Corrections Connection

Volume 31, Issue 4 April 2019

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Corrections Connection is a publication of the Office of Public Information and Communications. Story ideas, feedback and comments can be submitted to Holly Kramer at KramerH@michigan.gov.Like MDOC on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

The image on the cover was taken by Ray Closson, a corrections officer at Parnall Correctional Facility.For the chance to have your photo featured on the cover of the newsletter, email a high-resolution version of the image and a description of where it was taken to Holly Kramer at KramerH@michigan.gov.

Earth Day 3

Adopt-a-road cleanup 4

Officer Graduation 5

Field Days Podcast 5

Agent of the Year 6

Honor Guard Seeks Members 6

Bikers Against Child Abuse 7

MSI Charity Golf 7

The Extra Mile 8

Employees Stand United 10

Staff Bring Lesson to High School 10

Corrections Quiz 11

MSI American Flags 11

Snapshots 12

Corrections in the News 12

Seen on Social Media 12

With Thanks 13

Employee Events 15

Stout Strong 15

New Hires 16

Retirements 21

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EARTH DAY 2019 with the MDOC’s EPIC Recycle Team

Earth Day is an annual event to raise awareness about the importance of

protecting the environment including concerns such as global warming, climate change, clean energy, deforestation and endangered species. The first official observance of Earth Day was April 22, 1970, when 20 million Americans demonstrated coast-to-coast for a healthy, sustainable environment. Thousands of colleges and universities organized protests, along with

groups that had been fighting against oil spills, polluting factories and power plants, raw sewage, toxic dumps, pesticides, the loss of wilderness, and the extinction of wildlife. By the end of that year, the EPA was created and the Clean Air, Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts were passed. In 1990, Earth Day went global and was celebrated worldwide for the first time, with more than 140 nations participating. Present day, many cities extend Earth Day celebrations for an entire week to increase awareness of recycling and encourage people to live greener lifestyles. In correlation with the observance of Earth Day and its positive impact on the planet thus far, the MDOC’s EPIC Green/Recycle Team is eager to announce that it has been working for several months to formulate a recycling plan which will allow

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the department to do its part to support the ideals of Earth Day and help reinstate Michigan’s reputation as a leading state in environmental stewardship. The Team’s official kick-off meeting was held on April 11, 2018 at GVP, where Director Washington explained her expectations. The EPIC Recyle/Green Team objectives are as follows: • To develop a department-wide comprehensive recycling plan. • To increase the department’s current recycling activities across all department work sites and find where improvements can be made. • Assess what is being done across the department. • Comply with the Executive Directive on recycling. To gather data regarding what materials the department was currently recycling and how, the entire team compiled an extensive list of recyclable items to include in a survey which was then sent out to all MDOC locations. From the feedback received, the Team then agreed on the top five items to focus our recycling improvements on; paper, cardboard, plastic, batteries and metal. Once the process for recycling these items has been developed, additional recyclable items will be added to increase our overall recycling rate.

Currently, the EPIC Recycle/Green Team is

putting the past year’s work and accumulated information together to create a Recycle

Manual, which will guide all MDOC locations through this process. In future

editions of the Corrections Connection, we will keep you informed of any new team developments, as well as share additional general information on recycling, energy conservation and landfill diversion that can help us go green, protect the earth, save money, and make every day Earth Day!

Article Written by Kristy Holso, EPIC Recycle/Green Team.

Want to know more?Check out the Green Team FieldDays Podcast celebrating Earth Day!

Despite the rain, the South-west District Probation Office

employees along with probationers participated in the Adopt-A-Road cleanup. The group collected 15 bags of trash along the road.

Adopt-A-Road Cleanup

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HAVE YOU HEARD?Check out the latest episodes of the Field Days podcast

The Michigan Department of Corrections welcomed new employees from the Hugh Wolfenbarger Officer Recruit Training Class during two graduations.Ceremonies were held in Lansing and at Lake Superior State University.Award winners included: • Joseph Jenkins - Academic Award• Alan Rajacic - Josephine McCallum Award• Seth VanLuven - Jack Budd Award • Brandon Lee - Josephine McCallum Award• Jacob Loomis - Jack Budd Award• Dakota Rockwell - Academic Award

Congratulations to all the graduates!

