About NAAWS

NAAWS is committed to setting goals and achieving results that make a difference when it comes to jail and prison operations.

NAAWS Activities Address:

Communication
Our website and regular newsletters share insights gained by wardens with years of institutional experience, as well as information relevant to prisons and jails. Flash e-mails are also sent regarding important issues.
Networking
Hospitality suites and meetings at the ACA conferences provide opportunities to meet and exchange information.
Training
In conjunction with NIC, Sam Houston University and other professional organizations, NAAWS offers Annual Training Conferences and workshops on many current issues.
Building for the Future
NAAWS awards scholarships to promising students in the corrections field.
Recognition
The annual Warden of the Year banquet permits peers to salute outstanding wardens.

NAAWS Leadership

ELECTED OFFICERS
President Russell “Rusty” Washburn, Georgia	1st Vice President Jeff Crawford, Pennsylvania
2nd Vice President Joe Page, Arkansas	Secretary Deborah J. Wolford, Washington
Treasurer Jaquline Banks, Mississippi	Sergeant-at-Arms Douglas Fender, Ohio
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Executive Director Mel Williams, New York	Executive Treasurer Jeff Norman, Missouri
Vendor Coordinator Nancy Bolton, Texas	Membership Chair Sam Petty, Virginia
Training Chair Kevin Curran, Arizona	Manual Coordinator Susan Jones, Colorado
Conference Site Coordinator Deb Schumann, Tennessee	Conference Program Coordinator Chuck Albino, New Jersey
Grapevine Editor Ashley Koonce, Texas