Board Profile
Elsie Judon
MS, Lieutenant Colonel, Director of Operations Broward Sheriff's Office Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Hello, my name is Elsie Judon. I began a journey in corrections that ultimately changed my professional development in the field of corrections. I was initially hired as a civilian employee with the Broward Sheriff’s Office and later decided to attend the corrections academy to become a sworn detention deputy. Today, I serve as the Director of Operations for the Broward Sheriff’s Office–Department of Detention and Community Programs overseeing all jail facility operations within Broward County.
I decided to enter the field of corrections and make it my career because...
of my desire to provide help to those who were incapable or unfamiliar with navigating through the criminal justice system.
My favorite way to relax is...
going to the gym.
One item from my personal "bucket list" is to...
to participate in the Disney Princess Half Marathon.
My motto is...
“If you want to change the world, start by making your bed.” This is a notable quote from U.S. Navy Admiral William H. McRaven’s University of Texas Commencement Speech that serves as my daily mantra, reminding me that the little things in life are significant and really matter.
I am most proud of...
my family. They continue to inspire me to be a better person.
The most unusual job I’ve ever had was...
working as a claims investigator for a local bank.
I felt it was important to be a member of AJA and serve on the board and commission...
attending my very first conference eight years ago. I remember walking away from the conference wanting to be a part of an organization committed to making our profession greater. Serving on the AJA board allows me the ability to be an active participant in shaping the future of our profession.
The hardest thing I've ever done is...
completing a 30-day juice fast.
Three people living or deceased I'd invite to dinner are...
Michelle Obama for her command presence, Amelia Earhart for her bravery, and Muhammad Ali for his self-confidence. These are all individuals who personally inspire me to be a better version of myself.
My favorite meal is...
blackened salmon and asparagus.
You would be surprised to learn that...
I am in love with all things purple.
One piece of advice that I would give anyone considering correction as a career is...
to just do it! The decision will be the best decision ever made because the opportunities are limitless.
AJA Board of Directors
President-Elect Darren Sieger, MS, CJM Director Broward Sheriff’s Office Department of Detention Fort Lauderdale, Florida darren_sieger@sheriff.org
President-Elect Louis A. Quiñones Jr., MS, CJM, CCE, CPM Chief of Corrections Orange County Corrections Department Orlando, Florida Louis.QuinonesJr@ocfl.net
1st Vice President Shawn C. Laughlin, MCJ, CJM Commander Broomfield Police Detention & Training Center Support Services Division Broomfield, Colorado slaughlin@broomfield.org
2nd Vice President Robert Leslie Hood, CJM Lieutenant Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Columbiana, Alabama lhood@shelbyso.com
3rd Vice President Anthony Yeber, MPA, MSCJ, CJM Captain/Facility Supervisor Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department Miami, Florida anthony.yeber@miamidade.gov
Secretary Sam Davis, MA, CJM Major/Jail Administrator (Retired) Ingham County Sheriff’s Office Adjunct Staff, School of Criminal Justice Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan samdavis8224@gmail.com
Treasurer Eddie K. Lance, CJM Jail Administrator (Retired) Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office Internal Sales Specialist Southern Software Southern Pines, North Carolina elance@southernsoftware.com
Immediate Past President Mandy Lambert, CJM Major/Director of Support Services (Retired) Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center Manassas, Virginia alambert@pwcgov.org
1–Year Term
Denise Diamond Captain Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Portland, Oregon denise.diamond@mcso.us
Mark Foxall, PhD, CJM Community Service Associate University of Nebraska Omaha School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Omaha, Nebraska markfoxall@unomaha.edu
Diana Knapp, MS, CCE Director Jackson County Department of Corrections Kansas City, Missouri dknapp@jacksongov.org
Melissa McClellan, CJM Captain Jail Administrator–Corrective Services Division Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Pontiac, Michigan mcclellanm@oakgov.com
2–Year Term
Stefanie Bush, CJM Assistant Jail Administrator Scott County Sheriff’s Office- Jail Division Davenport, Iowa Stefanie.Bush@ scottcountyiowa.com
Kevin Jones, CJM, NCCE, CCE, CJE Major/Detention & Court Services Bureau Commander Charles B. Webster Detention Center Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Augusta, Georgia KJones@augustaga.gov
Shaun Klucznik, CJM, CCE Major/Jail Administrator Judicial Services Bureau Commander Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Brooksville, Florida sklucznik@hernandosheriff.org
Lisa Peck, CJM Lieutenant, Detention Division Mesa County Sheriff’s Office Grand Junction, Colorado lisa.peck@mesacounty.us
3-Year Term
Laura Bedard, PhD, CJM Chief of Corrections Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Sanford, Florida lbedard@seminolesheriff.org
Sonya Gillespie Chief, Employee Relations Denver Sheriff Administration Denver, Colorado sonya.gillespie@denvergov.org
Elsie Judon, MS Major, Assistant Director of South Operations Broward Sheriff's Office Ft. Lauderdale, Florida elsie_judon@sheriff.org
Henry Reyes, MAM, MPA, CJM, CCE, NCEE Chief Deputy/Assistant Jail Administrator Tarrant County Sheriff's Office Fort Worth, Texas hreyes@tarrantcounty.com
Parliamentarian Wayne Dicky, CJM, CCE Sheriff Brazos County Office of Sheriff Bryan, Texas wdicky@brazoscountytx.gov
Sergeant-at-Arms Jeffrey M. Begue, CJO Sergeant Stark County Sheriff’s Office Canton, Ohio 290@starksheriff.org
Chaplain Linda Ahrens, MBA Volunteer Chaplain for Staff Chicago, Illinois lindaahrens_1@yahoo.com
Executive Director Chris D. Daniels, MPA, CAE American Jail Association Hagerstown, Maryland chrisd@aja.org