Corrections Connection Spring 2014

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West Virginia
Corrections Connection
Commissioner’s Comments
For one week every year, corrections professionals throughout the country take time to celebrate National Correctional Officers and
Employees week, this year it was held the week of May 4-10. In West Virginia, various events and receptions were held throughout
our facilities to show appreciation for the challenging and sometimes stressful work corrections professionals perform on a daily
basis. On Friday, May 9, 2014, the WVDOC Employee Awards Ceremony was held at the WV Corrections Academy in Glenville, WV,
recognizing individuals who were selected as Employees of the Year from their respected facility. An agency wide employee of the
Year was selected from those recipients. For CY 2013, the Employee of the Year for the Division was from Parole Services, Parole Officer, Erica Martin. Congratulations Erica and all other award recipients on their outstanding achievement. This issue of the corrections connection is dedicated to Correctional Employees of the WV DOC, and Employees of the Year will be highlighted throughout
the issue. I would like to take the time to THANK the corrections staff from the WV DOC, they are most deserving of respect and
praise and I am proud to have you all on our team!
Jim Rubenstein, Commissioner, WV DOC
Erica Martin, Parole Services Employee of the Year and WV Division of
Corrections Employee of the Year in 2013.
In This Issue:
Erica Martin is an outstanding parole officer! She handles a multitude of tasks
to include supervising a caseload of 50 plus offenders, completes all paperwork
in a concise and timely manner, maintains order in the Welch Parole Office and
has a vast knowledge of probation and parole casework management. She is
able to counsel probationers and parolees to aid in their readjustment to society. Erica has gone above and beyond her normal duties to make sure vacant
positions were covered in her office. She covered her caseload and the caseload
of the vacant position in Welch until a new officer was hired and trained. She
assisted the Regional Director with the training of the new officer without being
asked to do so. After one year, the newly hired parole officer resigned and Erica
was again covering both caseloads out of the McDowell county parole office.
She did this with no complaining and asked for no assistance. She conducted
field work, paperwork, supervising offenders and arrests for both caseloads.
Erica has established excellent rapport and has built trust of local Law Enforcement Agencies in both McDowell and Wyoming Counties. She has made valuable contact with all community, social, and economic resources such as work
force, day report centers and treatment centers. Erica is an extremely valuable
asset to Parole Services and to the WV Division of Corrections.
Employee of the Year..........................................2-6
MOCC Fundraisers...................................................7
Central Office Landscaping...................................7
MOCK Riot 2014....................................................8-9
Working Wellness/Recruitment Corner.........10
MS Walk/Lakin Dog Bump..................................11
M.A.C.E./Kairos at LCC..........................................12
HCC Happenings....................................................13
CWRC and Parole Services Updates................14
New Employees/Promotions.............................15
Awards/SCC/MOCC/CO Updates......................16
HCC Re-Accreditation/Victims Month............17
Paws4People............................................................18
Golf Tournaments...................................................19
In Memory.................................................................19
Inmates Do Good Work in Salem.....................20
WVDOC Retirees.....................................................21
Volume 7, Issue 1
Spring 2014
Employee of the Year Award Recipients
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Academy---Spencer Hill
During 2013, Spencer Hill performed his duties in an outstanding fashion. When asked to develop a training
program for DHHR and WV Forestry Division, he quickly assessed the training needs of those agencies and developed a training schedule to train sister agencies in critical disciplines relative to their mission. He not only
provided training personally to these agencies, he also provided sound leadership to the DOC training team.
The feedback from these department’s leaders was superlative. This effort has enhanced WV DOC rapport and
relationships with our sister agencies. In addition to this arduous task, Spencer served the Academy and Division well by troubleshooting problem areas in training at facilities in his region. He never hesitated to provide
assistance to all Institutional Training Officers throughout the Division.
Anthony Correctional Center---Henry Casto
Henry began his career at Anthony Correctional Center (ACC) in 1989 as a Correctional Officer I (COI). Throughout
the years he advanced through the ranks to CO II, CO III, and was promoted to CO IV . The knowledge and experience he gained in Corrections led to his becoming a training officer/mentor to new correctional officers, many of
whom went on to advance through the ranks as well- due in great part to Henry’s tutelage. It was not only new
employees who relied on Henry for that guidance and mentoring, as often more experienced and tenured staff
went to Henry for advice on “how it could or should be done”. Henry could always be counted on to say what
needed to be said, not just what was wanted to be heard. After serving 299 months and 17 days with ACC, and
over 30 years in total with the State of WV ( having also worked with the Division of Highways), Henry retired as
a CO IV in January 2014. Even in his retirement, however, he could not give up his commitment to Corrections, as he accepted employment with Aramark as a food service worker shortly after, where he continues to exhibit the same knowledge, skills, abilities and
qualities as he did during all those years in uniform.
Beckley Correctional Center--Gary Hopkins
CCI Hopkins has proven that over the last year he is a valued employee of the Beckley Correctional Center. Gary
has accepted all duties that were assigned to him without hesitation and completed them in a timely manner.
He not only teaches classes for the RSAT Unit, but he makes dental runs, transfer runs, distributes inmate commissary, and can completely be counted on at a moment’s notice without complaint. In the absence of the Unit
Manager, he has been temporarily upgraded to serve in her position for a period of approximately two months.
He has attended all Training at the Academy that pertains to him. He keeps up with all his training to make sure
that he is up to date with his certifications. Gary is a team player and an asset to the Beckley Correctional Center
and the Division of Corrections.
Central Office---Amy Boggs
Amy Boggs has been employed with the Division of Corrections in Central Office, since February 2013, where serving as the Recruiter for the Division, she has truly excelled. Because of Amy’s determination and drive she continues to fill registers to their capacity for all Correction positions with excellent applicants. Her personal attention
to candidates who wish to work for the Division, Amy will stop at nothing to get those candidates interviewed
with our facilities. Amy recruits after hours and weekends to pursue candidates. She is instrumental in assisting
the Human Resources personnel in the field with registers, job fairs and recruitment questions. Her energy is contagious! Amy’s enthusiasm for social networking has resulted in the creation of the Division’s Facebook website.
Amy plays an important role in special projects, and is very detail oriented and her marketing skills are exceptional. As the Recruiter and the representative of the WV DOC, Amy is a true and positive reflection of our mission
and vision statement.
CERT---Bobby Berry
During the past year, Sgt. Berry has assumed the duties as team leader at Mt. Olive Correctional Complex (MOCC)
and as the chief tactical instructor for CERT. He is a member of the DOC Honor Guard where he performed
numerous funeral details and special functions. Bobby demonstrates the highest degree of professionalism
through his appearance, demeanor, and performance of duty. His commitment to the agency is unmatched, as
demonstrated during his daily duties as well as his volunteer duties as a member of CERT, a Marksman/Observer,
and as a member of the DOC Honor Guard.
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Charleston Work Release Center---Esther Buus
During 2013, Officer Buus fulfilled her duties at the Charleston Work Release Center (CWRC) in an outstanding
manner. She was tasked with many additional duties. As the officer in charge of visitation, she coordinates background checks and oversees the approved visitor list at CWRC. She ensures this duty is handled in adherence with
DOC policy and procedures. She is also responsible for ensuring the adequate stocking of janitorial and household items for the facility. She performs both of these duties without fail and ensures both are in compliance
with policy. Esther has proven herself responsible, dependable, and very capable in her job. But perhaps COII
Buus’ greatest attribute is her ability to deal with inmates. She has a unique gift of issuing an order, direction,
or correcting an inmate in a manner that is non-threatening but effective! Her ability in handling the inmate
population should be the standard to which other corrections professionals strive. She is the epitome of firm and consistent. She is
very talented and can be counted upon to do any job she is assigned and to do it right! She is a valued employee of the “work release
team” and helps to ensure the mission of the Charleston Work Release Center along with the West Virginia Division of Corrections is
accomplished!
CNT---John Bess
John has an outstanding work ethic and is continuously seeking improvements for the Crisis Negotiation Team
through researched training methods. He handles all tasks that are given to him without complaint and is a true
team player. He provides leadership by modeling the core values of the Division while setting the bar high for
subordinates.
Correctional Industries---Chad Taylor
Chad is very conscientious, dedicated, and easy going. The welding shop has been very busy this year with the
opening of Salem Correctional Center, the expansion at Lakin Correctional Center, and St Marys Correctional
Center. Also, Chad was responsible for Armory projects at various facilities. These projects along with several
other difficult projects including the YMCA in Charleston, required Chad to apply his expertise in the welding shop
and at the various sites. He has provided great customer service by being extremely professional and patient.
Denmar Correctional Center---Roger Cyfers
Roger Cyfers is a valued employee that sets high standards for others to follow. He is respectful, has an excellent
attendance record, and works well with other staff members, all the while paying attention to the small details.
He accepts all assignments and volunteers to work other shifts as needed. Roger is a true asset the Denmar
Correctional Center and the West Virginia Division of Corrections. Roger’s positive attitude and excellent performance is in his nature. He is professional when dealing with staff and inmates, and exceeds expectations on a
daily basis. Roger is a willing, loyal, and flexible employee that we should all try to emulate.