• In this episode, Shakespeare in Prison founder Frannie Shepherd-Bates shares insights and outcomes of the program’s history and its influence on prisoners.

• Listen as we celebrate Earth Day 2019 with Trever LeBarre and Corey Steinman of the EPIC Recycling Commitee

• Listen to Assistant Education Manager Tony Costello discuss Pell Grants and the educational opportunities they provide prisoners

• Check out this episode of Field Days recorded on-site at the Wayne County Job Fair. This event is dedicated to placing returning citizens in careers

Michigan Department of Corrections welcomes new corrections officers

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Change Agent 2019 Candice Dunn Agent of the Year

Jason Maue

While working as a field agent, Jason Maue focuses

on one thing: the influence he has on those he supervises and the people he works with.

Maue began his career with the State of Michigan in

2006 with the Michigan Gaming Control Board and after 4 years he decided he needed a change. He started with the Wayne County Probation Office nine years ago and hasn’t looked back since. Throughout his career, he has supervised specialized caseloads such as sex offenders, veterans and drug court. He involves himself in numerous opportunities to expand his influence and knowledge. Our jobs can have an impact on so many levels, he explains. “I truly enjoy watching and helping facilitate growth,” Maue said. “Successful discharges, especially when there have been lasting changes are a victory. Each of those victories help make our communities safer and better places.”

Maue was named the Michigan Department of Corrections 2019 Candice Dunn Agent of the Year for his consistent dedication to the department. “Jason is incredibly deserving of this high honor. He exemplifies what it means to be an agent in this department,” MDOC Dir. Heidi Washington said. “His commitment to Offender Success, public safety and his community are obvious. And the dedication and professionalism he excudes in the office is making a difference not only with those under his supervision, but with his coworkers and other staff. I truly appreciate his willingness to learn new skills, train his fellow employees and volunteer in a variety of settings.”Maue expands his influence on the department through his involvement using Carey Guides, joining the Traumatic Incident Stress Management team and being a Motivational Interviewing trainer. Maue encourages others to never stop growing and learning in their career. “I have met so many great people and grown professionally,” Maue said. “There is always something new to learn and grow from.” Maue describes being named the 2019 Candice Dunn Agent of the Year a humbling and surreal experience. He said he’s learned from some amazing people during his nine years in the department. “Being named Agent of the Year means that I’ve been able to learn from these people and apply it to my work,” Maue said. “It’s humbling to think I’ve been thought of in the same vein as these influential professionals who I’ve had the pleasure of meeting.”

Field AgentJason Maue

Honor Guard Seeks New Members

The MDOC Honor Guard is recruiting new members who

are focused, disciplined, profession-al and intensely dedicated. The unit serves in varied capacities including banquets, ceremonies, and parades, as well as funeral and memorial services. The Honor Guard is open to all status MDOC employees from throughout the state. Having a background in drill and ceremony, or some type of disciplined marching is helpful but not required. Each Honor Guard mem-ber is an envoy for the department; promoting a positive perception of the department at all times. If you are ready to accept a new challenge and you are committed to be the best, please contact your Warden/Administrator regarding a position within the nationally recognized drill and ceremony unit.

To be considered for an interview, you must electronically submit or send your resume and your Warden/Administrator’s letter of recommendation to:

cordellj@michigan.govJohn C. Cordell, Honor Guard CommanderGrandview PlazaTraining DivisionPO Box 30003Lansing, MI 48909

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According to the National Children’s Alliance, nearly 700,000 children are abused in the United States

annually. April is National Child Abuse Prevention month and John Klimowicz, ARUS at Macomb Correctional Facility, is dedicated to creating a safe environment for abused children through Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A). B.A.C.A is a non-profit organization designed to provide aid, comfort, safety and support for children who have been abused. The biker group works in conjunction with local and state officials to empower children to not be afraid.Klimowicz was one of the first members of the Wayne County B.A.C.A chapter in 2014. He rides to assist local children in need of physical and emotional support.“Being a child is the best part of one’s life and when an abuser takes that away from the child it disgusts me,” Klimowicz said. “With B.A.C.A, we can get a child back to being a child again and enjoying their life.”B.A.C.A. members information is passed along to a child in need, where they can call upon these bikers to provide the necessary reassurance to feel safe and protected. The bikers often serve as escorts for the child if they feel unsafe in their neighborhood or at court and parole hearings.

