and serving they are turning their lives our communities. It’s a great around and that they care experience.” about the community and want Committed to Protect, Dedicated to Success May/June 2019 11

Thanks to Employee Recreation Day volunteers and sponsors! he success of 2019 Employee Recreation Day would not have been possible without the work of the Employee TEngagement EPIC Team, the many volunteers who assisted, and all participants. A special thanks goes out to all who helped sponsor the event, or who committed their time to helping Recreation Day run smoothly. Volunteers included: Sheryl Bailey Ragina Cannon Nancy Davids Jennifer Groom Jeramie Mangus Paul Phelps Michelle Spitzley Mary Baker Danielle Carter Cindy Cheryl Groves Lisa Marquette Edna Plath John Styes Jack Beeler Russ Cilibraise Dodds-Dugan Kelly Grygiel Makenna May Brian Potter Merle Vollick Rebekah Bemister Katherine Clancy Andrew Dyer Sharon Haner Jennifer Metro Tawana Powell Kathy Warner Victoria Bennett Deb Conine Hillary Follick Ernest Huizar Jennifer Nanasy Stephanie Reger Tiara Warren Kevin Brown John Cordell Pete Formolo Jennifer Kenney Pam Nelson Ionie Robinson James Williams Sarah Brundage Terri Spiker-Corey Jamie Fulbright Holly Kramer Celeste Nichols Scott Schooley Kent Williams Ashley Bryner Joelle Craddy Vicky Garcia Jamie Krzeminski Jennifer Olney Chris Schweikert Lance Woodland Timothy Buis Jennifer Daniel Jordan Garza Jessica Kunik Yolanda Perez Ronald Sellers Rebecca Woycehoski Corrections Connection May/June 2019 12

Lakeland Correctional Warden Noah Nagy and Deputy Warden Bryan Morrison presented Corrections Officer Jason Lane with an MDOC Lifesaving Award in recognition for his part in saving a friend’s life. In November 2017, Officer Lane was off duty and at home when two high school friends unexpectedly pulled into his driveway and requested emergency medical assistance. Officer Lane quickly assessed the situation and found that one of the individuals in the vehicle was unresponsive and turning blue. He immediately removed the individual from the vehicle and began CPR, which he continued until first responders and an ambulance arrived on the scene to transport the individual to the hospital. Great job performing at a high level during a very stressful situation, Officer Lane!

Corrections Officer Patrick Ludwick received a Teamwork Coin for his outstanding professionalism and quick response to a prisoner during the prisoner’s medical crisis. After an initial assessment of the situation, Officer Ludwick escorted the prisoner to health care and assisted in administering CPR to the prisoner when it became necessary after they arrived at the health care unit.

Kent Parole Agent Bill Decker received the MDOC Lifesaving Award from Director Heidi Washington for his diligence and compassion while working with a suicidal parolee. In April 2018, a parolee reported to Agent Decker and expressed suicidal ideologies; she was in obvious need of mental health services. Agent Decker acted immediately and when further assistance and services were needed following an initial assessment, Agent Decker continued to advocate for mental health services for the parolee. During a hospital visit, when Agent Decker suspected the parolee would harm herself during a moment alone, he summoned nursing staff to check on the parolee, who was found attempting suicide. As a result of his diligence, Agent Decker likely saved the life of the suicidal parolee on at least three occasions. His conduct is an example of the level of integrity that all MDOC employees should strive to achieve.

Committed to Protect, Dedicated to Success Corrections Connection May/June 2019 13 The Extra Mile continued...

St. Louis Correctional Facility Health Information Manager Kelly Bennett received a Warden’s coin from Acting Warden Robert Vashaw for all she does for the Health Care Department.