Hearing Officer Department---Susan Sigley
Susan has organized and processed the agencies largest inmate disciplinary caseload for the last 11 years. Her integrity, reliability, office organizational skills, attitude, and overall job performance can only be described as outstanding. Susan is currently providing clerical support for two Correctional Hearing Officers assigned to the Huttonsville Correctional Center. Susan is truly the backbone of the Huttonsville Correctional Center Hearing Office
Section and has distinguished herself as a valuable asset and resource to the West Virginia Division of Corrections.
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Huntington Work Release Center---Stacey Jackson
Stacey Jackson is a dependable team player who, upon her arrival, willingly accepted the challenge to assume
a variety of collateral duties in achieving the facility’s mission. She helps her fellow co-workers in any task when
asked no matter the inconvenience. She is also recognized for her organizational skills combined with her action-oriented approach to executing the facility’s fiscal operations in a professional and proficient manner. She
takes on very large projects by seeking out resources and consistently following through until the goal is accomplished. Her organizational skills, due diligence and determination to succeed reflect the character of an employee who pursues excellence. She is a valued member of the Huntington Work Release Center (HWRC) Team.
Huttonsville Correctional Center---Mary Lewis
Mary was Huttonsville Correctional Center’s Employee of the Month for June 2013 and the Employee of the Quarter. She is an asset not only to the Business Office, but also to the entire facility. She always takes time to help staff
find the proper information for their purchasing needs. The bidding process is a part of the job that takes most
of her time and getting proper specifications is one of the tasks that Mary does very well. She makes purchases
for the largest facility in the state and makes more than 1,700 purchases a year. This does not include all of the
contracts and agreements that are done on a yearly basis with vendors. She has established an outstanding
rapport with vendors and they rely greatly on her expertise in interpreting regulations. Even though this job has
become overwhelming at times, Mary continues to do her job with a positive attitude. Whenever the facility is in
an emergency, Mary will go to all extremes to see that each purchase is completed as quickly as possible. On behalf of the facility,
Mary is always mindful to get the best price for the facility. Mary is a very dedicated, hard worker, who always has a positive attitude
and a personality to go with it.
Investigator of the Year---Michael Bauso
Michael is a 6 ½ year employee of the West Virginia Division of Corrections, assigned to the Investigator’s office
at Saint Mary’s Correctional Center. Through hard work and dedication, he earned the title of Investigator III and
is now one of four Investigators III’s within the agency. Michael is committed to the investigation and interdiction of contraband coming into inmates as well as his investigation of inappropriate relationships that develop
between staff and inmates. During calendar year 2013, Michael investigated 109 incidents. Some of these investigations were extremely complex in nature and required many hours of case preparation. His experience as
a WV State Police Officer serves him and the agency well with his expertise in conducting sound investigations.
Through his hard work, many inmates, contacts/friends of inmates, and sadly multiple staff who have committed serious violations of agency policy and state law, have been held accountable for their actions. Investigator Bauso has provides
leadership, guidance and assistance to newly hired Investigators assigned to CID. As a result of his mentoring, new Investigators
quickly develop into top notch investigators.
K-9---Kenneth Brewer
In July 2013, Cpl Brewer with his K-9 Hammer were instrumental in establishing a track and providing a direction
of travel of escapees from Denmar Correctional Center. The inmates were ultimately captured and retuned to
custody. Additionally, Kenneth and K-9 VooDoo alerted and seized morphine laced tobacco at Southern Regional
Jail on October 2013, and in December, he and his K-9 detected and seized marijuana from a vehicle at the Mt.
Olive Correctional Complex parking lot. Kenneth’s dedication and diligence are unsurpassed which brings great
credit upon himself, the K-9 Unit, and the Division of Corrections.
Lakin Correctional Center---Jonathan Fowler
During 2013, COII Jonathan Fowler was recognized as Employee of the Month, Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year. A computer based communication board was developed by Co II Fowler for the use at Lakin
Correctional Center. He was a key member of the Facility Character Profile Committee. He models the behavior
that he expects of others. He does not show any patterns of abuse of leave, and maintains a professional and
positive attitude. He has earned the trust and respect of fellow staff. He is valuable asset to Lakin Correctional
Center and the West Virginia Division of Corrections.
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Martinsburg Correctional Center---Michael Catizone
Lt. Catizone, who is shift commander on Shift D (night shift) has exhibited a wealth of good common sense judgment in the day to day performance of his duties and has proven to be a very reliable team player. Michael has
a family tradition of corrections experience, and this tradition exhibits itself in his day to day performance with
the happenings on his shift. He keeps his AWS up to date and well informed of the occurrences on the night shift
and is very cognizant of the facilities overall security. Michael also takes pride in the mission and accomplishments of the facility. Recently, he was asked to have his shift put inmates to work waxing and buffing floors in the
secure area of the facility. Due to the mission of Martinsburg Correctional Center (MCC), inmates are not always
available for this type of work in all areas of the facility. On this occasion, Michael performed the work himself in
certain areas and completed the job. While this is but a small example, it shows his dedication and the example he sets for the rest
of his shift. Lt. Catizone consistently keeps the leadership team well informed and makes quality sound judgments in dealing with
inmates as well as staff in keeping a safe and secure facility.
Mt Olive Correctional Complex---Randall Harvey
Mr. Harvey’s contribution and dedication to duty is superlative. His willingness to accept change, positive attitude, willingness to accept additional responsibilities and commitment to duty has set a positive example to
his fellow employees. He performs his duties as a Building & Grounds Manager with the utmost professionalism and without complaint. His duties with coordinating and overseeing construction projects, contractors and
grounds keeping, have resulted in major improvements to the Mt. Olive Correctional Complex (MOCC) physical
plant, while keeping costs to a minimum. Additionally, since becoming Building & Grounds Manager, Randall
has improved efficiency and responsiveness in the MOCC Maintenance Department and has worked to instill a
“customer service” attitude among his employees. Randall positively represents the Core Values of the Division
of Corrections and MOCC. He has taken initiative in making decisions and in recommending changes to several procedures which
resulted in the more efficient operation of the facility. He is an effective, valuable and dedicated member of the MOCC team. He excels in making decisions and acting at the lowest appropriate level. The final product of his work always surpasses what is expected.
Randall’s selfless dedication has made him an extremely valuable asset, not only to MOCC but to the entire Division.
Northern Correctional Facility---Tim Paul
Tim Paul has maintained an excellent attendance record each year of his employment. Currently, his unsupported sick leave attendance percentage is 0%. Tim has proven to be an asset to Northern Correctional Facility.
He is always eager to learn new things, seeks other duties without direction and without complaint, assists his
co-workers and supervisors, and is very instrumental in training new officers. Tim accomplishes all of this while
maintaining a positive and willing attitude. Tim’s experience and willingness to accept any task within the facility, including areas outside of his security details, makes him a vital team member in the continued success of the
institution. His tact, professional knowledge, and sound judgment, combined with his ability to work without
supervision, are instrumental to the institution.
Ohio County Correctional Center---Allen Utt
Allen Utt has proudly and deservedly been selected Employee of the Year for the Ohio County Correctional Center
(OCCC) for 2013.. During the past year, Allen has demonstrated the professionalism and hard work ethic to help
achieve the facilities goals on a daily basis, no matter what the need. This past year, OCCC has lost numerous key
staff, one of those being the facility CCII/IPO Movement Coordinator. When this occurred, Allen stepped up and
volunteered to fill in to help achieve the daily facility needs which were no easy task. Allen did so without complaint or issue, and handled numerous tasks and responsibilities without hesitation. Allen also volunteered and
assisted with the Victim Services fund raisers held at the facility. He brought a lot of new and fresh ideas to the
table, and was an integral part of the facilities ability to succeed in assisting with such an important task. Allen
has been a huge asset in assisting and coordinating with the facilities new camera and video system, as well as
being the contact with all of the facilities computer needs. This has been an important piece of the overall safety and security for
staff and inmates alike. Allen’s 15+ years dedicated service to the division has been one of consistency in professionalism, hard work,
dedication, sacrifice and dependability.
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Parkersburg Correctional Center---Kelly Lee
Officer Kelly Lee’s willingness to accept additional responsibilities while always maintaining a positive attitude
sets the example for her fellow employees. She seamlessly took on the role as Shift Commander in the absence
of the Corporal; as such she displayed outstanding leadership ability and eagerness to ensure success. Kelly is an
excellent example to all staff in her display of professionalism and leadership abilities. Kelly took the on the additional task of assisting the Parkersburg Correctional Center (PBCC) inmate population with the application process for the Smiles for Life Program. This task was not assigned to her; she saw the need and initiated this process
without hesitation. Her dedication to duty is superlative and she is a valuable asset to Parkersburg Correctional
Center and the Division of Corrections.
