Below you will find a list of recent press releases. Click on the title to view the full text of the press release.
Jonathan Webb Promoted to Probation and Parole District Supervisor
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Jonathan Webb has been promoted to supervisor of the Division of Probation and Parole’s District 8. The announcement was made today by Michael Bolcas, acting director of the division. The promotion is effective June 1.
Kentucky State Penitentiary Receives Highest Audit Score in Prison’s History
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville received the highest score ever recorded for the prison in its recent re-accreditation audit with the American Correctional Association (ACA). The prison received a total score of 99 percent.
Scott Jordan Promoted to Deputy Warden at Western Kentucky Correctional Complex
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Scott Jordan, a 12-year veteran of the Department of Corrections, has been promoted to deputy warden at Western Kentucky Correctional Complex (WKCC) in Lyon County. He will begin his new duties on April 16.
Joe Martin Promoted to Program Coordinator
Thursday, March 07, 2013
I am pleased to announce the promotion of Joe Martin from Administrative Specialist III at WKCC to the position of Program Coordinator in the Central Office.
DOC Introduces Family Engagement Sessions
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
The Kentucky Department of Corrections’ Reentry Branch hosted its first “Family Engagement Session” recently in Bowling Green. The meeting was held in partnership with the Southern Reentry Council.
Donna Reed Hester Promoted to Program Administrator in Classification Branch
February 13, 2013
Kentucky Department of Corrections Director of Population Management, James Sweatt today announced that Donna Reed Hester has been promoted to program administrator for the Classification Branch.
Tera Vincent Promoted to Assistant Supervisor
February 11, 2013
Division of Probation and Parole Director Tim Carman today announced the promotion of Tera Vincent to the position of assistant supervisor of District 16 in Louisville.
Moore Named DOC System Consultant IT
January 17, 2013
Beth Moore has been promoted to the position of Systems Consultant IT. DOC Information Technology Branch Manager Terry Terrell said Moore assumed her new duties on Jan. 16.
Randy Hargis Promoted to Deputy Warden at KCIW
January 10, 2013
Kentucky Department of Corrections Deputy Commissioner James Erwin today announced that Randy Hargis has been promoted to deputy warden at Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women in Pewee Valley.
Steve Woodward Promoted to Warden at WKCC
January 3, 2013
Kentucky Department of Corrections Deputy Commissioner James Erwin today announced that Steve Woodward has been promoted to warden at the Western Kentucky Correctional Complex in Fredonia.