Brenda Hurless-Sensaliver received a Symbol of Excellence Coin for her great leadership and outstanding work throughout her 10 years employment with the department. She recreated all the data files needed to feed the Prisoner Population Projection model, creates and completes the annual State Criminal Alien Assistance Program report for the Bureau of Justice, completes the Statistical Report and re-wrote the bi-annual intake report. She has been and is, a great asset and a trusted employee to the Research and Planning, Projections and Policy Impact Unit.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed June 12 as Women Veterans Recognition Day, honoring nearly 44,000 women veterans in Michigan and those who served before them. Thank you to all women veterans across the state Corrections, public safety, police, fire department, and across the MDOC. We are grateful for your court and military employees, retirees and their service! families or guests will be eligible for discounts. To see recognition of our women veterans, click For more information visit www.ioniafreefair.com. here. Committed to Protect, Dedicated to Success Corrections Connection May/June 2019 14 Corrections Quiz April Quiz Recap

What year was April 22nd the first In what year was a Shelby Cobra official observance of Earth Day in the prototype donated to Richard A. United States? Handlon Correctional Facility.

Send your answer to Holly Kramer at KramerH@ michigan.gov. The first person to answer correctly Answer: 1968 will receive a congratulatory shout out and the answer and winner will be published in the next edition of the newsletter. Congratulations to Randy Coyne, record supervisor at Alger Correctional Facility for being the first to answer the April Corrections Quiz. Great job! You can check out that story here.

MSI Staff Attends the NCIA Conference

Michigan State Industries staff attended the 2019 National Correctional Industries Association Training Conference held in Minneapolis, MN this past April. MSI Order Entry staff member Margaret Leisinger received the 2019 NCIA Staff Honor Roll Nominee Award for excellence in customer service. Members of the MDOC Education staff also attended the conference, and co-presented a workshop training presentation with MSI called, “MSI and MDOC Education Partner for Reentry Services”. Matt Yeager, MSI Optical Trades Instructor, and Dean McGregor, MDOC Educational Vocational Specialist were the presenters for the workshop and did a wonderful job.

Pictured from left: Deann Gallagher, MSI Garment Manager, Margret Leisinger, MSI Order Entry, Chris Kamrada, MSI Administrator, Tujauna White, MSI Sales & Marketing Pictured from left: Dean McGregor, MDOC Education, Chris Kamrada, MSI Administrator, Matt Yeager, MSI Optical Trades Instructor, Greg Dancer, MSI Print Shop

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The MDOC’s Building Trades Program donated Regional Food Service meetings were held St. Louis Correctional Facility Secretary an assortment of beautifully crafted wooden in March and April and were conducted by Christy Cotter stands with four wardens pieces, from furniture to flags, for the 17th the Food Service Management and Support she has worked for at the facility, Bob annual Children’s Trust Fund Pam Posthumus Team. The full-day meetings included group Vashaw, Steve Rivard, Erick Balcarcel and Signature Auction. The auction was held on sessions on best practices for various food Mark McCullick. The group was celebrating May 15 at the Michigan State University Breslin service topics, such as cost control, forecast- former A/Assistant Deputy Director Rivard’s Center. Both Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and ing and inventory target levels. retirement. MDOC Director Heidi Washington attended Participants were very engaged and had an the auction, which raised over $414,000.00 for opportunity to meet their colleagues across the Children’s Trust Fund. the state.

Saginaw Correctional Facility employees showed support for their colleague, Corrections Officer Tom Harmon, who is experiencing medical issues. Get well soon Officer Harmon!

Corrections in the News Seen on Twitter... Michigan prisons have undergone big reforms on Washington’s watch - Michigan Advance MDOC launches employee mental health initiative amid concerns over stress and suicides - Michigan Radio Offender Success program focus of recent forum - The Mining Journal Prisoners receive associate’s degree from Calvin College - Ionia Sentinel-Standard Metro receives MDOC Director’s Award - Holland Sentinel Southwest District Probation Agent Jason Maue named 2019 Parole/Probation Agent of the Year - Fox47 Whitmer takes steps to help returning citizens join the workforce in well-paying professions — WILX TV