Pruntytown Correctional Center---Robyn Burleyson
Robyn has a “go-getter” type personality and always performs extra duties as asked without hesitation. As the
Purchasing Assistant, she is very thorough as well as dedicated to comply with the established rules. She is always on the job promptly ready to tackle the current day’s activities. Her professionalism is displayed in how she
conducts herself as well as her no-nonsense attitude when it comes to getting the job done. May it also be noted
that she has a great attitude and a pleasant demeanor making it easy for others to approach, which exemplifies
her customer service skills. More importantly, she is extremely efficient and gives Pruntytown Correctional Center
(PCC)150% of her time and effort. She recently completed her second term as Treasurer for the Pruntytown Association for Correctional Employees. Also, she volunteers her time on the decoration committee and uses her past
experience (in the Air Force) to bring fresh ideas on fundraising and decorations. She is willing to help out with anything needed and
she is definitely an asset to PCC and to those she works closely with in her job.
Salem Correctional Center---Steve Honce
Steve has done an outstanding job managing Key Control at Salem Correctional Center (SCC) and has demonstrated his dependability time and time again. His diligence and attention to detail were vital to the transition
process from DJS to DOC, and vital to the effective daily operations of the facility. But more importantly, his
character and integrity have made him a valuable teammate and role model for others. Steve is not only being
honored for the outstanding job he has done over the last year, but also for an outstanding 27 year career that he
has devoted to the WV Industrial Home for Youth and the Salem Correctional Center.
St Marys Correctional Center---David Ray
David’s daily attributes are a demonstration of his commitment to his position of Building Maintenance Supervisor at St Marys Correctional Center (SMCC). David personifies efficiency and leadership in his duties as recognized by seniors and subordinates alike. His positive attitude provides the incentive needed to make SMCC,
a facility where teamwork is paramount to the success of the facility. David tackles tasks with no hesitation
and completes every task within the given deadlines. He was instrumental in the renovation of the 75 Building
restrooms and the transformation of the 83 Building. David was also responsible for saving an inmate’s life in
January of this year. His professionalism and dedication to duty for 2013 was superlative.
West Virginia Division of Corrections
Vision and Mission Statements
Vision
The Vision of the West Virginia Division of Corrections is to be recognized as an innovative leader in providing quality correctional services.
Mission
The Mission of the West Virginia Division of Corrections is to enhance public safety by providing safe, secure, humane correctional facilities,
operating an effective system of offender reentry and community supervision, reducing offender recidivism, and assisting victims of crime.
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MOCC Raises Funds for Various Causes
In April 2014, Mt. Olive Correctional Complex, (MOCC) partnered with KFC and CC/REACH holding a fundraiser, which profited approximately $1,070.00. This fundraiser has purchased a flat screen television and a table for the Children’s Therapeutic Room , also
known as the“Handle with Care Program,” which was initiated by US Attorney Booth Goodwin. Inmates in Arts/Crafts are currently
making all of the furniture for the room. Also in April, MOCC Inmate John Moss, made and donated a pen/pencil set for Autism,
which was raffled off to mainline population inmates. Ms. Dianne Beard a Valley High School teacher who is active in fundraising
for Autism accepted a check in the amount of approximately $400.00 from the raffle. Ms. Beard was very appreciative and touched
by the donation.
In May, 2014, several inmate donated appliances, PlayStations, games, etc., to the Shanklin Center, which is a non-profit organization that provides transition housing in Charleston, WV for victims of abuse.
In June 2014, a check for approximately $500.00 was donated to Special Olympics WV. A raffle was held with mainline population
with two winners receiving a $25.00 order from Subway or Taco Bell. Another check in the amount of $400.00 was donated to Mission WV to assist with the payment of Tech fees for lease of the Cultural Center. The Giving Back with HeART MOCC Inmate Auction
will be scheduled during September 2014. More information will be released as plans are confirmed. The money was raised as a result
of a fundraiser held between MOCC and their partners (Mission WV and Burger Carte in Smithers, WV).
Cheryl Chandler, Executive Assistant
MOCC
Central Office Landscaping Project
The WVDOC Central Office FCP Team rallied together to work on landscaping projects at WVDOC Central Office building in
Charleston, WV. An inmate crew from Charleston Work Release Center was brought in to help remove old landscaping and
members of the team planted flowers in select areas of the parking lot, including placing arrangements in planters in front of
the building and around the new gazebo and picnic table area. See photos of the project below:
Social media/social networking provides another opportunity for communicating with citizens of WV, state agencies, along
with agencies outside the state, business partners, current and future employees. It is an optional model for interaction
that can assist employees in building stronger, more successful citizen and agency business relationships.
Recently the WV DOC developed a Facebook and we welcome you to “Like us on Facebook”......
A link to our facebook page has been placed on the WVDOC website: www.wvdoc.com.
MOCK RIOT: 2014
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18th Annual Mock Prison Riot Offered New Lecture Series,
Eastern Caribbean Delegation, and International Media Attention
The 18th Annual Mock Prison Riot included
a first-ever lecture series, a visiting delegation from several Eastern Caribbean islands
(pictured on right), and international media
attention.
Held every spring at the decommissioned
West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville, the
Mock Prison Riot is a four-day law enforcement and corrections training and technology event attended by practitioners and developers from around the United States
and the world.
The event kicked off with a Skills Competition on 4 May, and attendees from 32 states from the United States and the Eastern
Caribbean islands of Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, St. Vincent, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Bahamas, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago were on
site. Other countries represented included Canada, France, and Germany. “We were very excited about this year’s event,” said
West Virginia Division of Corrections (WV DOC) Commissioner Jim Rubenstein. “For the first time ever, we offered a lecture
series during the event, and we greatly enjoyed meeting all the firsttime attendees with the Caribbean delegation.”
The WV DOC partners with the West Virginia Corrections Training
Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, to oversee and execute
the Mock Prison Riot. The WV DOC provided workshops designed especially for the Caribbean delegation, and some of their teams were
able to execute training scenarios, using equipment they brought
with them, as well as supplemental resources provided by the WV
DOC. “It is always fascinating to watch and learn how different agencies from around the U.S. and the world approach situations,” Rubenstein said.
The new lecture series was well received, and attendees already have requested more topics for 2015. “There is information
out there on a variety of topics that could really benefit our attendees without them having to spend an entire day in the field
or in the classroom,” Rubenstein said. “Our first series for 2014 offered 90-minute lectures on topics such as cell phones in prisons, how to manage hostage situations and set up a protocol, and how to manage stress on the job.”
Fifty-three technology developers exhibited their products and services. Thirty teams executed 53 training scenarios, including the delegation from the Eastern Caribbean. Seventeen workshops were conducted on 14 topics.
The Michigan Department of Corrections emerged as the overall winner of the 2014 team Skills Competition(pictured above)
, and Clint Slusser (retired Michigan DOC) was the winner of Super SWAT, the individual skills competition. “The Skills Competition is always an exciting event for our attendees. It is designed to test their communication skills,
their tactics, and how well each agency functions as a team,” Rubenstein said. “These are critical skills
for responding to any incident.”
In March, CNN placed a 3-minute feature on the WV DOC and the Mock Prison Riot on its home page.
Also in March, Discovery Channel Canada ran a segment on the WV DOC and its facilitation of deployment and demonstration for a new technology called DroneShield. DroneShield, LLC, is a Virginiabased company that specializes in drone detection systems. In addition, the 2014 Mock Prison Riot
was covered by a German media outlet that produces a science and technology show called “Galileo.”
The 2014 Mock Prison Riot also was covered by Agence France Presse, the third largest news agency in the world, behind the
Associated Press and Reuters. Agence France Presse also is the oldest, most long-standing news agency in the world.
The 2015 event is scheduled as follows: Sunday/Monday, May 3-4 , Skills Competition and Tuesday/Wednesday, May 5-6 ,Mock
Prison Riot. (More photos of the event can be seen on page 9)
Sharon Goudy, Project Manager
West Virginia Corrections Training Foundation, Inc.
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Perspective: Mock Riot
As a first year attendee of the Mock Prison Riot, a fairly new member of the WVDOC family, and someone
who never saw herself in the business of corrections, I’m really not sure what I expected upon signing up
for the event….But I have to say I was impressed. What I received was informative, fun, and helpful.
During the four days of my participation I was able to take advantage of two classes offered Sunday
and Monday by Sgt. Paul Clark and Warrior Tactical Systems which were two pseudo trainings that I feel
were extremely beneficial to me. Gaining the information alone that was offered was great, but practice
on top of that really made the classes worthwhile. Both mornings I arrived at WVP early to observe the
skills competitions which were engaging and motivating. I also participated in the riot as a scenario
volunteer inmate. The opportunity to not only put myself mentally, even for just
a econd, in those shoes was enlightening, but also to know that this choice was Photo submitted by: Trista Rager, OCCC
able to assist my fellow officers, staff and law enforcement agencies to have more in the field training and
practice in different situations with varying circumstances is also gratifying and something I was proud
to participate in. Watching the demonstrations of K-9 Units, New OC deployment systems, and even just
watching some of the scenarios was exciting. I was able to meet officers from other states and countries,
converse with some fellow WVDOC employees from other facilities, see some pals and training Sergeant
from my academy class, and even chat up Col. Perdue himself. Overall this was really something I believe
all DOC employees should try and take advantage of at least once in their career and was not only a great
experience, but a lot of fun as well. Trista Rager, Correctional Counselor II/IPO
Photo submitted by: Trista Rager, OCCC Ohio County Correctional Center
Trista pictured in top photo above right, along with Melissa Nicholson , Acct. Tech 3 from Huttonsville Correctional Center and above left, Sgt. Paul Clark demonstrating tactics in the “Warrior Tactical Systems Class”.
