Correctional Executive A highly experienced Correctional Executive who has demonstrated the ability to lead diverse teams of professionals to new levels of achievements and success in a variety of highly strategic accomplishments. Sound management qualifications with an established track record during 18 years of hands-on experience in corrections and 32 years leading troops in the Armed Forces of the United States. Proven ability to successfully analyze an organization's critical requirements, identify deficiencies and potential opportunities, and develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for enhancing outcomes while orchestrating personnel and materials towards sound mission accomplishment. Core competencies include: Mission Accomplishment Operations Management Mentoring Succession Management Strategic Thinking Performance Measuring Leadership Development Strategic Planning Organizational Restructuring CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Streamlined Central Office staffing patterns for a leaner and efficient state government Established an Agency wide leaders communication system Designed and implemented the re-designation and relocation of 6 major correctional facilities that resulted in an increase of 2200 additional beds without new construction and better utilized state properties Participated in negotiating the nation's lowest Medical per diem rate with an all in holistic approach to delivery Assisted in the implementation of cost savings initiatives Agency wide that allowed a reversion to the state of $26 Million during economically challenged times Assisted in the reduction of state employee footprint by nearly 2,000 employees through staffing assessments and restructuring of job assignments Maintained the freedom of the United States of America from 1974-2006 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Vice President of Operations- Prisons Division 2012- Present Correctional Healthcare Companies- Correct Care Solutions Responsible for the operational oversight and leadership management of the Prisons Division comprised of over 25 medical sites within the United States. Comprised of Federal [BOP] & State prisons, ICE/Marshal facilities, and county jails the division provides medical services to over 29,000 inmates daily. Manages and leads over 450 employees and oversees a budget in excess of 50M. Daniel G. Ronay Page 1 of 5
Director, Reentry & Community Transition 2012 Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Responsible for the Reentry efforts of a jurisdiction that comprises 52,000 inmates and a Community Corrections Bureau consisting of 54 Community Correction Centers and Facilities with an annual operating budget of over 115 Million Dollars. Implemented a statewide Veterans Program in collaboration with the Veteran s Administration Implemented a Reentry Strategic Planning Initiative Created Community Transitional Housing Unit Concepts within Prisons Chairing multi-agency Task Force towards implementation of the Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI) in Pennsylvania Chief Deputy Secretary, 2011 Florida Department of Corrections Chief advisor and second-in-command of a jurisdiction that comprises 27,500 staff, 102,000 inmates, 115,000 parolees, and 144 Facilities. Reports directly to the Secretary of Corrections. Supervised and coordinated an Executive Staff of 10 Corrections Executives aimed towards carrying out the Mission and Vision of the Agency and ensuring the delivery of the soundest public safety possible. Oversaw the operational tempo throughout the state. Directly supervised the Divisions of Re-entry, Budget, Human Resources, Staff Development and Training, and Legislative Affairs. Represented and oversaw the Agency during the Secretary's absence. Assisted in the management of the procurement process for a large scale prison privatization initiative Assisted in the management for the procurement process of state-wide medical privatization Assisted in the closure & consolidation of prisons resulting in a 50M savings to the state Streamlined duplicative staffing and managerial positions resulting in over 20M of savings Assisted in implementing sound and evidenced-based re-entry initiatives state-wide Directed the refinement and validation of Evidenced Based Programming for Re-entry Daniel G. Ronay Page 2 of 5
Chief of Staff, 2008 2011 Indiana Department of Correction Chief advisor and second-in-command of a jurisdiction that comprises 7,500 staff, 28,000 inmates, 12,000 parolees, 21 Adult and 5 Juvenile Facilities. Reports directly to the Commissioner of Corrections. Supervised and coordinated an Executive Staff of 10 Corrections Executives aimed towards carrying out the Mission and Vision of the Agency and ensuring the delivery of the soundest public safety possible. Directly supervised the Divisions of Human Resources, Research and Planning, Construction Services, Staff Development and Emergency Operations, and Internal Affairs. Represented and oversaw the Agency during the Commissioner s absence. Implemented trendsetting communication and meeting methodologies Orchestration and management of four-year Agency Strategic Plan Instrumental in Capacity Management Fostered and sought Public/Private Partnerships that realized substantial cost savings Identified reduction of Central Office personnel without compromise to efficiency Directed the implementation of Veteran's Dormitory Programming Instrumental in the overall operational management of the Agency Championed numerous cost savings measures Agency wide Director, Staff Development & Training, 2006-2008 Indiana Department of Correction, Indiana Responsible for the overall training and career development of newly joined correctional staff as well as ongoing training and development of veteran staff. Implemented regionalized training throughout Agency resulting in substantial cost savings Developed and Implemented Emerging and Experienced Leadership Cohort Program Implemented Computer Based Training comprising over 75 modules Planned and hosted a National Mental Health Conference Collaborated with NIC in introducing Organizational Cultural Competence Agency wide Developed mentoring and training program for new Superintendents Served as Interim Deputy Commissioner of Administration for 4 month span Assistant Superintendent, Commander, Shift Supervisor, Correctional Officer, 1995-2006 Indiana Department of Correction, Indiana Managed and had oversight over the operations of Indiana s only juvenile Boot Camp and subsequently the largest juvenile maximum security facility. Additionally; served as Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Indiana s largest (3500+) male medium security facility. Responsible for custody and programming staff; maintaining and enforcing discipline, safety, security, and custodial measures and Daniel G. Ronay Page 3 of 5
directed the management of the institutions in the absence of the Superintendent. Began corrections career as a Correctional Officer for 3 years. Led two facilities to their 1st ACA Accreditation Implemented new Juvenile Boot Camp Standards Created core competencies for staff and inmates Responsible for operational and program management of high and medium security facilities First Sergeant (Ret) United States Armed Forces 1974-2006 United States Marine Corps & United States Army Retired from the United States Army in 2006. Led marines and soldiers during four decades and three combat tours inclusive of Beirut, Lebanon; Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom III. Vast experience in Infantry Tactics, Low Altitude Air Defence, and Combat Engineering. Held leadership positions in both garrison and combat for over twenty-eight years. Adept at the operational management of people, equipment, funding, and time. Attended and graduated from a myriad of upper level leadership and management academies. Participated in and managed numerous operations- exercises- and combat patrols Trained and mentored thousands of marines and soldiers Responsible for Detainee Operations in Tal Afar, Iraq, USA Drill Instructor, USMC, Parris Island Advance Schools Course Supervisor, USMC, Camp Pendleton EDUCATION Bachelor Degree, Major in Leadership Bellevue University, Nebraska Master Degree, Major in Organizational Performance Bellevue University, Nebraska PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Correctional Association; Certified Correctional Executive Daniel G. Ronay Page 4 of 5
Indiana Correctional Association; Past Treasurer 2003-2004 Marine Corps League References Available Upon Request Daniel G. Ronay Page 5 of 5