B.A.C.A provides the family of an abused child with a sense of hope and security as well.Children are welcomed into the B.A.C.A family with a voluntary short motorcycle ride with the chapter. One

of Klimowicz’s most rewarding experiences was after a ride when he was approached by a grandfather who explained how after years of attempting to get his grandchild to go for a ride with him on his Harley, she finally agreed after riding with B.A.C.A.“Moments like that is why I love B.A.C.A” Klimowicz said. If you are interested in joining one of B.A.C.A’s five Michigan

chapters, visit Michigan.bacaworld.org to select a chapter and attend a meeting.“B.A.C.A is very time consuming,” Klimowicz said. “However, if you are passionate about helping abused children, it is very rewarding.”For those who are unable to join, you can still help by making a monetary donation to B.A.C.A. where 100% of the money raised goes toward empowering an abused child.

No One Rides Alone Macomb Correctional Facility ARUS participates in

Bikers Against Child Abuse

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Will Rondeau, Michigan State Industries Supervisor for the License Plate Operation at Gus Harrison Correctional Facility received the Michigan State Industries Administrator Coin Award. He and his team restored two soap presses that were considered scrap by others, saving MSI more than $50,000. He also plans and organizes the MSI Golf Outing to benefit charities. His leadership, dedication and hard work earned him this recognition.

Warden Shane Jackson presents Warden’s Coins to Representative Terry Sabo and Jeff Mason from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Sabo’s district includes Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility and he sits on the House Corrections Appropriations Subcommittee. They received the coins while touring the facility where they participated in a round table discussion about operations and programming.

Tom Lebo, Food Service Director at Carson City Correctional Facility, received a Leadership Coin for his outstanding professionalism and dedication to Food Service.

Melissa Forist, Health Care Secretary at Carson City Correctional Facility, received a Teamwork Coin for her hard work in handling an increased workload.

Corrections Officer Herb Sutten at Carson City Correctional Facility received a Teamwork Coin for his outstanding professionalism and quick response to a prisoner during a medical emergency.

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Cindy Clark, Assistant Food Service Director at Carson City Correctional Facility, received a Leadership Coin for her work on improving processes and overall operation in Food Service.

Carson City Correctional Facility Registered Nurse Luba Nagorny and Licensed Practical Nurse Elizabeth Miller received Teamwork Coins for their quick response during a prisoner medical emergency

Plumber Jordan Lundin was on the scene when a water main broke in the Marquette Branch Prison. To repair the water main, the flow of water needed to be significantly diminished and possibly shut off. The facility is heated by a steam plant, so they were dependent upon water to heat the facility, with wind chills of negative 23 degrees Lundin and the maintenance team worked tirelessly to ensure the break was fixed, facing extremely cold temperatures. Through many setbacks, he stayed focused on fixing the issue and maintaining heat throughout the facility. The water line was repaired, and water restored within 11 hours. Lundin’s communication with staff throughout the day allowed them to plan the facility’s operations accordingly. Lundin’s creative thinking and ability to work under pressure earned him a Good Government Coin.

Warden Tom Winn at Saginaw Correctional Facility presented Corrections Officers Michael Holka and Konnie Smith with 20-year pins and Captain Vincent Turner and Officer Alan Schott with 25-year pins

Standing UnitedEarnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility staff stand together during

difficult time

Following the recent assault of one corrections officer and the sudden loss of another officer in a short period

of time, Director Washington visited Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility to extend her sympathies to staff and show her support during this difficult time. In a separate visit, Senator Jon Bumstead of the 34th District toured the facility with his staff to show their support for staff as well. Both made themselves available to staff to answer questions and express their appreciation to all staff that continue to perform their duties professionally. Warden Jackson would like to thank everyone that has shown support for the staff and remind everyone in the MDOC to continue to look out for each other because, “…if we don’t, who will?”

Community OutreachVocational Village Machine Tool instructor creates lesson for Battle

Creek Central High School Students.

Joseph Lienhart, Vocational Village machine tool instructor at Parnall Correctional Facility, built a

lesson for students at Battle Creek Central High School to practice measurements with mics and calipers. The donated project, named SCORE, was made entirely out of leftover materials the facility had from their trades classes. The project contained 100 pieces for students to practice with. Lienhart met with the facilitating teacher to go over the lesson and explain how it should be presented to the students. The principal was thrilled about the lesson. The facility is currently making more projects like this one to donate to local career centers.

