This year’s Michigan Department of Corrections Director’s Award was presented to John W. Kiely, acting physical plant supervisor for Ryan and Mound correctional facilities.

Kiely and his crew work to ensure that the facilities remain in good repair and are ready for ACA re-accreditation.

Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm and Wardens Raymond Booker and Andrew Jackson join MDOC Director Patricia L. Caruso as she presents the Director’s award to John Kiely.

Both facilities were singled out by the accreditation auditors for being outstanding.

Kiely takes a hands-on approach to maintenance and at one time worked 12 hours on the roof of a facility to repair the air conditioning. His professionalism and leadership style inspire others to go the extra mile.

Through his example he has improved the morale and professionalism of his staff which has improved the overall performance of the maintenance departments at both facilities.

The Director’s Professional Excellence Awards are given annually to employees who are considered exceptional in their job performance and the Director’s Award is given to one employee from among those selected for the Professional Excellence Award.

In the case of the
Director’s Award and the Professional Excellence Award, the nominations are reviewed by the appropriate Executive Policy Team member. They are then presented to the entire Executive Policy Team for a final decision.
 

Retired Warden Kurt Jones was selected as a co-winner of the 2005 Director’s Award for his work at the Carson City and Boyer Road correctional facilities. Jones’ leadership and integrity contributed to the successful operation of both facilities.

In his long career with the Department of Corrections, Jones tackled many difficult challenges and his contributions to the profession are extensive. He served on a variety of committees throughout the department. In addition he was actively involved in training the future leaders of the department providing expertise to groups of new sergeants, deputy wardens and wardens as well as addressing criminal justice classes at colleges and local schools.

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