Managed the COVID Response and assisted the Director with Special Projects.

Oversaw the operations of 25 adult male facilities, 3 work camps, 2 impact incarceration program facilities, and 3 Adult Transition Centers. Combined, these sites had a population of over 29,000 individuals in custody and 12,000 staff.Key AchievementsDeveloped and implemented statewide policies and procedures for the safe and secure management of facilities and programs. Directed Transfer Coordinator's Office and coordinated the reception and classification process of persons to appropriate institutions based on incentive-based population management. Developed and managed the department's pandemic response based on Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) Incident Command System (ICS) principles. Activating and coordinating the command centers for each facility, ensuring the objectives for each operational period were established. Facilitated Administrative Detention and Restrictive Housing reform based on recommended guidelines outlined by the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) "Guiding Principles for Restrictive Housing" and the national standards established by the American Correctional Association (ACA). Provided ongoing leadership development for Wardens and Division Supervisors to better manage their population through data-driven decision-making that reduced violence indicators and provided evidence-based meaningful programs to reduce recidivism. Prepared budget testimony for population management, staffing, infrastructure, and contract services. Developed and oversaw strategic plans of action that established performance goals and measured outcomes for key management staff. Maintained oversight of the Departments Statewide Tactical Response Team and Roster Management Team. Approved facility staffing plans, conducted annual reviews of authorized relief factors for each facility, and provided staffing needs to the Chief Fiscal Officer. Scheduled new correctional officer trainees for facilities upon review of their staffing analysis.

A Senior Public Service Administrator accountable for 11 Illinois Department of Corrections facilities and 3 satellite facilities that comprised the Central District. Demonstrated leadership in program planning, budgeting, and administration. Established relationships with state and local stakeholders and community partners to assist the department in accomplishing its overarching mission.Provided leadership development for Wardens and Assistant Wardens to better manage their population to ensure compliance with federal consent decrees, State laws and departmental rules and administrative directives. Utilized assessment components such as security practices, staffing patterns, prison climate, and classification of the population to develop targeted programs and services to mitigate identified risk factors.Maintained oversight of each facility budget allocation, overtime allocations, and staffing needs.

A Public Service Administrator responsible for organizing and conducting security reviews, emergency preparedness drills, critical incident reviews, staffing analysis, and systems checks at all Illinois Department of Corrections facilities to ensure Administrative Directives, Departmental Rules, and facility procedures were followed.Assessed facility operations, organizational climate, program performance, and methods implemented to reduce prison violence via data analysis, trends, and outcome measures. Prepared technical After-Action Reports of security reviews outlining risk management for the agency. Ensured compliance with agency standards, policies, and procedures. Facilitated operational and management improvements that were needed and developed comprehensive security standards for the agency.Developed emergency preparedness contingency plans for all IDOC Facilities that guided Administrators during critical incidents.

Executive manager charged with coordinating statewide IDOC assistance during natural disasters and emergencies at the Illinois State Emergency Operations Center. As primary Liaison to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, major responsibilities were deploying resources to communities affected by natural disasters and emergencies. Served on multiple state emergency preparedness and response teams. Assisted with the development and implementation of emergency preparedness plans for the State of Illinois.

Began career as a Correctional Officer in 1993. Progressed through the security ranks to include Cell House Sergeant, Lieutenant, Shift Commander, Training Coordinator, and Security Specialist.