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Corrections QuizIn what year was a Shelby Cobra prototype donated to Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility?

Send your answer to MDOC-PIO-Intern@michigan.gov. The first person to answer correctly will receive a congratulatory shout out on MDOC social media, and the answer and winner will be published in the next edition of the newsletter.

March Quiz Recap

In its 128-year history, who was named the first female warden of Marquette Branch Prison?

Answer: Erica Huss

Congratulations to Randy Coyne, record supervisor at Alger Correctional Facility for being the first to answer the March Corrections Quiz. Great job!

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Newberry Correctional Facility received eight rescue Husky and Australian Shepard puppies on March 8.

Corrections in the News Seen on Facebook...

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Watch Roby Davis’ Story- Former Inmate turns life around becoming optician - City of Detroit

Michigan Aims to End Hep C in Prisons- Traverse City Record Eagle

Inmate Education Success Stories Shared at Department Convening- Diverse Educations

$500-a-month cost for tethers a hardship for parolees, probationers- MLIVE

Bob Ross Helping Prisoners Plant Trees at Michigan State Parks - Detroit Free Press

Spread the word about some of the great things happening at the MDOC and share these stories with friends, family and co-workers.

Twenty five people completed the MDOC Central Office Weight Loss Challenge for a combined total of 383.2 pounds lost. Winners pictured left to right: Laura Schneider (inch pot winner), Shelly Lawson (ladies first place 26 pounds lost), Sue Brown-Ward (ladies third place 27.8 pounds lost), Sandy Wilson (ladies second place winner 21.2 pounds lost), Michael Eagen (mens second place 23.4 pounds lost) Tom Ward (mens first place 44 pounds lost), Michael Keck (mens third place 18.8 pounds lost) Andrew Fotenakes (inch pot winner).

Cheryl Sanchez and Chris Balmes of the Procurement, Monitoring and

Compliance Division provided training and assistance to the Kalamazoo County Sherriff’s

Department

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The Department of Natural Resources thanks Jordan Lundin of Marquette Branch Prison for assisting in removing snow from

around their patrol vehicle

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Jon Bumstead, State Senator of Michigan Senate District 34,

thanks Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility Warden

Shane Jackson for giving him a tour of the facility.

Stout StrongStaff host fundraiser to help fellow officer battling cancer

Corrections Officer Stout at the Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center is

currently battling cancer. Staff at the facili-ty came together to host a fundraiser for the officer. The group raised thousands of dollars selling baked goods, pulled pork and t-shirts as well as auction items, proving no one at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center fights alone. Stout was speechless and very grateful when he learned what his co-workers had done. Keep officer Stout in your thoughts as he continues this battle.

Pictured: Corrections Officer Shaffer, Captain McCallum, Corrections Officer Stout, Corrections Officer Russ

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Detroit Tigers Law Enforcement Game June 4

Employee Recreation Day June 7

Great Wolf Lodge Employee Discount Sept. 29

Each Law Enforcement Appreciation Night Ticket will come with seating for one, a limited edition Tigers hat and a donation to the MI-C.O.P.S organization. Ticket prices range from $27- $43 and must be purchased by May 14. Purchase here!

Enjoy a fun day with great company at Royal Scot in Lansing. Early registration discount if purchased-by May 15. Register here!

Rates are reduced to $109 per room and resort fees reduced to $14.99. Offer includes a one-night stay in a room with two queen beds and a sofa sleeper, and four water park passes for adults or children ages four and older (under 3 free). Offer valid for stays on Sept. 29 and must be booked by Aug. 29. Rooms are limited. Book here! with the group code: Reservation#1909MDOC