Spread the word about some of the great things happening at the MDOC and share these stories with friends, family and To see more, follow the MDOC on Twitter. coworkers. Committed to Protect, Dedicated to Success Corrections Connection May/June 2019 16 March New Hires Abraham, Michael Maintenance Mechanic, Board, Sonja Word Processing Assistant, Court Services Unit Bristoll, Leyna Registered Nurse, Gus Harrison Correctional Facility Brooks, Milam Field Agent, Macomb County Probation Office Chamberlin, Sharyl Medical Records Examiner, Saginaw Correctional Facility Connin, Trista Storekeeper, Lakeland Correctional Facility Cook, Carla Word Processing Assistant, Kent County Probation Office Craycraft, Patrick Food Services Supervisor, Kinross Correctional Facility Dassay, Amber Cook, Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center Edwards, Amber Word Processing Assistant, Chrysler District Probation Office Eichelberger, Letoembra Word Processing Assistant, Chrysler District Probation Office Elkhatib, Sarah Word Processing Assistant, Court Services Unit Fair, Tonya Word Processing Assistant, Court Services Unit Fields, Melinda Field Agent, Macomb County Probation Office Filan, Vanessa Word Processing Assistant, Grand Traverse County Parole and Probation Office Flint, Dawn Administrative Manager, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility Flowers, Dustin Licensed Practical Nurse, Lakeland Correctional Facility Gardner, Brittney Field Agent, Macomb County Probation Office Gillmore, Rachel Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility Gomoluch, Justin Field Agent, Court Services Unit Graham, Porsha Licensed Practical Nurse, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility Green, Cynthia Word Processing Assistant, Court Services Unit Hickey, Emma Word Processing Assistant, Isabella County Parole and Probation Office Ice, Jeff Food Services Supervisor, Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility Ison, James Cook, Chippewa Correctional Facility Jarrett, Kimberly Registered Nurse, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility King, Reginald Field Agent, Court Services Unit Knapp, Lynette Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional, Newberry Correctional Facility Laird, Melissa Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional, Parnall Correctional Facility Laurie, Kristen General Office Assistant, Cooper Street Correctional Facility Luce, Rebecca General Office Assistant, Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center Martinson, Justin Corrections Officer, St. Louis Correctional Facility May, Edward Cook, St. Louis Correctional Facility Romero, Jose Building Trades Crew Leader, Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility Schultz, Dana Registered Nurse, Woodland Center Correctional Facility Shannon, Charkeia Teacher Aide, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility Simon, Sarah Registered Nurse, Woodland Center Correctional Facility Sutinen, Liisa Accounting Technician, Alger Correctional Facility Swoope-Fennoy, Cora Word Processing Assistant, Court Services Unit Taylor, Angela Cook, St. Louis Correctional Facility Valentine, Cassie Registered Nurse, Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility White, Desmond Field Agent, Greenfield District Probation Office Whitehead, Jamie Word Processing Assistant, Calhoun County Probation Office Wood, Jeffrey Cook, St. Louis Correctional Facility Wynn, Eric Maintenance Mechanic, Newberry Correctional Facility Committed to Protect, Dedicated to Success Corrections Connection May/June 2019 17 April New Hires Alderton, Bryan Corrections Officer, Alger Correctional Facility Ansu-Gyeabour, Rachel Registered Nurse, Woodland Center Correctional Facility Ashetzie, Jennifer Corrections Officer, Chippewa Correctional Facility Birkenhauer, Linda Registered Nurse, Chippewa Correctional Facility Bogue, Terry Corrections Officer, Newberry Correctional Facility Bottrell, Brooke Cook, Oaks Correctional Facility Bowers, Deborah Corrections Officer, Kinross Correctional Facility Carl, Jon Maintenance Mechanic, Clark, Kylie Field Agent, Macomb County Probation Office Cross, Mario Storekeeper, Ionia Correctional Facility Cryderman, Jay Corrections Officer, Chippewa Correctional Facility Donnelly, Alexis Corrections Qualified Mental Health Professional, Gus Harrison Correctional Facility Flinn, Richard Maintenance Mechanic, Michigan Reformatory Garrison, Andrew Corrections Officer, Chippewa Correctional Facility Goetz, Anthony Food Services Supervisor, Alger Correctional Facility Goossen, Peter Corrections Officer, Ionia Correctional Facility Graham, Erin Human Resources Analyst, Corrections Central Office Hans, Joshua School Teacher, Carson City Correctional Facility Haukkala, Aaron Corrections Officer, Alger Correctional Facility Hill, Latressa Word Processing Assistant, Eastern District Probation Office Huffman, Ronald School Teacher, Chippewa Correctional Facility Hunderman, Andrea Word Processing Assistant, Allegan County Parole and Probation Office Isaacson, Melody Secretary, Gus Harrison Correctional Facility Jabou, Mary Word Processing Assistant, Troy Probation Office Johnson, Amy Executive Secretary, Oaks Correctional Facility Kruger, Jennifer Corrections Officer, Chippewa Correctional Facility Lautenschleger, William Registered Nurse, Lakeland Correctional Facility Lavictor, Brian Cook, Carson City Correctional Facility Leapley, Cassie Corrections Officer, Kinross Correctional Facility Leiter, Brandi Cook, Carson City Correctional Facility Libby, Derrick Corrections Officer, Kinross Correctional Facility Lounds, Adrienne Corrections Officer, Chippewa Correctional Facility Luckey, Melissa Corrections Officer, Alger Correctional Facility Mason, Susan Registered Nurse Manager, Macomb Correctional Facility Maxon, Kristopher Corrections Officer, Alger Correctional Facility McLeod, William Corrections Officer, Kinross Correctional Facility Merz, Dana Licensed Practical Nurse, Oaks Correctional Facility Miller, Maranda Corrections Officer, Kinross Correctional Facility Morris, Scott School Teacher, Kinross Correctional Facility Peabody, Alex Cook, Carson City Correctional Facility Pickett, Shanda Licensed Practical Nurse, Woodland Center Correctional Facility Popour, Derek Corrections Officer, Alger Correctional Facility Porcaro, Brandon Corrections Officer, Chippewa Correctional Facility Pulford, Kathleen Cook, Gus Harrison Correctional Facility Rees, Justin Plumber, Carson City Correctional Facility Roe, Kathleen Cook, Gus Harrison Correctional Facility Rosebrock, Brooke Field Agent, Otsego County Parole and Probation Office Saffron, Daniel Storekeeper, Oaks Correctional Facility Salameh, Ahmad Corrections Officer, Detroit Reentry Center Schirmacher, Angela Field Agent, Jackson County Probation Office Selli, Kyle Maintenance Mechanic, Michigan Reformatory Sindall, Shelly Registered Nurse, Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center Thorrington, Karen Secretary, Alger Correctional Facility Trombley, Jonathan Corrections Officer, Alger Correctional Facility Vassar, Anthony Corrections Officer, Kinross Correctional Facility Vondrasek, Ashley Field Agent, Jackson County Probation Office Walker, Carmen General Office Assistant, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility Winston, Melanie Storekeeper Supervisor, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility

