SERVICE: Linda Kroll, Probation and Parole Agent, Unit
704/Fond du Lac: Kroll has provided a great community service by
developing and sharing her unique suicide grieving program - Adam’s
Story - in honor of her late son Adam, who took his life. She also
has been a guardian for two developmentally disabled individuals in
Fond du Lac County. She has volunteered for numerous organizations,
such as Up With People and Morning Kiwanis, and she and her husband
host families from parts of the United States, Panama and Russia.
AWARENESS: Joni Groll, Probation and Parole Agent, Unit
616/Peshtigo: Groll coordinates the program “Every 15 Minutes”
to educate high school students in Oconto County about the dangers
of drinking and driving. The two-day program includes a staged drunk
driving accident outside of the school, with a full police, fire and
EMS response to student participants. Groll also participates
annually in National Night Out, which is designed to heighten crime
and drug prevention awareness.
LEADERSHIP: Robert Regalia, Correctional Officer, Milwaukee
Secure Detention Facility: Regalia has shown strong leadership
throughout his career, and recently took the lead in recruiting a
group of Polar Plungers, dubbed the “Prison Plungers,” to raise
funds to benefit Special Olympics Wisconsin. On his own time,
Regalia worked to raise more than $1,600 in funds and dedicated the
“Prison Plungers Polar Plunge 2007” to a Special Olympics Wisconsin
athlete who also is the son of a co-worker.
UNIQUENESS: Robert Deaver, Fleet Manager, Division of
Management Services: Deaver’s ingenuity has led to a successful
reduction of the Department of Correction vehicle fleet. In the
summer of 2004, Governor Doyle called for a reduction of the State
Vehicle Fleet to lower costs and increase efficiency within state
agencies. In September that year, Deaver joined the DOC and reduced
fleet numbers, and today he manages a fleet of less than 900. His
project management and computer knowledge, plus his dedication, have
brought the Department cost savings, increased productivity,
performance and efficiency.
TEAM: Division of Juvenile Corrections Southeastern Regional
Office Black History Month Committee: For the past nine years,
the Southeastern Regional Office has celebrated Black History Month.
The events have featured lectures by prominent African Americans,
African music, dance, poetry, drumming, and ethnic feasts. The
events provide a strong historical understanding of African culture
and its connections to present everyday life. With almost perfect
attendance by DJC clients, staff and families, the event is an
emotional and cultural experience presented in the spirit of family,
tradition, friendship and hope.
EXCELLENCE: Kurt Hein, Correctional Sergeant, Fox Lake
Correctional Institution: Hein has received several letters of
commendation throughout his career for excellence under pressure in
a variety of situations. Hein also demonstrates daily excellence in
his role of Sergeant at a FLCI housing unit that specializes in
medically complex cases, to create a culture to address the complex
medical and emotional needs of the inmate population on this unit.