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February New HiresAdegbola, Thaddeus Corrections Officer, Macomb Correctional Facility Alcorta, Anna Corrections Officer, Gus Harrison Correctional FacilityAllen, Chance Corrections Officer, St. Louis Correctional FacilityAllen, Drew Corrections Officer, Bellamy Creek Correctional FacilityAllen, Troy Corrections Officer, Bellamy Creek Correctional FacilityAmoako, Philip Practical Licensed Nurse, Woodland Center Correctional FacilityAustin-Olmos, Christopher Corrections Officer, Bellamy Creek Correctional FacilityAyres, Megan Corrections Officer, Central Michigan Correctional FacilityBady, Derrick Corrections Medical Officer, Woodland Center Correctional FacilityBailey, Devyn Corrections Officer, Cooper Street Correctional FacilityBailey, Emilio Corrections Officer, St. Louis Correctional FacilityBarnett, Darquis Corrections Officer, Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance CenterBaxter, Noah Corrections Officer, Cooper Street Correctional FacilityBecher, Ryan Corrections Officer, Bellamy Creek Correctional FacilityBeehler, Nathan Corrections Officer, Ionia Correctional FacilityBenavidez, Christian Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilityBenavidez, Marcus Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilityBiddinger, Jordan Corrections Officer, St. Louis Correctional FacilityBillips, Rebecca Secretary, Records AdministrationBlack, Colten Corrections Officer, Ionia Correctional FacilityBlack, Lori Corrections Officer, Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance CenterBlair, Lance Corrections Officer, Gus Harrison Correctional FacilityBlystone, Michael Corrections Officer, Gus Harrison Correctional Facility Bonter, Brennen Corrections Officer, Michigan ReformatoryBoyer, Bennie Corrections Officer, Gus Harrison Correctional FacilityBradley, Jason Corrections Officer, St. Louis Correctional FacilityBraley, Steven Corrections Officer, Central Michigan Correctional FacilityBrill, Andrew Corrections Officer, St. Louis Correctional FacilityBroich, Nathan Corrections Officer, Gus Harrison Correctional FacilityBrown, Allison Corrections Officer, Richard A. Handlon Correctional FacilityBurden, Jeffery Corrections Officer, St. Louis Correctional FacilityBurks, Mia Corrections Officer, Bellamy Creek Correctional FacilityCarter, Jellaka Corrections Officer, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional FacilityColeman, Courtney Corrections Officer, Central Michigan Correctional FacilityColeman, Shaquille Corrections Officer, Parnall Correctional FacilityColeman, William Corrections Officer, Macomb Correctional FacilityCook, Blake Corrections Officer, St. Louis Correctional FacilityCook, Nickolas Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilityCooper, Allan Corrections Officer, Central Michigan Correctional FacilityCopenhaver, Erica Word Processing Assistant, Oakland County Pontiac ProbationCorrea, Jose Corrections Officer, G. Robert Cotton Correctional FacilityCotton, Jason Corrections Officer, Central Michigan Correctional FacilityCourtney, Stephen Corrections Medical Officer, Woodland Center Correctional FacilityCurtis, Timothy Corrections Officer, Central Michigan Correctional FacilityDafoe, Michael Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilityDaniels, Todd Refrigeration Machanic, Thumb Correctional FacilityDarby, William Corrections Officer, St. Louis Correctional FacilityDaugherty, Adam Corrections Officer, Bellamy Creek Correctional FacilityDaughtry, Danielle Corrections Officer, Woodland Center Correctional FacilityDegeer, Mckinze Corrections Officer, Parnall Correctional Facility