2014 Mock Riot Photos
Photo credits: Top row photos by Kevin Casto, Middle
row photos by Ashly Campbell, and Bottom row photos
by Rebecca Hildebrand
Working Wellness and Recruitment Corner
Working Wellness
Ahhhhh, it’s time for vacation! The beach, the cabin, the lake,
the ocean – wherever we choose to spend our vacation, we all
look forward to that time away from work. We get to relax from
the daily stresses that work and life put in our laps.
But, why should we wait until vacation to relax, to feel great, to
smile and enjoy life? We shouldn’t. We should be taking every
opportunity we can to feel great and be happy. If we’re constantly miserable and grumpy and uncomfortable, then how
can we truly enjoy our time away from work?
Take some time to identify exactly what is making you miserable, grumpy and uncomfortable. Then, determine whether you
have any control over it. Can you change something to alleviate the stress of whatever is bothering you? You may not have
control over the entire situation, but there are likely aspects of
the situation you can control. First, though, identify what you
cannot control, accept it and move forward to the things you
can control.
Whether it’s your diet, exercise, mental state or the people who
surround you, any significant change you make should be taken
one day at a time, one step at a time. Some changes can be
made drastically, cold turkey, in one fell swoop. Other changes,
though, should be made deliberately and thoughtfully because
the more we ease into it, the easier it is to accept as a way of life
and the easier it is to keep doing it.
Don’t spend your life waiting for one or two weeks of vacation
each year to relax and feel good. Do it today! Make the choice
to be better and follow through on it.
If you are the Wellness Coordinator for your facility, let us know
what you are doing to create a program for yourself and coworkers that encourages them to be proactive in their wellness.
If you have ideas or suggestions for wellness programs at your
facility, contact your Wellness Coordinator or Human Resources
at Central Office, 304-558-2036.
Amy Boggs, HR Recruiter
WVDOC Central Office
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Recruitment Corner
I’m a happy camper. Why? It’s flip flop season. It is officially
summertime. The sun is out, and everyone is complaining
about the heat. With summertime comes prime vacation time.
How does everyone get the opportunity to take vacations? We
all have great jobs with the state of WV, jobs that provide a vast
amount of annual leave, jobs that provide us with paychecks
to pay for the initial vacation as well as afford the overspending we tend to do while on said vacation. So, while you’re soaking up the sunshine at home, at the beach or your location of
choice, appreciate HOW you are able to be on vacation – your
job.
We constantly hear the unemployment rates in the news, so we
know there are plenty of people who don’t have jobs, can’t find
jobs or don’t want jobs. Those people don’t have the luxury of
taking vacations because they don’t have a regular paycheck
nor do they have paid annual leave allowing them to still earn
their salary while on vacation.
So, while you’re enjoying your time off and getting paid to do so,
think about those who don’t have a job or don’t have a job with
paid leave. Feel free to let your friends and family know about
all of the additional perks that go along with working for the
Division of Corrections and the State of West Virginia. Maybe
they don’t realize all of the great things that go along with public sector employment – paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid annual leave, retirement, etc. Use the perks you get through your
job to entice people you know to come to work for us.
And when vacation is over and your co-workers are exercising
their own right to vacation, be patient, as you know you and
other co-workers will need to pick up the slack while others take
time off, as they did while you were on vacation. Planned time
off is much easier to accommodate than unplanned time off,
such as call offs. When you have your vacation planned, submit
your leave request as soon as you can so that work schedules
can be adjusted to account for vacation staffing shortages.
When you’re working extended hours, appreciate that you are
doing this so that someone else can enjoy their vacation.
If you have any ideas or suggestions for recruitment or retention, please contact Human Resources at Central Office, 304558-2036. Our biggest asset is our employees, and we welcome
your opinions.
Amy Boggs, HR Recruiter
WV DOC
Contact Information
MS WALK: TEAM WV DOC
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Central Office
Jim Rubenstein, Commissioner
Loita Butcher, Executive Asst.
Susan Harding, Executive Secretary
Jim Ielapi, Deputy Commissioner
Della Huddleston, Administrative Secretary
Jan Chamberlain, Asst. Commissioner
Kathy Conner, Secretary
Mike Coleman, Asst. Commissioner
Deidra Dingess, Secretary
Kem Hudson, Inmate Movement Coordinator
Terri Arthur, Hearing Examiner
Jennifer Ballard, Director of Programs
Vacant, Director of Human Resources
Brad Douglas, Director of Research Technology
Philip Farley II, Director of Engineering &
Construction
Judy Fitzgerald, Director of Parole Services
Debbie Hissom, Health Services Administrator
John Boothroyd, Director of Legal Services
Sandi Jaynes, Victim Services Manager
Chuck Mankins, Director of Safety
Rita Albury, Director of Classification
Karen Nichols, Director of Records/InterstateCompact
Patti Withrow, Director of Administration
1409 Greenbrier Street
Charleston, WV 25311
Phone: (304) 558-2036
Fax:
(304) 558-5934
Paul Simmons, Director of Security
112 Northern Region Correctional Dr.
Moundsville, WV 26041
Phone: (304) 843-4067
Denver Rosier, Director of Investigations
Randolph Center Suite 2020
1200 Harrison Ave.
Elkins, WV 26241
Phone: (304) 636-0222
Eddie Long, Director of Correctional Industries
WV Correctional Industries
607 Leon Sullivan Way
Phone: (304) 558-6055
I would like to thank TEAM WVDOC MS Walk participants for the heart-warming fellowship on Saturday, April 11, 2014! We had wonderful weather, lots of laughs and
a great time. Those that came out to walk with me in honor of Jeannie Morris on
Saturday from TEAM WVDOC were: Reggie Smith, Laura Rader, Cliff Oravec, Rosetta
Crihfield, Ella Wilson, Aftyn Wilson, and Dale Withrow. Rita Albury is also a Team Member, but was unable to attend on Saturday.
A special Thank You to everyone at the Central Office for purchasing Baked Goods a
couple of weeks ago! We collected $106.50 that we donated on Saturday to the MS
Walk. Again, thanks to the TEAM WVDOC and everyone at Central Office for making
this another good year for the MS WALK!
Patti Withrow, Director of Administration
Lakin’s Dog “Bump”
On April 3-4, 2014, Lakin Correctional Center
(LCC) had a double “BUMP” with Paws-4-People,
which was a huge success. Eight clients traveled
to LCC and each of the clients bumped with their
individual dogs. The clients will now move to the
next phase of the training where their individual
dogs will continue to be trained to their individual needs. Lunch was provided both days by
the facilities Culinary Arts Department, including
puppy shaped cupcakes and a three tiered p4p
cake the second day for dessert. Commissioner
Rubenstein and Assistant Commissioner Mike
Coleman attended and spoke at the event. The
next Bump at LCC is scheduled to be held on July
11, 2014.
Randy Perdue, Director of Training
WV Corrections Academy
The Morris Criminal Justice Training Center
PO Box 850
Glenville, WV 26351
Lori Nohe, Warden
LCC
Photo’s on right by: Joan Brady
M.A.C.E.
The McDowell County Association for Correctional Employees fondly referred to as “M.A.C.E.”
has been given new life. The former association, which had remained dormant for a couple
of years, sprang to life in March 2014. Employees from both facilities voted a new committee
into existence and from there “M.A.C.E.” emerged.
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Correctional Institutions
Anthony Correctional Center
Scott Patterson, Warden
Box N-1 HC-70
Since March, M.A.C.E. has acknowledged several “Employee(s) of the Month,” including Cor- White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986
rectional Officer I Reighann Williams in April, Case Manager I Adam Wallace in May, and Phone: (304) 536-3911 Fax: (304) 536-3916
Annette Campbell in June. The committee also acknowledged two employees for Honorable Mention, Correctional Officer II Donald Roe in May and Correctional Officer II Brian
Presley in June. Along with a certificate of appreciation comes the coveted “Employee of
the Month” front door parking spot at the Stevens facility and a special lunch out for the
McDowell facility. The employees were chosen based on the M.A.C.E. motto and slogan,
“Integrity+Equality=Unity, “The equation to job satisfaction”, as exhibited by Ms. Williams
who came to work in a cold, wet snow. Not unusual for some employees, but on this particular day, her car would not start, so she decided to walk to work. However, another employee
stopped and gave her a ride over the mountain to the facility. The story didn’t stop there…yet
another employee took her the following day to get a new car. At McDowell County, if it takes
the entire group of employees, then that is what will happen. We have a job to do that extends beyond security. Another employee was observed picking up discarded cigarette butts
near the front door of the facility. Yet other employees were selected for going way beyond
their assigned duties and responsibilities to get the job done. We salute our employees who
have achieved such a distinction.
M.A.C.E. also instituted “Treat Day.” This happens one day each month where a huge basket
of candy magically appears in the front lobby of the two facilities. Employees are encouraged to take a treat in appreciation of their hard work. M.A.C.E. realizes the dedication of
our employees and applauds them with a treat to say “Thanks” for an awesome job. We
also acknowledge each birthday and work anniversary with a large brightly covered Hershey
candy bar. The hoot owl shift was acknowledged with a Subway night and an Employee Appreciation Day is coming in July.
