Secretary Frank Appoints Ron Kalmus to
Lead Community Corrections
in Central, Southwest Wisconsin
Assistant Regional Chief Promoted to
Oversee Community Corrections Region Spanning 17 Counties
MADISON – Department of Corrections (DOC)
Secretary Matt Frank announced today that he has appointed Ron Kalmus as
the new Chief to oversee the Division of Community Corrections (DCC)
Region 8. The region supervises offenders on probation, parole and
extended supervision in 17 counties, from Wood and Portage in central
Wisconsin west to La Crosse and south to Grant and Lafayette counties.
“Ron Kalmus has close to a
quarter-century of corrections experience, and his extensive and diverse
background will further enhance the Department’s efforts to advance public
safety by holding offenders accountable in the community and motivating
them to succeed as law abiding citizens who do not re-offend,” Secretary
Frank said. “Ron Kalmus’ record of leadership in the region has helped the
Department build and strengthen ties with local law enforcement agencies,
community providers and other stakeholders.”
Kalmus began his career in corrections as
a correctional officer in 1983. He moved up the officer ranks the
following year and was named Assistant Superintendent of Oregon
Correctional Center (OCC) in 1986. Kalmus advanced to the role of
Superintendent of OCC in 1989, and then was promoted to Sector Chief in
the former Division of Intensive Sanctions in 1992. In addition to prior
experience in three DCC regions, including Region 8, Kalmus also has led
the Division as Assistant Administrator. He moves into his new role from
Assistant Regional Chief in Region 8.
Kalmus replaces former Regional Chief
Barbara Sutton, who has retired. His new appointment took effect April 1.
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04/12/2007
