Correctional Institution Expert Witness

Expert Witness No. 2893

PROFILE

More than 28 years of corrections experience in a variety of challenging locations and positions with the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

One year as Warden at the Correctional Corporation of a Correctional Center in Ohio.

Twenty-one (21) years of experience in correctional supervisory and management.

Thirteen (13) years of experience in correctional executive level management as an Associate Warden, Warden, and Regional Director.

Two years experience as Regional Director for the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ Western Region, where Expert 2893 was responsible for complete oversight of 18 institutions and supervising all wardens at these facilities and 65 regional office administrators and other staff.

Three years of experience at the Federal Bureau of Prisons Headquarters, with emphasis in training, policy development, crisis evaluation, crisis intervention, and auditing.

Regarded as an expert in all areas of correctional management, oversight, inmate care and custody, policy, ethics, and training.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

1978 to 1979
Harry S. Truman Police Academy
Independence Police Department

1982 to1985
Two Years College
At a Community College

1990
Dale Carnegie Public Speaking Course

1992
Federal Bureau of Prisons’ "Director’s Public Administration and Policy Management Seminar"

February to March 1999
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) "Executive Leadership Seminar"

May to October 2002
National Institute of Justice (NIC) "Executive Excellence in Corrections"

HONORS AND AWARDS

July 1989
Supervisor of Year Award
Federal Correctional Institution
Position Held: Correctional Supervisor (Lieutenant)

May 1990
National Award - Correctional Services Award for Career Development
Federal Correctional Institution
Position Held: Chief Correctional Supervisor (Captain)

May 1999
National Award - North Central Region Associate Warden of the Year
United States Penitentiary
Position Held: Associate Warden

June 2000
National Award - Wardens Staff Development Award
Federal Correctional Institution
Position Held: Warden

April 2002
Appointment to the U.S. Government Senior Executive Service (SES)
United States Penitentiary
Position Held: Warden

2003 to 2005
Three (3) Senior Executive Service Performance Awards

2008
Performance Award Bonus
Correctional Corporation of America

ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Available Upon Request

PUBLISHED PAPERS, ARTICLES AND MANUALS

Available Upon Request

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Available Upon Request

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2007 to February 2009
Chief Executive Officer (Warden)
Correctional Corporation of America’s
Expert 2893 was responsible for a manpower complement of 405 employees and 2,000 inmates. Oversaw and managed 1,400 Bureau of Prisons low security deportable aliens and 600 U.S. Marshall’s pre-trial holdover prisoners and sentenced inmates. Expert 2893 was responsible for a budget of over $18,000,000, and successfully passed at high levels all BOP, CCA, American Correctional Association (ACA), and Joint Commission of Adult Health Organizations’ (JCAHO) audits.

2006 to 2007
Chief Executive Officer (Warden)
U. S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners
Expert 2893 was responsible for a manpower complement of 600 employees and 1,300 inmates. Oversaw and managed the largest medical center in the Federal Bureau of Prisons, with emphasis in all levels of medical care and treatment. This included, but was not limited to: severe and end stage disease treatment, dialysis treatment, ambulatory care, psychiatric and severe mental health treatment, and behavioral disorder management. Expert 2893 oversaw a budget of over $40,000,000. Continued to be a nation-wide sought-after speaker and technical expert relating to issues of crisis management, security procedures, special housing unit operations, and leadership. Expert 2893 retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons in 2007.

2004 to 2006
Chief Executive Officer (Regional Director)
Western Regional Office
Expert 2893 was responsible for all 18 institutions in the Western Region, which included California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, and Nevada. This was comprised of over 4,000 employees and 19,000 inmates. Additionally, Expert 2893 was responsible for fiscal management and budget control of over $500,000,000, during some extremely difficult and trying budget times within the Department of Justice and Bureau of Prisons. Implemented a variety of cost and staffing reductions due to national budgetary limitations, which included management layer decreases, special program modifications, and two facility deactivations. Personally developed and managed several innovative staff and inmate safety programs, crisis prevention, emergency preparedness and response, and leadership development. Lauded the lowest number of labor grievances and EEO complaints than any other region in the nation.

2001 to 2004
Chief Executive Officer (Warden)
United States Penitentiary
Expert 2893 was responsible for a manpower complement of over 300 employees and 1,100 extremely volatile and violent inmates. Expert 2893 oversaw and managed a very difficult inmate population, which included the highest number of gang members in the nation. Likewise, it was necessary to implement and operate many unique programs to maintain tight control, and security to enhance the safety for both inmates and staff. Expert 2893 also developed an innovative intelligence-gathering and counter-intelligence program, which was later used on a nation-wide basis. This program reduced violence at USP Florence by over 60%. Additionally, Expert 2893 was responsible for fiscal control of a $18,000,000 budget. In addition, Expert 2893 developed and managed a highly efficient emergency preparedness and response system.