Committed to Protect, Dedicated to Success Corrections Connection May/June 2019 18 March Retirements Allen, Denise Field Agent, Genesee County Probation Office Barncard, Kathleen Corrections Officer, Gus Harrison Correctional Facility Beavers, Timothy Chaplain, Saginaw Correctional Facility Bennett, Fred Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional Facility Boot, Paula Corrections Officer, Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility Croom, Grover Parole and Probation Manager, Troy Probation Office Downs, David Administrative Manager, St. Louis Correctional Facility Durant, Lynn Corrections Officer, Thumb Correctional Facility Flowers, Tamra Field Agent, Kalamazoo County Parole and Probation Office Fox, Jeffrey Corrections Officer, Cooper Street Correctional Facility Hall, Jon Storekeeper, Chippewa Correctional Facility Haywood, Peggy General Office Assistant, Thumb Correctional Facility Horgan, Lilly Dental Hygienist, Parnall Correctional Facility Isaacson, Kevin Corrections Officer, Baraga Correctional Facility Jaynes, Michael Corrections Officer, Saginaw Correctional Facility Johnson, Tyrie Prison Counselor, Muskegon Correctional Facility Levine, Mark Community Health Services Manager, Macomb Correctional Facility Long, Ted Maintenance Mechanic, Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility MacArthur, Stanley Corrections Officer, Chippewa Correctional Facility MacDonald, Donald Prison Counselor, Chippewa Correctional Facility Masker, Cheryl Corrections Officer, Chippewa Correctional Facility McCullick, Mark Deputy Warden, St. Louis Correctional Facility McLean, Steven Corrections Shift Supervisor, Kinross Correctional Facility Nault, Joe Corrections Officer, Kinross Correctional Facility Neitzel, Edward Prison Counselor, Saginaw Correctional Facility Oberle, Paul Corrections Officer, Thumb Correctional Facility Obiden, Matthew Corrections Shift Supervisor, Baraga Correctional Facility Roberge, Kurt Corrections Transportation Officer, Oaks Correctional Facility Rogers, Judith Storekeeper, Lakeland Correctional Facility Standal, Robert Parole and Probation Supervisor, Genesee County Probation Office Stevens, Timothy Corrections Officer, Michigan Reformatory Thaden, Cindy Departmental Technician, Correctional Facilities Administration Thompson, Patrick Corrections Shift Supervisor, Chippewa Correctional Facility Throne, Gregory Corrections Shift Supervisor, Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility Turner, Vincent Corrections Shift Supervisor, Saginaw Correctional Facility Vallier, William Corrections Transportation Officer, Ionia Region, Correctional Facilities Administration VanAmburg, Mark Corrections Officer, Ionia Correctional Facility Velmer, Michael Corrections Officer, Baraga Correctional Facility Wagner, Darrell Corrections Officer, Chippewa Correctional Facility Welton, Douglas Corrections Security Inspector, Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility

