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MARTIN HALL JUVENILE DETENTION STAFF
Randy Miller, Program Administrator
509.299.1400 ext. 1420
Randy was hired on December 19, 2005. He spent 15 years as a
police officer for the City of Coeur d' Alene. Within that 15
years, he spent time in various divisions of the department. He
was a Detective for two and a half years, a member of the Department's
CARE Traffic Team for approximately five years, and a Field Training
Officer (FTO) for over eight years. Randy was promoted to the rank
of Sergeant and Lieutenant in the later part of his career. As a
Sergeant, he was responsible for the organization or field commanding of
all major public events in the city such as the Aryan Nations Parades,
the Fourth of July activities, and the Ironman Triathlon event.
Randy was a member of the Kootenai County Multi-Jurisdictional SWAT
Team, the Special Response Unit. He was initially an Operator and
then selected as a Team Leader for the SRU. As a Lieutenant, he
was selected as the Team Commander for the Department's crowd control
team, the Special Intervention & Response Team (SIRT). Randy holds an AAS Degree in Law Enforcement and
plans to continue his education. He has received training in First Aid, CPR, and instructs AED and
Therapeutic Option
(Managing Challenging Behavior) for Martin Hall.
Suzanne Keeling, Day Shift/Training Supervisor
509.299.1400 ext. 1401/1407
Suzanne has been employed with CCCS since November 1999. Prior to that, she was employed
with Sister's of Providence as a cook in a retirement facility. She received her schooling
in Anchorage, AK, where she was born and raised. Suzanne relocated to Spokane, WA in 1979 and has been a
resident ever since.
Richard Almanza, Shift Supervisor
509.299.1401
Richard joined CCCS on July 27, 2009 as a Correction Officer. He previously worked as a sales
executive for a number of companies. Richard earned a Bachelor of Arts
from Gonzaga University with a sociology major and a criminal justice minor.
He grew up in Spokane, WA.
Neal Perkins, Supervisor/Maintenance
509.299.7733
Neal joined CCCS on November 22, 2000. He previously worked in
Juvenile Corrections prior to coming on board. Neal also worked as
an electrician's apprentice, a part time auto mechanic, and did electric
motor repairs and rewinds. He completed the Washington State
Juvenile Corrections Academy in 2001, attended the Stanley Lock Smith
Seminar, and also a seminar for Manager and Supervisor Training.
He was honored to receive the 2008 Pete Graves Award from CCCS.
Neal coaches and assists the Spokane North Little League. During
the summer, he and his family enjoy heading to the lake for swimming,
boating, fishing, and trail riding on motored vehicles.
Erin Chilson, Chief Juvenile Corrections Officer
509.299.7733
Erin joined CCCS in 2007. He previously worked in the Customer Service industry for the Spokane Club. He has also worked
for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Detention. He earned his degree in Sociology and Children Studies
from Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Washington. He has completed, at the top of his class and with high honors,
his DOCC Certification from a state academy for correction. He has worked with juveniles for over 8 years in various aspects of
community programs. Erin was born and raised in Eastern Washington. He likes to spend his free time with his wife and child. They
enjoy doing all sorts of outdoor adventures.
Jeremiah Johnson, Juvenile Corrections Officer
Jerry was hired in February 2007. He previously worked as a Juvenile Probation Officer. He earned his Masters
degree from the University of Montana - Missoula. He was born and
raised in Butte, Montana.
Melody Youker, Case Manager
509.299.1413
Melody started with CCCS in September 2000.
She has an extensive background working in other correctional facilities
that include Brown Stone, Eleanor Chase House, and Turner House and she
did her internship for Spokane County Juvenile Diversion Unit. She received a Bachelor's degree in Sociology with an
emphasis in Criminal Justice from Montana State University located in
Bozeman, Montana. She has taken special training in
Level of Service, Mental Health and Behavioral Management.
Larry Gardner, Principal, Alternative School Programs
509.477.2451
Larry has been employed with North East Educational Service District 101, Spokane, WA since 1991. He has been
involved with Martin Hall School since it opened in November 1999. Previously, Larry taught Middle School/High School English
in Montana for five years; served as the School Psychologist in Sandpoint, ID and Spokane, WA for seven years; and has been
the Principal of Alternative School Programs for the past twelve years.He has earned the following: BA, Secondary Education
from the University of Montana - Missoula; M.Ed., Special Education from Idaho State University; Ed.S., School Psychology
from Idaho State University; and Principal Certification from Eastern Washington University. Larry was born in Great Falls,
Montana; he lived in Montana for about 30 years.
Lisa McDaniel, Food Service Coordinator
509.299.7733
Lisa began as a Kitchen Cook/Aide in the Martin Hall Juvenile Detention
Facility September 1999. She was promoted to her current position as
Food Service Manager in the fall of 2002. She has earned an AAS
degree from Big Bend Community College and a BS degree in Food Science
and Nutrition.
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