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February New HiresDelossantos, Samuel Corrections Officer, G. Robert Cotton Correctional FacilityDevereaux, Gabriel Storekeeper, Carson City Correctional FacilityDevries, Jake Corrections Officer, Michigan ReformatoryDillard, Brandi Licensed Practical Nurse, Gus Harrison Correctional FacilityDrinkwine, Austen Corrections Officer, Thumb Correctional FacilityDugan, William Corrections Officer, Cooper Street Correctional FacilityEarley, Alonzo Corrections Officer, Michigan ReformatoryEggleton, Kyle Corrections Officer, Bellamy Creek Correctional FacilityElboraii, Mahmoud Registered Nurse, Detroit Reentry CenterEscamilla, Shane Corrections Officer, Central Michigan Correctional FacilityFetters, Aaron Corrections Officer, G. Robert Cotton Correctional FacilityField, Alexis Corrections Officer, Michigan ReformatoryFolarin, Adeola Corrections Officer, Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance CenterFord, Marmina Corrections Officer, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional FacilityFowler, Nicholas Corrections Officer, St. Louis Correctional FacilityFuller, Duane Corrections Officer, Lakeland Correctional FacilityFurlong, Austin Corrections Officer, Cooper Street Correctional FacilityGarrigus, Jimmy Licensed Electrician, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional FacilityGaskill, Jack Corrections Officer, Michigan ReformatoryGenson, Bryce Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilityGifford, Christopher Corrections Officer, Ionia Correctional FacilityGolembiewski, Gary Corrections Officer, Oaks Correctional FacilityGonsalez, Devante Corrections Officer, Lakeland Correctional FacilityGreen, Ashley General Office Assistant, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional FacilityGulick, Conner Corrections Officer, Central Michigan Correctional FacilityHampton, Leah Corrections Officer, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional FacilityHancock, Michael Corrections Officer, Ionia Correctional FacilityHarmon, Caleb Corrections Officer, Lakeland Correctional FacilityHarmon, Christofer Corrections Officer, Lakeland Correctional FacilityHarrington, Devin Corrections Officer, G. Robert Cotton Correctional FacilityHayden-Koren, Christle Corrections Officer, St. Louis Correctional FacilityHenderson, Adrian Corrections Officer, Michigan ReformatoryHennessy, Zachary Corrections Officer, Thumb Correctional FacilityHenry, Thomas Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilityHolmes, Ronald Correctional Officer, Oaks Correctional FacilityHolroyd, Cameron Corrections Officer, G. Robert Cotton Correctional FacilityHolt, Erich Corrections Officer, Lakeland Correctional FacilityHorstman, Sean Corrections Officer, Parnall Correctional FacilityHoughton, Alexander Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilityHouse, Jacob Corrections Officer, Bellamy Creek Correctional FacilityHuizar, Christopher Corrections Officer, Central Michigan Correctional FacilityHumes, Jamilah Corrections Officer, Central Michigan Correctional FacilityHunt, Latonya Corrections Officer, St. Louis Correctional FacilityInger, Nick Corrections Officer, Macomb Correctional FacilityIngraham, Zachary Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilityJaskiewicz, Tyler Corrections Officer, Central Michigan Correctional FacilityJenkins, Logan Corrections Officer, Ionia Correctional FacilityJohnson, Brendan Corrections Officer, Gus Harrison Correctional FacilityJohnson, Chequila Corrections Officer, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional FacilityJohnson, Devin Corrections Officer, Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility

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February New HiresJohnson, Maria Corrections Officer, Richard A. Handlon Correctional FacilityJones, Bruce Corections Officer, St. Louis Correctional FacilityJones, Demetrius Corrections Officer, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional FacilityJones, Devonta Corrections Officer, Cooper Street Correctional FacilityJones, Javone Corrections Officer, Central Michigan Correctional FacilityJones, Lynneka Corrections Officer, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional FacilityJones, Melaney Corrections Officer, Macomb Correctional FacilityJones, Shareice Corrections Officer, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional FacilityKelly, Clarence Corrections Officer, Parnall Correctional FacilityKey, Jasmine Licensed Practical Nurse, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional FacilityKopitsch, Raymond Corrections Medical Officer, Woodland Center Correctional FacilityLange, Traci Corrections Officer, Oaks Correctional FacilityLantis, Sonia Corrections Officer, Cooper Street Correctional FacilityLargent, Jordan Corrections Officer, Gus Harrison Correctional FacilityLavigne, Matthew Corrections Officer, Central Michigan Correctional FacilityLawrence, Erik Corrections Officer, Thumb Correctional FacilityLedwell, Nichole Word Processing Assistant, Oakland County Pontiac ProbationLee, Brandon Corrections Officer, Gus Harrison Correctional FacilityLee, Michael Corrections Officer, Thumb Correctional FacilityLeonard, Danyale Corrections Officer, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional FacilityLickfelt, Taylon Corrections Officer, Gus Harrison Correctional FacilityLoomis, Jacob Corrections Officer, Cooper Street Correctional FacilityMacaj, Carla Corrections Officer, Macomb Correctional FacilityMacDonald, Zachary Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilityMacMaster, Gregory Corrections Officer, Michigan ReformatoryMadison, Edtrina Corrections Officer, Bellamy Creek Correctional FacilityMaly, Dawn Licensed Practical Nurse, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional FacilityMarshall, Jeremy Corrections Officer, Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance CenterMartin, Mitchell Corrections Officer, G. Robert Cotton Correctional FacilityMayhew, Michael Corrections Officer, Oaks Correctional FacilityMccallum, Katherine Corrections Officer, Macomb Correctional FacilityMcGaffigan, Brandon Corrections Officer, Thumb Correctional FacilityMcGaffigan, Jeremy Corrections Officer, Thumb Correctional FacilityMcGuire, Spencer Corrections Officer, Gus Harrison Correctional FacilityMcMahon, Mara Corrections Officer, Central Michigan Correctional FacilityMillen, Travis Corrections Officer, G. Robert Cotton Correctional FacilityMiller, Jackson Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilityMitchell, Jasmin Corrections Officer, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional FacilityMizer, Christopher Corrections Officer, Central Michigan Correctional FacilityMonroe, Thomas Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilityMoon, Kiana Corrections Officer, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional FacilityMorehead, Derek Corrections Officer, Lakeland Correctional FacilityMosher, Jaylyn Corrections Officer, St. Louis Correctional FacilityNangle, Troy Corrections Officer, G. Robert Cotton Correctional FacilityNaval, Wendsy Corrections Officer, Ionia Correctional FacilityNelson, Adam Corrections Officer, Gus Harrison Correctional FacilityNelson, Bryan Corrections Officer, Bellamy Creek Correctional FacilityNelson, Miranda Secretary, Manistee County Parole and ProbationNevseta, Cory Corrections Officer, Michigan ReformatoryNool, Marygrace Resident Care Aid, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility

