Corrections_Today_July_August_2020_Vol.82_No.4

Certification Spotlight

For more information about ACA’s certification program, contact Cindy Gomez at (703) 224-0170 or cindyg@aca.org Raul S. Banasco is the director of the St. Louis County Department of Justice Services Darby Howard is the deputy director of the St. Louis County Department of Justice Services a time for change. It challenged me and my entire team to take an honest assessment of how we were conducting business in the field of corrections. I can truly say that the process of becoming an ACA Certified Corrections Manager has enlightened and inspired me to be a better leader for my agency, team and the community I serve. I will utilize what I have learned to help prepare a succession plan for the future leaders within my agency. I would advise anyone who is thinking about becoming an ACA Certified Corrections Manager to not hesi- tate, the knowledge you will gain in preparation is very beneficial. — Darby Howard, deputy director I can truly say that the process of becoming an ACA Certified Corrections Manager has enlightened and inspired me to be a better leader for my agency, team and the community I serve.

Congratulations to the team! On May 27, 2020, Director Raul S. Banasco recognized the 15 newly certified staff members by presenting them with their professional certifications. The following staff members are to be recognized for their efforts in studying long hours for the past few

months, which resulted in each of them successfully passing their ACA National Professional Certification exams in the following categories in the corrections profession:

Certified Correction Manager

Certified Correction Supervisor Captain Kurtis Bromeier Brian Herschbach, administrative support manager Antoinette D. King, bonding supervisor Tricia A. Rodgers, corrections informational specialist

Deputy Director Darby Howard Superintendent Tena Johnson Superintendent Tina Maloney Superintendent Ken Reed Major Paul Jett Major Charles McKnight Nathan Hemme, accounting manager Jennifer Banes, accreditation manager

Certified Correction Officers

Corrections Officer Ronald Lotts Corrections Officer Sean Phillips (Honors) Corrections Officer Lauren Wolfe (Honors)

Photo courtesy Captain Pervis Jones, Saint Louis County Department of Justice Services

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