News Release - June 16, 2011
Georgia Department of Corrections
Brian Owens, Commissioner
Director of Public Affairs
Joan Heath
Contact: Office of Public Affairs (478) 992-5248
STATE OF GEORGIA
For Immediate Release
Georgia Department of Corrections Names Director of Facility Operations
Randy Tillman Appointed
Forsyth – Commissioner Brian Owens announced the appointment of Randy Tillman as Director of Facility Operations effective June 16, 2011. Tillman will oversee the Department’s prisons, probation detention centers, transitional centers and boot camp. He will also be responsible for the employees who serve in the Corrections Division.
"Randy is known for his knowledge and professionalism," said Commissioner Brian Owens. "I am confident in his ability to serve in this position," added Owens.
Tillman began his career with the Department in 1986 as a Correctional Officer at Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison. He also served as Warden at Milan, Coastal, Burruss and Ware State Prisons. Since 2008, Tillman has served as Field Operations Manager for the Southeast Region. Tillman earned a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Thomas University. He is a native of Waycross, Georgia.
The Department of Corrections is the fifth largest prison system in the United States and is responsible for supervising nearly 60,000 state prisoners and over 150,000 probationers. It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state with approximately 13,000 employees.
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