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Michelle VanDusen
President
Michelle VanDusen, President of Michigan Corrections Association (MCA), has been a member of American Corrections Association (ACA) and MCA since 1986. She worked for the Michigan Department of Corrections from 1979 until her retirement as a Resident Unit Manager in 2005. She is currently working as a corrections consultant (auditor) for ACA and spends the rest of her time as an interior decorator. Michelle enjoys staying active sitting on several committees, boards, and organizations within the field of corrections and law enforcement.
Michelle.VanDusen@micorrections.org |
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John Cordell
Vice President
John C. Cordell is the current vice president of the Michigan Corrections Association (MCA) and has been a joint member of MCA and ACA since 2002. John works for the Michigan Department of Corrections, currently serving as a curriculum specialist. One of his proudest accomplishments is his commitment to the MDOC Honor Guard where he holds the position of Commander. John has many accomplishments in the MDOC including completion of the Competitive Leadership Academy and consultation as a content expert on Stress Management in Corrections.
John.Cordell@micorrections.org |
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Cheryl Bradshaw
Recording Secretary
Cheryl has been an active member of MCA for more than 25 years. She has held various positions on the Board of Directors and was instrumental in getting Detroit approved to host the ACA convention in 1997. Cheryl holds the position of Recording Secretary for MCA.
She is employed at the Southern Michigan Correctional Facility as an Inspector and during her 29 years of employment with DOC has held numerous positions in the Jackson area.
Cheryl is very active in the community and has a deep appreciation for the development of professionalism through training and networks established between MCA and all corrections staff.
Cheryl.Bradshaw@micorrections.org |
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Financial Secretary
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Joe Bouchard
Trustee
Joe Bouchard has published over 200 corrections articles in various journals and is the author of three books. He is a Librarian at Baraga Maximum Correctional Facility for the Michigan Department of Corrections. Bouchard is the Editor of The Correctional Trainer for the International Association of Corrections Training Personnel. He is also a member of the Board of Experts for The Corrections Professional and a corrections instructor for Gogebic Community College. You can reach him at (906) 353-7070 ext 1321.
Joe.Bouchard@micorrections.org |
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Dr. Frank Crowe
Trustee
Dr. Crowe has an extensive background in higher education and corrections. He earned his doctorate from Western Michigan University in Educational Leadership with emphasis in Criminal Justice. He also earned a Specialist degree from WMU in Specialty Programming in Alcohol and Drug Abuse and a Masters degree in Public Administration. Recent professional learning experiences include the Management Development Program at Harvard University and the Institute for Educational Leadership (Educational Policy Fellows Program) in Lansing, Michigan. He is presently the Director of the School of Criminal Justice (SCJ) at Ferris State University where he is responsible for the overall administration of the program and assuring high quality education for all graduate and undergraduate students. The SCJ has over 1,000 students attending at seven different sites around the State of Michigan.
Dr. Crowe has published articles dealing with correctional leadership, conflict resolution, and preparing students for a career in corrections. He also has given many presentations at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences and the American Society of Criminology. He is a member of numerous college criminal justice advisory boards around the state as well as a member of the Mecosta County Community Corrections Advisory Board. A long time member of the American Correctional Association and the Michigan Corrections Association, he has been a long time advocate of molding theory with practice.
Frank.Crowe@micorrections.org
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Tamara Davis
Trustee
Tamara Davis began her career with the Michigan Department of Corrections in 1989 at the Charles Egeler Correctional Facility. She started as Corrections Officer and was quickly promoted to Barbershop Supervisor. While in that capacity, she volunteered to serve in several acting positions (Athletic Director, Librarian, Hobbycraft Director, and Special Activities Director). She is currently working in a housing unit as an Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor.
She earned both her Bachelor’s degree in Management and Organizational Development and her Master’s degree in Business Administration from Spring Arbor University while working full-time. She uses many of the skills acquired through her educational experience to perform volunteer services for non-profit agencies. She has been with MCA for over six years. She has attended five ACA conferences in various states. She enjoys learning, traveling, and meeting people.
Tamara.Davis@micorrections.org
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Rachel Johnson
Trustee
Rachel Johnson is Supervisor of the Lifer, Litigation, and Parole Violation Unit at the Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center. She has worked for Corrections for 14 years, and has served as a Community Residential Program Agent, Parole/Probation Agent, and Assistant Deputy Warden. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Drug/Alcohol Education and Sociology, has been a college instructor, and has conducted training for the Michigan Department of Corrections. She is a member of The American Correctional Association, and participates on Blackman Township’s Board of Review and Zoning Board of Appeals. She and her husband, Sgt. Robert Johnson, have four boys ranging in age from 1½ to 16 years old.
Rachel.Johnson@micorrections.org
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Tony Owen
Trustee
Tony Owen worked in the Michigan Department of Corrections as an officer at the Michigan Reformatory, then moved up through the ranks to Resident Unit Manager at the Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility. He recently retired and took a position teaching corrections at the University of Phoenix. To keep out of the wife's hair at home, Tony finally took a position in management at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. He currently serves as the chairperson of the MCA's Membership Committee. Tony has a wonderful wife, three children and two grandchildren.
Tony.Owen@micorrections.org
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Kip Smith
Trustee
Kip Smith is a Michigan Department of Corrections Resident Unit Officer at Camp Branch in Coldwater, Michigan. Kip started with Corrections in 1986 and he has worked in both BCF and FOA, working with probationers, prisoners and parolees within the MDOC. Kip is a past finalist for Michigan Corrections Officer of the Year and has been actively involved with his union, the Michigan Corrections Organization – SEIU 526M. Kip has been an ACA/MCA member for 7 years and is serving his second term as trustee on the MCA board.
Kip.Smith@micorrections.org
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Vacant
Trustee
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