JUNEAU—Governor Bill Walker announced Thursday his selection of a Department of Corrections commissioner. Dean Williams, who served as Governor Walker’s special assistant, conducted an administrative review of the department, and identified key areas for improvement in policies and procedures.
“Dean will usher in the change the department and Alaskans need,” Governor Walker said. “Given his extensive experience running institutions and the insight he gained about our correctional facilities while conducting the administrative review, I have full confidence that Dean will revamp the system.”
Mr. Williams spent more than 30 years working in the state’s justice system. He worked for 12 years as a juvenile justice officer, five years for the Department of Law and 14 years as Division of Juvenile Justice superintendent overseeing various facilities throughout the state.
Governor Walker also thanked Walt Monegan for serving as interim commissioner.
“Walt stepped up without a moment’s hesitation, and took the helm during this period of transition,” Governor Walker said. “I’m grateful to Walt’s dedication to public service with integrity.”
Source: State of Alaska [xyz-ihs snippet=”Adsense-responsive”]