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February New HiresNorris, William Corrections Officer, Ionia Correctional FacilityNostrant, Gerald Corrections Officer, Gus Harrison Correctional FacilityOBrien, Timothy Corrections Officer, Gus Harrison Correctional FacilityParsons, Kellie Cook, Michigan ReformatoryPaulsen, Chad Corrections Officer, Central Michigan Correctional FacilityPearce, Stephanie Licensed Practical Nurse, Chippewa Correctional FacilityPeterson, Joseph Corrections Officer, Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance CenterPhenix, Joshua Corrections Officer, St. Louis Correctional FacilityPhillips, Patrick Corrections Officer, Michigan ReformatoryPillen-Berryman, Crystal Equipment Technician, Woodland Center Correctional FacilityPrice, Brandon Corrections Officer, Parnall Correctional FacilityRahn, Brian Corrections Officer, Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance CenterRandol, Shannon Secretary, Richard A. Handlon Correctional FacilityRaycraft, Lucas Corrections Officer, Central Michigan Correctional FacilityReames, Bruce Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilityReeder, Josselyn Corrections Officer, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional FacilityRenshaw, Steven Corrections Officer, Lakeland Correctional FacilityReynolds, Daniell Corections Officer, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional FacilityRichardson, Caleb Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilityRising, Jeffery Corrections Officer, Gus Harrison Correctional FacilityRoach, Adria Registered Nurse, G. Robert Cotton Correctional FacilityRobinson, Christopher Corrections Officer, Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance CenterRockwell, Dakota Corrections Officer, Bellamy Creek Correctional FacilityRogers, Alexis Corrections Officer, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional FacilityRohn, Corey Corrections Officer, St. Louis Correctional FacilityRuiz, George Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilityRukenbrod, Della Corrections Officer, Thumb Correctional FacilityRussell, Dianna Registered Nurse, Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance CenterSalsbury, Peter Corrections Officer, Central Michigan Correctional FacilitySanchez, Anthony Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilitySchaap, Jonathon Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilitySchirmer, Jake Corrections Officer, Central Michigan Correctional FacilitySchlafley, Latham Corrections Officer, Oaks Correctional FacilitySchulte, Daniel Corrections Officer, G. Robert Cotton Correctional FacilitySewell-Jackson, A’la-Kia Corrections Officer, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional FacilitySimon, Matthew Corrections Officer, Bellamy Creek Correctional FacilitySisty, Trent Corrections Officer, Parnall Correctional FacilitySmith, Cameron Corrections Officer, Bellamy Creek Correctional FacilitySmith, Christopher Corrections Officer, Ionia Correctional FacilitySmith, Dakota Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilitySmith, Lynnette Departmental Technician, Research and PlanningSmith, Susan Secretary, Isabella County Parole and ProbationSnay, Benjamin Corrections Officer, Oaks Correctional FacilitySpiegel, Jacob Corrections Officer, Macomb Correctional FacilitySt Charles, Ajalon Corrections Officer, G. Robert Cotton Correctional FacilityStevens, Crystal Cook, Muskegon Correctional FacilityStilwell, Shayla Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilityStock, Clayton Corrections Officer, Parnall Correctional FacilityStolter, Shawn Corrections Officer, Central Michigan Correctional FacilitySwainston, Elisha Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional Facility