Well done M.A.C.E. committee! You are helping to lead the way to excellence.
Dianne Rudolph, McDowell County Correctional Center
Kairos Weekend at Lakin
The twenty second Kairos Weekend was recently held at Lakin the first weekend in
May. Kairos continues to be very popular among the offenders at LCC. Each time we
have a Kairos Weekend we may have as many as 100 offenders requesting to go. This
time thirty six women were selected for
this once in a life time experience. The effects of this weekend spiritual retreat may
vary, but there is one common response
among the participants: “I will remember
this weekend for the rest of my life”! If
we had to summarize the Kairos ministry in one word it would be: “love”. It is
a ministry of love … sharing the love of
God with those who are incarcerated. For
people who would like to have a similar
experience there is also a ministry on the outside (almost identical to Kairos ) called:
“Emmaus Walk”. For anyone on the inside or outside looking for more of God and an
experience with God that could change your life forever try a Kairos Weekend or an
Emmaus Walk Weekend.
Submitted by: Chaplain Mark Morrow
Beckley Correctional Center
William Vest, Warden
111 S. Eisenhower Dr.
Beckley, WV 25801
Phone: (304) 256-6780 Fax: (304) 256-6782
Charleston Work Release Center
Jeff Stinnett, Administrator
607 Brooks Street
Phone: (304) 558-2763 Fax: (304) 558-1537
Denmar Correctional Center
Mark Williamson, Warden
4319 Denmar Road
Hillsboro, WV 24946
Phone: (304) 653-4201 Fax: (304) 653-4855
Huntington Work Release Center
Renae Stubblefield, Administrator
1236 5th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
Phone: (304) 529-6885 Fax: (304) 529-0205
Huttonsville Correctional Center
Marvin Plumley, Warden
PO Box 1
Huttonsville, WV 26273
Phone: (304) 335-2291 Fax: (304) 335-4256
Lakin Correctional Center
Lori Nohe, Warden
11264 Ohio River Road
West Columbia, WV 25287
Phone: (304) 674-2440 Fax: (304) 674-6199
Martinsburg Correctional Center
Scott Paugh, Warden
38 Grapevine Road
Martinsburg, WV 25405
Phone: (304) 267-0156 Fax: (304) 267-0196
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Huttonsville Happenings
Correctional Institutions
(continued)
The West Virginia Division of Corrections announced once again the state’s participation in
“Harvest Now,” a project designed to grow
fresh produce for food banks. The WVDOC will work with The Mountaineer food
bank, a program that provides to numerous agencies throughout the State, such
as food pantries, soup kitchen, shelters,
after school programs, and many more.
To date, the 200’X115’ garden at Huttonsville Work Camp (pictured above)has seen
much progress with their potatoes, green
beans, corn, cabbage and onions. The
staff and inmates at the Huttonsville Work
Camp are getting ready to plant the remainder of their crop of zucchini, squash and lettuce.
Mt. Olive Correctional Complex
David Ballard, Warden
#1 Mountainside Way
Mt. Olive, WV 25185
Phone: (304) 442-7213 Fax: (304) 442-7225
Huttonsville Correctional Center participated in the annual
Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs (HOFNOD) Expo held on
March 29 - 30, 2014, at Elkins High School. HOFNOD is designed to help keep kids off of drugs and get them active in
the outdoors.
Northern Correctional Center
Karen Pszczolkowski, Warden
112 Northern Regional Correctional Dr.
Moundsville, WV 26041
Phone: (304) 843-4067 Fax: (304) 843-4117
HCC Employees (pictured on right) also donated supplies for the local Children advocacy
center. Employees donated items such as coloring books, baby wipes, snacks, juice boxes,
and small soft blankets just to name a few! A
special fundraiser was also held so supplies
could be bought and added to what was donated by the employees. The items were well
received and appreciated very much. Inmates
also participated in a poetry contest and
poster contest. All poems and posters had to
relate to crime victims awareness month.
McDowell County Correctional Center
Dennis Dingus, Warden
50 Court Street
Welch, WV 24801
Phone: (304) 436-8530 Fax: (304) 436-8565
Ohio County Correctional Center
William Yurcina, Administrator
1501 Eoff Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 238-1007 Fax: (304) 238-1009
Parkersburg Correctional Center
Anne Thomas, Warden
225 Holiday Hills Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
Phone: (304) 420-2443 Fax: (304) 420-2477
Submitted by: Amanda Peek
HCC
Sargent Kenneth Wingfield III is HCC’s Employee of the Quarter. Sgt. Wingfield began
his employment with HCC on April 1, 2004.
He has helped with shake-downs at HCC,
and has assisted other facilities as well. On
November 18, 2013, Sgt. Wingield did assemble and lead a team of officers onto the Unit
B2 pod where approximately 38 inmates
were involved in a disturbance. Due to Sgt.
Wingfield’s quick response and professional
knowledge, all inmates were subdued and
a potential life-threatening incident was
ended that could have resulted in total loss
of control, which could have posed a threat to all staff, inmates and the public safety.
His dedication, prior training and professional knowledge are definitely a huge asset to
Huttonsville Correctional Center and to the WV Division of Corrections. Pictured above is
AWO Lance Yardley, COIII Kenneth Wingfield and Major Kelly Lanham.
Submitted by: Glenna Butcher
HCC
Pruntytown Correctional Center
Debbi Minnix, Warden
2006 Trap Springs Road
Grafton, WV 26354
Phone: (304) 265-6111 Fax: (304) 265-6120
Salem Correctional Center
David Jones, Warden
7 Industrial Blvd.
Industrial, WV 26426
Phone: (304) 782-2371 Fax: (304) 782-4816
St. Marys Correctional Center
Patrick Mirandy, Warden
2880 N. Pleasants Highway
St. Marys, WV 26170
Phone: (304) 684-5500 Fax: (304) 684-5506
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Charleston Work Release Center Updates
Administrative Services Day was celebrated on April 23 , 2014, at the Charleston Work Release Center (CWRC).
Staff helped thank Secretary I, Joyce Nunley (pictured on right) for her hard work. Cake and ice cream was
served and everyone enjoyed a brief break from the day. Good job Joyce and thanks for the support!
Accounting Technician IV, Angela Garrison graduated (on left with CRWC Administrator Jeff Stinnett) from the WV Corrections Basic Class #241 on April 11,
2014. Angela has been with CWRC since September 2013 and has shown herself
to be a valuable member of the “Corrections Team”. She was also awarded the
CWRC Employee of the Quarter for First Quarter of 2014.
Keep up the good work Angela!
Administrator Stinnett, Chief of Security Erik Thomas, and CCI Dannette Clark recently attended the GED graduation held at Capitol High School in Charleston. After much hard
work, CWRC resident Harold Wall received his High School Equivalency Certificate. When
he wasn’t working at his full time job, he could be found in his living quarters studying. In
spite of the unique difficulties of his situation, his hard work finally paid off. He is a role
model for the other residents and one of the success stories of the work release program.
(L-R) Administrator Stinnett, Resident Wall,
Sgt. Thomas, and CCI Clark after the ceremony.
Charleston Work Release Center recently adopted a 2 mile stretch of Piedmont Road
in Charleston. CWRC residents and staff pitched in on a recent Saturday and picked
up litter along the route. This road is in the east end area of Charleston near the new
Charleston Correctional Center. Side roads in the neighborhood were also cleaned of litter and debris. In addition to the litter pickup, a children’s playground and bus
stop were cleaned and painted. The community was
very appreciative and this will be an ongoing initiative to
improve the area we are located in to show we are “good
neighbors” and do care about the community and people
where our facility is located.
Jeff Stinnett, Administrator
CWRC
Parole Services Updates
Parole Services welcomes two new parole officers; Shari Wince in the Elkins Parole Office and David Bolls in the Martinsburg Office.
Also congratulations to Clarksburg Parole Officers Donald Poling and Sean Harris on their recent Academy graduation!
Shari Wince (on left) takes her oath and is sworn in as a probation parole officer by Randolph
County Circuit Court Judge Jaymie Godwin Wilfong, in
the Randolph County Courthouse in Elkins.
The Inter-Mountain photo by Chad Clem (on right)
shows Berkeley County Circuit Court Judge Chrisopther Wilkes swearing in PO David Bolls at the Berkeley
County Courthouse in Martinburg, WV.