Committed to Protect, Dedicated to Success Corrections Connection May/June 2019 19 April Retirements Boyd, Kathryn Accounting Assistant, Southern Region Business Office Bragg, Mark Corrections Officer, Detroit Reentry Center Brendel, Curtis Corrections Shift Supervisor, Baraga Correctional Facility Brown, Patrick Corrections Officer, Kinross Correctional Facility Conley, Diane Registered Nurse, Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility Constable, Gerald Maintenance Mechanic, Cooper Street Correctional Facility Courser, Scott Corrections Officer, Parnall Correctional Facility Crane, Dennis Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor, Thumb Correctional Facility Ellis, Pamela General Office Assistant, Chippewa Correctional Facility Franklin, Jennifer Corrections Shift Supervisor, Baraga Correctional Facility Gardner, Donald Corrections Officer, Saginaw Correctional Facility Gleason, Karl Corrections Shift Supervisor, Ionia Correctional Facility Glynn, Tony Corrections Officer, Saginaw Correctional Facility Gram, Diane Executive Secretary, Oaks Correctional Facility Gregoire, David Corrections Shift Supervisor, Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility Hall, Kelley Corrections Officer, Alger Correctional Facility Hardy, Elliot Dentist, Gus Harrison Correctional Facility Howell, Jennifer Field Agent, Saginaw County Parole Office Huerta, Diana Corrections Transportation Officer, Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center Jecks, Randall Maintenance Mechanic, Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center Johnson, Anita Secretary, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility Johnson, Robert Corrections Officer, Baraga Correctional Facility Kutzley, Cheryl Accounting Assistant, Southern Region Business Office Lang, Jeffery Corrections Shift Supervisor, Parnall Correctional Facility Markel, Louis Trades Instructor, Central Michigan Correctional Facility Maynard, Thomas Accounting Assistant, Northern Region Business Office McCloud, Anthony Administrative Manager, Corrections Central Office McCray, Steven Corrections Officer, Thumb Correctional Facility Murdock, Kenneth Corrections Officer, St. Louis Correctional Facility Payne, Richard Corrections Shift Supervisor, Muskegon Correctional Facility Pellow, Michael Corrections Officer, Baraga Correctional Facility Pieron, John Resident Unit Manager, Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center Ries, Ricky Corrections Officer, Cooper Street Correctional Facility Rivard, Steven Acting Assistant Deputy Director, Corrections Central Office Sinclair, Diana Field Agent, Jackson County Probation Office Stenglein, Daniel Corrections Officer, Marquette Branch Prison Stewart, Anthony Corrections Security Inspector, Parnall Correctional Facility Sudol, David Storekeeper, Chippewa Correctional Facility Surbrook, Michael Prison Counselor, Oaks Correctional Facility Tasson, Craig Corrections Officer, Marquette Branch Prison Tregembo, John Corrections Officer, Macomb Correctional Facility Tucker, Bryan Corrections Officer, Muskegon Correctional Facility Uren, Richard Corrections Officer, Marquette Branch Prison Votzke, Jeff Building Trades Crew Leader, Correctional Facilities Administration Jackson Region Westbrook, Dana Corrections Officer, Muskegon Correctional Facility Wieand, James Industries Production Leader, Michigan State Industries

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