1999 to 2001
Chief Executive Officer (Warden)
Federal Correctional Institution
Expert 2893 was responsible for a manpower complement of over 250 employees and 1,500 inmates, and oversaw all operations within a large medium-security correctional institution and a satellite camp, which housed offenders predominantly from the Eastern U. S. Also developed an improved system to better equip staff with the tools to properly prevent and respond to critical incidents by creating a Command Center Management Team and conducting in-depth mock drills 8-10 times a year. Expert 2893 implemented a variety of staff-oriented programs to allow all staff to achieve their career development aspirations, i.e., leadership development, staff assistance groups, speaker’s bureau seminars, and bi-annual department retreats. In order to improved the institution’s image in the community, Expert 2893 sponsored several community service projects involving minimum security inmates and my employees.

1997 to 1999
Associate Warden of Custody
United States Penitentiary
As the Associate Warden of Custody, Expert 2893 was responsible for overseeing all programs and operations applicable to security, custody, and inmate management. Based on several critical incidents involving inmate groups and gangs, Expert 2893 was the lead manager for the initial response, lock-down management, and eventual resolution phase. Expert 2893 enhanced and improved emergency preparedness and response programs. Due to the unfortunate off-duty deaths of two employees, Expert 2893 coordinated consolation efforts with the family, memorial services, and lending assistance to staff who were grieving.

1995 to 1997
Associate Warden
Federal Correctional Institution
As the Associate Warden of Operations and Programs, which Expert 2893 served in equal 18-month increments, Expert 2893 was responsible for overseeing all programs and operations applicable to the specific division. This assignment allowed me to acquire "a bird’s eye view" of all operations throughout the entire facility, which later prepared me for more responsible assignments. During approximately eight months, due to the absence of the Warden, Expert 2893 was temporarily promoted to Acting Warden. Expert 2893 received a Special Act Award from the Regional Director for my performance during this time. Based on several critical incidents involving inmate groups and gangs, Expert 2893 was the lead manager for the initial response, lock-down management, and eventual resolution phase.

1992 to 1995
Assistant Correctional Services Administrator
Central Office (Headquarters)
Expert 2893 was responsible for the training, policy development, and assistance to lieutenants and captains in the field. Expert 2893 was also responsible for providing in-person training 10-12 weeks per year at the Management and Specialty Training Center in Aurora, Colorado. During two critical incidents in the field, Expert 2893 was responsible for managing the National Command Center, and directing the operations and flow of communication to the Assistant Director and Director. These two incidents were a hostage situation at the United States Penitentiary in Allenwood, Pennsylvania, and Hurricane Andrew which affected our institution in Miami, Florida. In addition, Expert 2893 was either the team leader or a team member in conducting After-Action Reviews and Board of Inquiries following significant incidents in the field, such as inmate homicides, disturbances, escapes and escape attempts, inmate suicides or other questionable deaths, and serious staff assaults.

1991 to 1992
Chief Correctional Supervisor (Captain)
United States Penitentiary
Expert 2893 was responsible for the security, safety, custody and inmate management of the institution and satellite camp. While this inmate population had the potential to become very volatile and violent, Expert 2893 was able to prevent, detect, and deter most serious incidents by maintaining and fostering great communication skills with staff and inmates. During my tenure, there were no serious inmate or staff injuries. Expert 2893 was also able to improve staff’s performance by developing and providing training on a variety of topics relating to management of inmates and other security practices and procedures. During Expert 2893 tenure, Expert 2893 identified a significant security breach in which inmates could have escaped through the interior drainage system. Once identified, the security breach was sealed off. Expert 2893 received a Special Act Award from the Warden and a Letter of Commendation from the Regional Director for my performance during this situation.

1990 to 1991
Chief Correctional Supervisor (Captain)
Federal Correctional Institution
As the Chief of Security, Expert 2893 was responsible for the security, safety, custody and inmate management of the institution. Expert 2893 developed a training program to prepare senior correctional officers for the position of lieutenant (first line correctional supervisor), and over 30 employees successfully complete this program. Most of these employees became mid-level or upper-level managers. Expert 2893 received the Bureau of Prisons’ National Award for "Correctional Services Award for Career Development" for establishing this training program, and it was later used as a training tool for other programs at the Management and Specialty Training Center in Aurora, Colorado. During a program review of correctional services in 1990, Expert 2893 received the highest rating ever achieved since the inception of the new Program Review Division, wherein only minimal deficiencies were identified, and several areas of strength were noted. To encourage teamwork, Expert 2893 developed staff committees in numerous areas and disciplines, so all staff could play an integral role in the way the correctional services department was managed.