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WV DOC New Employees & Promotions
NEW EMPLOYEES
First Name Last Name
Title
AmandaCapaldo
COI
Clyde
Compton
COI
Joshua Hopkins
COI
John Hudson
COI
MirandaMcNeely
COI
Amy
Sizemore
COI
Trey Skaggs
COII
JacobSolak
COI
Iris
Aloi
Summer Intern
Jamie
Bowles
Accounting Tech III
Alex
Butcher
Summer Intern
Justin
Cherry
Adm. Services Asst. Victoria Dorsey
Summer Intern
Patrick
Facemire
Summer Intern
Paul Harper
Accounting Tech II Nathan
Martin
Summer Intern
Trevor VanFossen
Summer Intern
AndrewCamp
COI
Andrew
Friel
Acct. Tech II
James Martin
COI
John McNeel
COI
DerrickSuttle
COI
Patrick
Underwood
COI
David Barker
COII
Emilee Corberly
CCII
Josh Lanham
COI
Tara Phillips
COI
Christopher Postlethwait
CCII
Timothy Salisbury
COI
HarrySears
COI
Jeremy White
COI KennethZirkle
COI
Jon Arthur
COI
CrystalBailey
COI
Sara
Birchfield
COI
Corey Brinager
COI
KimberDavis
COI
ChristopherDuncan
FEMT
James Fielders
COI
Laura Fields
COI
AngelaGibbs
COI
John Harless
COI
Craig Hensley
COI
David Hjelseth
COI
Alan Miles
COI
NathanRoberts
COI
BradleyShinn
COI
Robert Smith
COI
Christian Stephens
COI
William
Stuckey II
COI
Erica
Thornton
OA
BrandonToller
COI
RobertBolt
COI
Robert Bridges
COI
AshleyBright
LPN
JoshuaBryant
COI
Aaron Clevinger
COI
NicholasCook
COI
Anthony
Horne, Jr.
COI
Robert
McReynolds
COI
RebekahMessick
LPN
Rolena
Seabolt
OAI Tracy
Shumante
COI
Michael Underwood
LPN
Philip Walker
COII
Jeffrey Bassett
COI
Tyler
Bays
COI EmmanuelBockarie
COI
James Brackens
COI
ChristopherBrown
COII
Roger
Brown COI
Laten
Caldwell
COI Temp
Chrystal Chritchley
Med.
Melissa
Coleman
COI Temp
Sallie
Cotto
COI Temp
ColbyCunningham
COI
BrandonDavis
COI
Brandon
Davis COI Temp
Charles
Donaldson
COI Temp
Joshua Duncan
COIII
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AndreaElam
COI
BenjaminElmore
COI
Jeffrey
Farley
COI Temp
Shawn Ferrell
COI Temp
AndrewFisher
COI
DouglasFriely
COI
AshleaGreen
COI
LyndseyHelton
COI
Steve Hicks
COI Temp
AshleyHolt
COI
Michael Horn
COI
KathrynJanney
OAIII
Nancy Johnson
MDR
James Leigh
COI
Keiara
Lewis
COI Temp
Dylan
Lilly
COI Temp
Rocky
Martin
COI Temp
Kevin McCourt
COI
Edward Mucklow
COIII
Mariya Mullins
Med.
SaudiaPerry
COIII
AustinPeters
COI
Jeremy Quinn
COI Temp
John Ramsey
Electrician
Corey Robinson
COIII
Joseph
Shrewsbury
COI Temp Marty
Smith
COI Temp
Matt Stover
COI
Teresa Summers
Med.
AaronWhite
COIV
Haley Williams
Med.
Jason
Williams
COI Temp
Kenneth Williams
COI
Michael Williams
COI Temp
Tabetha Williams
Med.
DwightWine
COI
Gregory Withrow
COI
Kyle Wolfe
COIII
William
Wolfe
COI Temp
NicholasYates
COI
Eric Burton
COI
Bradley Goddard
COII
CodyIrwin
COI
Jennifer
Kettler
OAII Michael Murray
COI
Christianna Napiorkowski Maintenance Worker
Jason
Sparks
COI James Stern
COII
Ben Grzeszczak
COII
Brandon
Humbertson
COII
CourtneySchetka
COII
Richard
Shunk
COI SteveanTorres
COI
John Arthur
COI
Aaron Bradford
COI
Marian
Browning
Acct. Tech II
DariusDillard
COI
Michael Knight
COI
Cody Moore
COI
Tyler Mullins
COII
StevenOwens
COI
Justin Shears
COI
JacquesTchonta-Ngounou COI
Austin Weaver
COI
David Bolls
PO
Shari Wince
PO
DakotaDinnin
COI
James Farnsworth
COI
Robert Flesher
COI
Thomas Gray
COI
Sheila Haddox
COI
Amanda Northrop
CCII
Britton Robinette
COI
Toni Scott
COII
ChristieStanley
COI
PROMOTIONS
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Darrin McKinney
Debbie
Miller
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New Position
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Adm. Ser. Asst. I
Prog. Specialist
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Rebekah Anderson
Daniel Thornhill
Gary
Wileman
JenniferCheney
CalebDavis
JonathanDillon
Cameron McDaniel
JoshuaYost
Shawn’teeBaker
Wendy Cantrell
Donna
Chinsolo
AdalineCline
Christopher Richardson
Dianne
Rudolph
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Daniel Cherry
Denise Cooper
MelindaDay
Audrey
Elswick
Sara Jenkins
ThomasLayne
KristyPritt
Eric
Ramsey
Nonnie Ramsey
SpencerSimons
Shawn Stewart
TimothyTraynor
MelanieWall
David Williams
Ricky Williams
Kyle Wolfe
David Wood
CrystalBrown
Carrie Reeves
Lindee
Wilson
Paul
Clark
George Stoneking
AnthonyVorrasi
Jeremy Voytecek
Carol Bayless
Joseph
Constable
Tony
Meher
Robert Monroe
Geoffrey
Nicholson
Jeffery Roberson
Michael Thomas
Paul
Underwood
Roger Weekley
MitchelCooper
SuzanneCross
Jeff Farrow
Steve
Kalinofski
JessicaKnick
RobertaLaw
CM
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UM MOCC
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WV DOC Awards
WVDOC Awards
Fname
Lname
Award
Janet
Nelson
Emp. Of Quarter
Kevin Casto
Distinguished Service Medal
Rebecca
Hildebrand Distinguished Service Medal
Charlan
Campbell Emp. Of Quarter
Minnie
Dean
Emp. Of the Month: June
Eva
Moore
Emp. Of Month: April Kirk
Walton
Emp. Of Month: May
Angela
Booth
Emp. Of the Month: Mar.
Sidney
Feaster
Emp. Of Month: April Sidney
Feaster
Good Conduct Award
Debra
Fincham Emp. Of Month: May
Richard
Gsell
Good Conduct Award
Jeremy Latham
Physical Fitness Award: Academy
Brian
Shiflett
Good Conduct Award
Anita Simmons Good Conduct Award
Jeffrey
Smith Good Conduct Award
Brandon
Standridge Physical Fitness Award: Academy
Richard
Teter
Good Conduct Award
Kenneth
Wingfield III Emp. Of the Quarter
Kelly
Bolin
Emp. Of Month: April DawnJonelle
Cochran
Emp. Of Month: Jan.
Caleb
Davis
Good Conduct Award
Ryan
Edwards
Good Conduct Award
Charles
Flowers
Good Conduct Award
Kenneth
Greenlee Emp. Of Month: May
Linda
Hill
Emp. Of Month: March
Neatta
Mullins
Emp. Of Month: Jan.
Justin
Rollins
Good Conduct Award
Beverly
Ross
Good Conduct Award
Courtney Roush
Good Conduct Award
Jessi
Roush
Good Conduct Award
Anthony
Rowe
Good Conduct Award
John
Smithson Emp. Of Month: Feb.
John
Smithson Emp. Of the Quarter
Joshua
Yost
Good Conduct Award
Annette
Campbell Emp. Of the Month: June
Brian
Presley
Honorable Meniton
Donald
Roe
Honorable Meniton
Adam
Wallace
Emp. Of Month: May
Reighann Williams
Emp. Of Month: April Richard
Bess
Emp. Of Month: May
Kenneth
Brewer
Good Conduct Award
Steven
Caudill
Emp. Of the Quarter
Vicky
Dempsey Good Conduct Award
Lia
Dyer
Good Conduct Award
Nate
Kendrick
Emp. Of Month: April Leslie
Pino
Rob
O’Neal
Emp. Of the Quarter
Angela
Bee
Emp. Of the Quarter
John
Hinebaugh Good Conduct Award
Sherry
Hovatter Life Saving Medal
Andrew
Keener
Life Saving Medal
Nathan
Mayle
Good Conduct Award
Michael Mitchell
Emp. Of the Month: Jan.
William Porter
Good Conduct Award
Tammy Setler
Good Conduct Award
Thomas
Sheets
Marksman of the Year 2012-2013
Edward
Thrasher Emp. Of the Month: Mar.
David
Vincent
Distinguished Service Medal
David Vincent
Emp. Of the Month: Feb.
James
Cain
Emp. Of Month: April Dottie
Davis
Emp. Of the Month: Jan.
Nadine
Lloyd
Emp. Of Month: May
Scott
Mascola
Joshua
McAtee
Emp. Of the Month: Feb.