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February New HiresTank, Richard Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilityTaylor, Janeisha Corrections Officer, Bellamy Creek Correctional FacilityVanauken, Elizabeth Registered Nurse, G. Robert Cotton Correctional FacilityWale, Jeri Corrections Officer, Richard A. Handlon Correctional FacilityWalker, Galyn Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilityWalkowski, Michael Corrections Medical Officer, Woodland Center Correctional FacilityWalter, Corbin Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilityWaltz, Patricia Licensed Practical Nurse, Carson City Correctional FacilityWarriner, Bartholomew Cook, Macomb Correctional FacilityWhite, Lauren Corrections Officer, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional FacilityWinright, Daniel Corrections Officer, Bellamy Creek Correctional FacilityWollpert, Kathryn Corrections Officer, Women’s Huron Valley Correctional FacilityWoodcock-Cook, Gregory Corrections Officer, Central Michigan Correctional FacilityWoods, Trevor Corrections Officer, Macomb Correctional FacilityWoods, Zane Corrections Officer, Ionia Correctional Facility

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February RetirementsBerry, Brett Corrections Officer, Cooper Street Correctional FaciltiyBreidinger, Kathy Corrections Officer, Saginaw Correctional FacilityBuzas, Frank Corrections Transportation Officer, Earnest C. Brooks Correctional FacilityCooley, Thomas Dentist, Ionia Correctional FacilityCorey, Andrea Corrections Officer, Cooper Street Correctional FacilityCosey, Phylis Departmental Technician, Electronic MonitoringDerusha, Jerry Corrections Officer, Newberry Correctional FacilityDurbrow, James Registered Nurse, Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance CenterDutcher, James Corrections Officer, Chippewa Correctional FacilityEastman, Michael Corrections Officer, Chippewa Correctional FacilityEaton, Brenda Registered Nurse, Gus Harrison Correctional FacilityFowler, David Corrections Officer, Michigan ReformatoryFushi, Eugene Fire Safety Supervisor, Central OfficeGoldman, Joan Word Processing Assistant, Oakland County Probation and ParoleHassen, John Corrections Medical Officer, Woodland Center Correctional FacilityHill, Cooper Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilityHill, David Corrections Officer, Gus Harrison Correctional FacilityKerstetter, Kari Procurement Technician, Jackson RegionKing, Glenn Corrections Officer, G. Robert Cotton Correctional FacilityKing, Michael Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilityKuopus, Thomas Corrections Officer, Marquette Branch PrisonKutchie, Steven Corrections Officer Baraga Correctional FacilityLang, Djuna Resident Unit Manager, Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility Letarte, Edward Corrections Officer, Newberry Correctional FacilityNichelson, Larry Corrections Officer, Gus Harrison Correctional FacilityPriestley, Gregory Maintenance Mechanic, Newberry Correctional FacilityRay, George Corrections Officer. Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance CenterReinsch, Jill Departmental Technician, Muskegon Correctional FacilityRobinson, Brian Corrections Officer, Michigan ReformatoryRomanowski, Kenneth Senior Executive Warden, Detroit Reentry CenterRothhaar, Tammra Registered Nurse Manager, Gus Harrison Correctional FacilityRynkowski, Donald Corrections Officer, Carson City Correctional FacilitySmith, Cecelia Corrections Officer, Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance CenterSmith, Mary Word Processing Assistant, Kent County ProbationTamlyn, Kathleen Corrections Officer, Kinross Correctional FacilityVanopynen, Randy Corrections Officer, Lakeland Correctional FacilityWeinberg, Kevin Corrections Shift Supervisor, G. Robert Cotton Correctional FacilityWilcox, Dean Corrections Program Coordinator, Carson City Correctional FacilityWilliams, Elizabeth Corrections Officer, Lake County Residential ReEntry