1989 to 1990
Correctional Supervisor (Lieutenant)
Federal Correctional Institution
As a first-line shift supervisor, Expert 2893 was responsible for the security, safety, custody and inmate management. Expert 2893 responded to critical incidents and controlled the situation to prevent serious escalation and further disruption. During Expert 2893 tenure as the chief facility investigator, Expert 2893 conducted inmate and staff investigations, all of which were closed in a timely manner. Expert 2893 also provided training to staff pertaining to inmate/gang management, and identifying security concerns. Expert 2893 was also the leader of a newly created Special Operations Response Team, and Expert 2893 held this position for over a year. This SORT was brought from novices to specialty experts who could respond and react to any critical incident. My SORT actually responded to a disturbance at a contract facility in Eden, Texas. Expert 2893 received the local ’Supervisor of the Year Award" for my outstanding supervisory and leadership skills.

1987 to 1989
Correctional Supervisor (Lieutenant)
Federal Correctional Institution
As a shift supervisor, Expert 2893 was responsible for the security, safety, custody, and inmate management, and responded to critical incidents and controlled the situation to prevent serious escalation and further disruption. Expert 2893 also conducted inmate and staff investigations, all of which were closed in a timely manner. Expert 2893 also provided training to staff pertaining to inmate/gang management, and identifying security concerns. Due to my computer programming skills, Expert 2893 developed a user-friendly inmate visitation management program for all staff to utilize. Expert 2893 also developed several other computer applications for the Armory and Special Investigative Office. Some of these were later adopted for implementation on a nation-wide basis.

1980 to 1987
Correctional Officer
United States Penitentiary
As a correctional officer, Expert 2893 was responsible for the security, safety, custody, and inmate management in my assigned area. When required, Expert 2893 also responded to critical incidents, and, along with other staff, de-escalated further significant concerns and disruption by controlling the incident in an expeditious manner. In two separate incidents, Expert 2893 saved an inmate’s life during a major assault by other inmates. Expert 2893 tenure as a correctional officer for nearly seven years allowed Expert 2893 to become aware of all facets of corrections by being placed in virtually all areas of the institution. This prepared Expert 2893 for later promotions and transfers to positions with more responsibility.

1978 to 1979
Police Officer
Independence (Missouri) Police Department
Upon graduation from the Harry S. Truman Police Academy, Expert 2893 was assigned as a Patrol Officer. Expert 2893 duties consisted of enforcing laws, investigating traffic accidents, and responding to emergency situations. Expert 2893 was also involved in several drug investigations with the DEA.

1975 to 1978
Military Policeman (U.S. Army)
Upon graduation from MP School Expert 2893 was transferred to Fort Hood, Texas, and remained there the entire service time. Expert 2893 spent one year as Patrol MP, then was selected to the AWOL and Deserter Apprehension Unit. Our unit was responsible tracking and arresting AWOL and Deserter soldiers in Texas and Southern Oklahoma. We lauded the highest apprehension rate in the entire U.S. Army in 1977.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

1992 to 1995
Assistant Correctional Services Administrator
Central Office (Headquarters)
Expert 2893 was also responsible for providing in-person training 10-12 weeks per year at the Management and Specialty Training Center in Aurora, Colorado on courses relating to security, investigations, emergency preparedness and response, and inmate care and management.

1999
Chief Executive Officer (Warden)
Federal Correctional Institution
On a voluntary basis for the good of the community, and to improve students’ awareness of corrections, Expert 2893 taught a course at the Garrett County Community College in Keyser, West Virginia on the book "The Hothouse." This book was written by an author who spent years inside the United States Penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas, and this course was very informative to Expert 2893’s students, some of which opted later to enter the corrections occupancy field.

2001 to 2004
Chief Executive Officer (Warden)
United States Penitentiary
Expert 2893 was sought-out by many colleagues in the Bureau of Prisons as a keynote speaker and instructor for topics such as: Use of Force, Special Housing Unit Management, Inmate Management, Incident Prevention and Response, and Escape Prevention. Expert 2893 presented these training programs at over fifteen (15) facilities and the Management and Specialty Training Center in Aurora, Colorado, which totaled over 1,000 students in this three-year era.

2004 to 2006
Chief Executive Officer (Regional Director)
Western Regional
Expert 2893 was the keynote speaker at two Warden’s Conferences while Expert 2893 was the Regional Director for courses on Use of Force and Management of Special Housing Units. Expert 2893 also presented this course at the 2005 National Warden’s Video Conference. In addition, Expert 2893 taught various courses to staff at all facilities Expert 2893 was a Captain, Associate Warden, or Warden at - during pre-service and in-service training, as well as specialty training.

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS

2004 to 2006
Chief Executive Officer (Regional Director)
Expert 2893 was a member of the Bureau of Prisons’ Executive Staff, which was comprised of the Director, six Regional Directors, and eight Assistant Directors. This group made all management, personnel, and policy decisions for the entire agency during our bi-monthly meetings and video conferences. Expert 2893 was instrumental in bringing a great deal of positive change to the BOP, much of which encompassed my region.