Lee
Bowe
Emp. Of Month: May
Vicki
Miller
FCP Award: April
Brian
Moler
Emp. Of Month: April Facility
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Salem Correctional Center has several EXCITING programs going on at
this time! A 100x150 ft and a 50x50 ft garden has been implemented
on the grounds in which the WVU Master Gardening Program is providing a training class for Inmates to receive a Master Gardening Certificate
upon completion. Some produce from the garden will be used to feed
Inmates, but most produce from the garden will be donated to local
food pantries. The Culinary Arts Class has had several events in the past
months. Each Thursday the Class prepares special meals (lunch) that
staff can purchase, either takeout or eat in, for the price of $5.00. One
Thursday of each month, the Class prepares a meal that Inmates can
purchase (Inmates option is takeout only). This has been a big success
for the program. On Easter, the class prepared a beautiful, delicious Easter feast for staff. The Class participated in an off ground Cooking Competition, the competition was held locally in Salem and the Class received great reviews (the Inmates participation was also mentioned in
the Local Newspaper by the Salem Mayor). The Class has held a facility
wide cookout for Inmates and Staff. They have also prepared and served
a smorgasbord of food for a graduation ceremony at Pruntytown Correctional Center.
David Jones, Warden
SCC
Mount Olive Correctional Complex and the West Virginia Department of
Education recognized the following:
Thirty-eight inmate students received certificates in Adult Basic Education, Career & Technical Education, or Transition Skills. Thirteen inmate students received their GED. Two inmate
students received their AS degree from Bridge
Valley Community and Technical College.
Congratulations Mark Riggsby from Denmar Correctional Center for being the cover story in the April 2014
edition of Water System Operator
Magazine! Mark helps inmates get
their Class I & Class II water and wastewater operator licenses and go on to
productive careers in the water industry. Those efforts along with his commitment to maintain a constant flow
of clean water at Denmar Correctional
Center, earned him the 2013 Perkins
Boynton Award from the West Virginia
section AWWA (American Water Works
Association).
Cliff Oravec, Administrative Services
Assistant from the WV Division of Corrections, Central Office, was recently recognized in the WV Buyer’s Network, monthly publication from the WV Purchasing Division, as the the
most recent individual to receive West Virginia Procurement: Basic Certification, since the program’s inception. Currently, there are 38 procurement
officers who have achieved the basic certification. Congratulations Cliff on
this achievement!!!
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HCC Re-Accreditation
Huttonsville Correctional Center has achieved American Correctional Association Re-Accreditation, the Highest Standards in the
Field. ACA was founded in 1870 and is the oldest association developed specifically for the correctional profession. The mission of
the ACA is to provide a professional organization for all individuals who share the common goal of improving the justice system.
Accreditation is achieved through a series of reviews, evaluations, audits and hearings. Huttonsville Correctional Center went
through the ACA Audit March 31 -April 2, 2014. There were three ACA auditors who toured the facility and reviewed documentation
in 529 files. The ACA Auditors scored HCC 100 percent in compliance with the mandatory ACA standards and 99.8 percent in compliance with the non-mandatory standards. “The staff at Huttonsville Correctional Center came together and worked diligently to
accomplish the goal of ACA Re-Accreditation and without their hard work and dedication; this would not have been accomplished,”
an official said. There was an ACA Re-Accreditation Luncheon for staff and invited guests on Tuesday, May 27, 2014.
National Crime Victims’ Rights Month
Staff from Pruntytown Correctional Center (PCC), the Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center and the Burlington
U.M. Family Services were joined by citizens of the community as they marched through downtown Grafton in observance of
Crime Victims and Child Abuse Awareness Month for a “Walk for the Cause” on Monday April 21, 2014 at noon. Organized by PCC’s Crime Victims Awareness Chairperson
Kim Peters, these individuals walked through town being escorted by Grafton City
Police Dept. Deputy Chief Mike Kochka, passing the Taylor County Courthouse, to the
Mother’s Day Shrine. RDVIC staff held a small ceremony at the Mother’s Day Shrine.
The PCC Crime Victims Awareness committee is dedicated to increasing awareness
and to educating the community about crime
and the avenues of help available to victims.
THANK YOU!
During the month of April Huttonsville Correctional Center held various activities to
raise awareness for Crime Victims awareness
Staff from Pruntytown Correctional Center
month. HCC held
a crime victims presentation where they had a guest
Speaker named Courtney Simmons. Courtney (pictured
on right) is the Victims Specialist for the West Virginia
State Police, Crimes Against Children Unit and Internet
Crimes Against Children Task force (ICAC). Courtney
works throughout West Virginia providing direct
services and assistance to victims, families, and other
agencies affiliated to the ICAC Task Force. She was a
great speaker and HCC enjoyed having her come.
To the following individuals for their contributions to
this issue of the WV DOC Corrections Connection:
Doug Workman, Patti Withrow, Jeff Stinnett,
Karen Smith, Betty Slack, Jim Rubenstein, Susan
Harding, Della Huddleston, Louanne Riggsby,
Trista Rader, Randy Perdue, Cheryl Kaylor, Jane
Haddix, Lori Nohe, Cynthia Graziani, Lia Dyer,
Cheryl Chandler, Judy Cogar, Vannessa Davis,
Mike Coleman, Brenda Casey, Glenna Butcher,
Amy Boggs, Amanda Peek, Audrey Elswick, Cindy
McClain, Melissa Lafferty, Mary Childers, Lisa
Shiflett, Ann Ickler, Jennifer Payne, Becky Slayton,
Amanda Anderson, Jim Davis, Amanda McGrew,
Mt. Olive Correctional Complex partnered with FCC/REACH and Papa John’s Pizza!
Rema Jordan and Dianne Rudolph.
As a result of this fundraiser, more than $4,500.00 worth of Cheese, Sausage, Peperoni
Pizza and 8” Chocolate Chip Cookies were sold, which resulted in $1,330.00 profit. The
money in question ($1,330.00) has already been forward to FCC/REACH to assist with costs associated with this
year’s Crime Victim Weeks festivities.
National Correctional Officers and Employees
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Facilities throughout WVDOC celebrated National Correctional Officers & Employees week on May 5-9, 2014 by having refreshments/
luncheons/gift give-aways for staff. Below are a few photo’s from the various celebrations.
Paws4People at SMCC
The Paws4People Program at St. Marys Correctional Center (SMCC) is off to a great start! Beginning with 5 dogs from the
Pleasants County Humane Society for the Shelter2Pet (S2P) program, the
program quickly increased to include dogs in the paws4people (p4p)
service dog program, including “CARSON”, “TASHA”, “LOGAN”, “BENTLEY”
and “ZIVA”. During the 8 week S2Pprogram, the inmate trainers teach the
shelter dogs 16 commands, making them more adoptable. All 5 of the dogs
were already adopted during the 8 week period, and went directly to their
forever homes with local families. The second group of 6 dogs arrived on
June 4th, and SMCC currently has 10 dogs in their program.
The Paws4People Spring Seminar was held at Fairmont State University
from May 20-24, 2014. Attending from SMCC were AWS Sean Markey, Case
Manager/p4p Program Manager Amanda Anare AWS Sean Markey, Deputy Warden John Anderson, CM/Prodeson and COII Marc Anderson. Warden Patrick Pictured
gram Manager Amanda Anderson, CeCe Miller-Director, paws4prisons
Mirandy particiapted a round table discussion on ADTP, David Burry-Managing DIrector, PAWS Training Centers, Terry HenryOperating Officer, April Cook-paws4vets Client and Carol MitchellMay 21st. All of the seminar participants, includ- Cheif
paws4vets Client Advocate.
ing p4p staff, clients and various DOC employees,
traveled to SMCC on May 23rd. Each client spoke and shared their story, and
discussed how paws4people has impacted their lives. Inmates from the SMCC
program also spoke, sharing how being part of program has made an impact
on them, a well as the facility. At the conclusion of the day, Deputy Warden
Photo by: Amanda Anderson, WVDOC
John Anderson and p4p Program Manager Amanda Anderson presented SMCC
Challenge Coins to the p4p board members in attandance.
Amanda Anderson, Case Mgr./P4P Prg. Mgr.
SMCC
Photo by: Jennifer Payne, WVDOC
The WV DOC Corrections Connection is a quarterly newsletter published by the WVDOC
Office of Research and Technology, 1409 Greenbrier St., Charleston, WV 25311.
Phone: (304) 558-2036, Fax: (304) 558-1495
Website: www.wvdoc.com
We welcome all employees to submit articles, letters, pictures, and/or ideas to be included in future
issues of the
Corrections Connection. Please send submissions to:
Rebecca Hildebrand via email
(Rebecca.L.Hildebrand@wv.gov) in Microsoft Word format.
Pictures need to be saved as a bitmap (.bmp) or jpeg
image and attached in a separate file. All information will be subject to editing.
Jim Rubenstein, Commissioner
Jim Ielapi, Deputy Commissioner
Brad Douglas, Director
Rebecca Hildebrand, Research Analyst
Debbie Croft, Research Analyst
Rema Jordan, Office Assistant III
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Golf Tourney
On Thursday, 08 May 2014, 103 golfers participated in the 2014 West Virginia Corrections Workers’ Foundation Golf Tournament.
