February 22, 2010

Corrections Secretary Raemisch Appoints New Assistant Administrator for Division of Adult Institutions

Current Warden of the Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility
brings 20 years of DOC experience to new role

MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Rick Raemisch today announced the appointment of Floyd Mitchell as the new Assistant Administrator of the agency’s Division of Adult Institutions (DAI).

“Floyd has an impressive track record of public service in our correctional system, and his experience in corrections management, security, treatment, reentry planning and other areas will be an asset to the DAI administration,” Secretary Raemisch said. “He has demonstrated strong leadership qualities and commitment to public safety. I am pleased that he is joining our executive team.”

Mitchell began his corrections career in 1990 as a Youth Counselor at Ethan Allen School, promoting to Supervising Youth Counselor in 1994. In 2001, he transferred to the Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (MSDF) as a Supervising Officer 2.  While at MSDF, he advanced through the ranks of Intake Captain, First Shift Commander, Administrative Captain, and Security Director.  In 2006, before being appointed in his current position as the Warden of Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility, he was the Superintendent of the Felmers O. Chaney Correctional Center in Milwaukee.

Mitchell will assist DAI Administrator William Grosshans in overseeing a Division with a workforce of almost 7,500 employees that safely and securely supervises over 22,000 inmates located in 36 correctional facilities across Wisconsin. His appointment takes effect February 28, 2010.

 

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2/22/2010