The event was held at Oglebay Resort and Conference Center’s Crispin Course. For the second consecutive year, Keefe Group was the
Event Sponsor, donating $10,000. They also provided golf balls and food items for the golfers. The following vendors also sponsored
the event:
GTL-Tournament Sponsor
Wexford-Tournament Sponsor
CWA-Diamond Sponsor
Johnson Controls-Diamond Sponsor
Century Link-Diamond Sponsor
Securus-Platinum Sponsor
Prime Care-Platinum Sponsor
MHM-Platinum Sponsor
Corizon-Platinum Sponsor
Trinity Health Services-Platinum Sponsor
Aramark-Platinum Sponsor
West Virginia Correctional Industries-Platinum Sponsor
3M-Silver Sponsor
PSIMED-Silver
ZMM-Hole Sponsor
Cellsense-Hole Sponsor
A reception for the Platinum, Diamond, Tournament and Event levels Sponsors, hosted by PSIMED was held at Ogebay Resort and
Conference Center on May 7th. Immediately following the golf tournament, a steak dinner was held and was catered by Figaretti’s
Restaurant. Door prizes were donated by numerous vendors.
The second place team was sponsored by Galls. Team members were Jeff Bush, Tony Stocklask, Chet Richmond and Adam Hall.
The first place team was sponsored by Corizon. Team members were John Walker, Terry Rusin, LD Hay and Robby Farquare.
Volunteers for this year’s event included Kelly Adams, Brandy Miller, Ashley Campbell, Tony Stocklask (NRJ), Rebecca Slayton, Sharon
Yahnke and Amanda Anderson. Thanks to Kevin Casto and Rebecca Hildebrand for taking pictures throughout the day.
Next year’s tournament will be held at Oglebay Resort’s Crispin on Thursday, May 7, 2015.
Amanda Anderson, SMCC
The Lakin Correctional Center held it’s Spring Golf Tournament at Riverside Golf Club in
Mason, WV on Saturday, May 31, 2014. The event was attended by eight golfers, which
consisted of four teams. The winners of this event were Deputy Warden J.D. Sallaz and
Mason County Supreme Court Probation Officer Chris Johnson.
Pictured on right, front to back:
Front: DW JD Sallaz, Cpl. Rebecca Coleman, Cpl. Denise Richards and Gary Richards
Back: AWS Joe Wood, Sgt. Tom Weiner, Cpl. Jonathan Dillon and Mason County Supreme Court Probation Officer
Chris Johnson
In Memory
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the
death of COI Everett Lee Gilmore, age 54 of the
Lakin Correctional Center. COI Gilmore passed away
at home on March 22, 2014 after a short battle with
lung cancer. On March 27, 2014 he was honored
with a salute by uniform staff members from Lakin
Correctional Center while being carried to his final
resting place. COI Gilmore had been an employee of
the Division of Corrections since November 1, 2013.
Lori Nohe, Warden, LCC
Lakin Correctional Center Uniform Staff
at Gravesite
Inmates Do Good Work in Salem
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Posted: Sunday, June 1, 2014 12:00 pm | Updated: 12:02 pm, Sun Jun 1, 2014.
Prison strives to be helpful neighbor
by Jim Davis, Staff Writer, The Exponent Telegram, Clarksburg, WV
(Reprinted with permission)
SALEM — As Bobby Samples sees it, the Salem Correctional Center is living up to its pledge to be a good neighbor.
The men incarcerated at the minimum- to medium-security prison have done wonders fixing up the town hall, the Salem
mayor said. Thanks to their community service work, an area that had floor tiles coming loose and garbage cans collecting rain
from a leaky roof is now a brightly colored town council chambers and dining room for Bi-County Nutrition. “They’ve done
an excellent job working on the tile, the painting, the building of the platform for council,” Samples said. “They’ve also painted
murals on the walls. One on the floor itself is a picture of the state of West Virginia. “They saved (the town) probably thousands
of dollars,” Samples added. “They need to be commended for their work.”
That’s what state Corrections Commissioner Jim Rubenstein likes to hear. “Hopefully the communities have seen that, as we
indicated, we want to be a good neighbor,” Rubenstein said. “We’ve certainly shown that our intentions are positive and that
we mean what we say.” Seven months after inmates began transferring to the former youth home, the 388-bed facility is at
capacity, Rubenstein said. Staffing stands at 173, including 98 correctional officers, 34 support workers, 33 treatment staff and
eight administrators. The transition from a juvenile facility to an adult prison has taken place with few hitches, Rubenstein said.
“I think any incidents have been minor,” Rubenstein said. “We’ve had some violations. We’ve got violations at every one of our
facilities, but it’s not been anything of a serious nature. “The staff have done really well,” he added. “The training went smoothly
for those who transferred from the Division of Juvenile Services. Warden David Jones is a good warden and has a good leadership team.” There have been no escapes, Rubenstein said.
The Salem inmates are finishing their terms and don’t want to risk adding more time to their sentences, Rubenstein said. The
inmates aren’t always in their cells or on the prison grounds, though, and that is with officials’ blessings. There are nine nineman state road crews that perform about 1,700 hours of community service a week, said Julie Tomes, a secretary to the warden.
A six-man community service crew that spruced up town hall performs about 240 hours of work a week, Tomes said. There are
two crews devoted to assisting municipalities with cutting grass and repairing streets, Tomes said. One crew works in Salem,
and the other will be starting in Nutter Fort within the next couple of weeks. “We have a program starting in the near future
called Paws for People,” Tomes added. “Inmates will actually be training service dogs for the handicapped and disabled.” The
state Division of Highways has made use of inmate help for several years, said Anthony Paletta, personnel director with District
4 in Bridgeport. The crews used to come from Pruntytown Correctional Center in Taylor County until the Salem facility opened,
Paletta said. Workers do everything from patching potholes and cutting brush to picking up litter and helping in the mechanic
shops, Paletta said. “We’ve been working with them for quite some time and getting good production from them,” he added.
Samples is definitely impressed with the work the inmates have done around Salem. In addition to the town hall upgrades, the
inmates have mowed grass and cleaned out ditches around town, Samples said. One group even prepared venison and dumplings in the Cast Iron Cookoff at Fort New Salem, Samples said. “I’m very grateful to Mr. Jones at the facility for letting them be
a part of the community and helping the community,” Samples said. “They’ve been very good neighbors, indeed.”
Staff writer Jim Davis can be reached at (304) 626-1446 or by email at jdavis@theet.com
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WV DOC Retirees
In the month of April 2014, Stevens Correctional Center employees hosted a luncheon to honor three retirees, presenting
each with a plaque of appreciation. Employees honored were Lieutenant Rhonda Wray, Maintenance Supervisor Terry Potter
and Sergeant Vanessa Wilkes.
Lieutenant Wray began her employment with MCDO in June 01, 1984 as a Correctional Officer I, graduating from the WV Corrections Academy in November 1984.
Her career progressed throughout the years, becoming a Lieutenant in July 2006.
Ms. Wray has many accomplishments in corrections with many awards and commendations in her career, retiring April 30, 2014. Formerly Ms. Wray worked for
WVDHHR from 1973 thru 1982 as a Day Care Worker. During her career at MCDO
she has raised 4 awesome sons, 2 of which are officers with our facility. Ms. Wray’s knowledge, expertise
and gentle spirit will be missed. All who worked with Lt. Wray respect and love her.
Maintenance Supervisor Terry Potter began his employment with McDowell County Corrections on March 5th 1981 and retired on his birthday April 30th 2014, leaving us after 33 years
of dedicated employment. Terry has always worked in our maintenance department progressing throughout the years to a Maintenance Supervisor. Terry was formerly a Davy Volunteer Fire Department Fireman volunteering his time for over 15 years, receiving Fireman
of the Year award in February 1999 while in the capacity of Assistant Fire Chief. Also serving
as an EMS for the McDowell County Ambulance Authority. Terry was also an employee with
Hall Chevrolet before his tenure with MCDO. Terry is a well respected fix it man, and will be
missed by all.
Also, Congratulations to Tom Lawther, who retired effective 30 April 2014, from Northern Correctional
Center. Tom retired from the West Virginia Division of Corrections with over nineteen years of service.
He started his career with the Division of Corrections at the West Virginia Penitentiary in November 1975,
and worked there until December 1978. He began his employment at Northern Correctional Facility in
December 1998 as a Correctional Counselor I. Tom’s years of experience, dedication, and knowledge will
be greatly missed.
Sergeant Vanessa Wilkes began her employment with McDowell County Commission on September 01,
1975. Ms. Wilkes worked for the McDowell County Clerk’s office until July 01, 2005, whereas she began her
employment with McDowell County Correctional Center. Vanessa graduated from the WV Corrections Academy in November 2005 and progressed to a Sergeant. Ms. Wilkes retired last July, and The McDowell County
Clerk’s Office hosted a retirement party in honor of Ms. Wilkes’ time and dedication to McDowell County.
Congratulation to the latest group of individuals retiring from the West Virginia Division of Corrections:
FName
L Name
Retirement Date
Years with DOC
Facility
Roger
Hedrick
5/2/2014
15
HCC
RogerSharp
5/30/201418HCC
JamesSisson
12/29/20138LCC
TerryPotter
4/30/201433MCDO
VanessaWilkes07/31/138MCDO
RhondaWray
4/30/201430MCDO
LarryLowe
3/31/201419.5MOCC
TomLawther4/30/201419NCC
RobertCorio
5/31/201411.5PCC
Steven Honce
4/1/201427SCC
DavidStevenson 5/31/20145SMCC
JohnWhite
5/31/201438SMCC

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