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RYO JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY STAFF
Travis Hettick, Program Administrator
06.693.9975 ext. 2161
Travis began as a Shift Supervisor for RYO in November 2002,
then moved into the position of Chief of Security, and was then appointed as
the Deputy Director of Security in Spring 2007, before his October 27, 2007
appointment as RYO's Program Administrator. He earned a
Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Studies from Montana Tech of the
University of Montana in Butte, Montana. He has also completed
extensive training in safety and security issues within a correctional
facility.
Deeanna Hoffman-Queer, Deputy Director of Operations
406.693.9975 ext. 2163
Deeanna started as a security officer with RYO in November 2002, then moved
on as a Shift Leader before taking the combined position as RYO's
Special Education Teacher and Case Manager for the county offenders.
In Fall 2006, she was appointed as the Principal and, in Spring 2007,
was promoted to the Chief of Security position. She was promoted
to her current position as Deputy Director of Operation in Fall 2007. She holds a Bachelor of
Science in Secondary Education from the University of Montana at Dillon,
formerly the Western Montana College.
Barbara E. Kelly, Clinical Treatment Director
406.693.9975 ext. 2162
Barbara came on board with RYO in December 2004.
Her previous employment includes working in ICU/CCU, obstetrics, an
emergency room, a correctional setting, a psychiatric hospital, and she also
worked as a hospital nursing supervisor. Additionally, she served as
the Clinical Therapist for a school-based day treatment setting for four
years. She has earned the following degrees: Registered Nurse from St.
Patrick School of Nursing, Missoula, Montana; Bachelor of Science in Human
Services from the University of Great Falls, Great Falls, Montana; Master of
Professional Counseling from the University of Great Falls, Great Falls,
Montana; Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology -- with specialization in
Clinical Psychology -- from Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Barbara also holds Licensures in Nursing and Clinical Professional Counseling
in both Kansas and Montana. She specializes in clinical psychology
with child, adolescent, and family emphasis. Barbara was born in
Wisconsin and raised in the northwestern mountains of Montana. She is a
member of the American Psychological Association, Ladies Ancient Order of
Hibernians, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Auxiliary, and the Anaconda Catholic Community. Barbara enjoys
spending time with her husband of 35+ years and their four children.
Gary Mullaney, Physical Plant Manger
406.693.9975 ext. 2175
Gary was hired as RYO's Physical Plant Manger on September 10, 2007. He brings a wealth of
hands-on construction and carpentry experience, having
previously been the Construction Superintendent for Swank Enterprises
during which time he was actively involved in the construction phase of
RYO. Gary worked for 4 years as a carpenter apprentice, was in
quality control for the Corp. of Engineers, and the operator of heavy
equipment. Additionally, he has received special vocational
training for small engine repair and has 40 hours of OSHA training.
John Pellegrini, Administrative Hearings Officer
406.496.5080
John has been with CCCS since January 1994. He coordinates the resident disciplinary process
for the men's and women's centers, as well as the Connections and RYO programs.
John earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology with a
Social Justice option from Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana.
Chris Quigley, Sexual Offender Therapist; Licensed
Addiction Counselor
406.693.9975 ext. 2166
Prior to coming to RYO in November 2002, Chris had a private practice where
he offered sex offender evaluations and intensive outpatient treatment
services for adults and adolescent clients. He was also the
former director of sex offender treatment programming at Montana State
Prison. He earned a Bachelor's of Social Work with a minor in Native
American Studies from the University of Montana - Missoula, and a
Master's of Social Work from Walla Walla College in Walla Walla, Washington.
Chris has received training in ABEL Sexual Interest Screening and in HARE
Psychopathic Testing.
Sean O'Connor, Case Manager
406.693.9975 ext. 2172
Sean came on board in September 2006. Prior to that, he worked as a Sampler and Data Processor
at HCM and a Purchasing Agent at Harrington Bottling. Sean earned his Bachelors degree in History
with a minor in Political Science from the University of Montana. He is a Butte native.
Mike Welch, Case Manager
406.693.9975 ext. 2170
Mike was a school teacher before joining RYO on May 17, 2010. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in History
and Social Science with a minor in Physical Education K-12 grades from the University of Montana in Dillon, Montana.
He is a CPR Instructor/Trainer for the American Red Cross. He was formerly an Instructor/Trainer in Water Safety.
Mike's hobbies include weight lifting, fishing, and hunting.
Marc Elich, Case Manager
406.693.9975
Marc began his employment on January 25, 2010 at RYO as a security member
and was then promoted to Case Manager at WATCh/CCP West before taking the
Case Manager position at RYO in January 2012.
He earned his Bachelors degree in Sociology/Criminology from the University of
Montana.
Steve Picard, Principal
406.693.9975 ext. 2174
Steve joined CCCS in August 2009. He was previously employed as the school
Principal in Havre and St. Ignatius, Montana. Steve earned a Masters in Educational
Leadership from the Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington and a Bachelors from Carroll
College in Helena, Montana. He has achieved K-12 Principal
Endorsement. Steve is a Butte native who is a fan of football
and he also enjoys golfing and hunting. He is a member of the Elks, Lions, and
Eagles.
Katie English, Secondary Teacher
406.693.9975 ext. 2177
Katie came on board in September 2002, and prior to her current position at
RYO, Katie worked at both the
Women's and Men's Pre-Release Centers. She previously was a
sixth-grade school teacher. Katie earned her Bachelor's in
History/Political Science with emphasis in Elementary Education and Middle
School Endorsement from Jamestown College in Jamestown, North Dakota.
Kirk Walker, Secondary Teacher
406.693.9975 ext. 2174
Kirk joined CCCS in October 2007. Prior to that, he worked as a
teacher. Kirk earned his Bachelor's in Elementary Education at the
University of Montana, and his Master's in Technology in Education at Lesley
University in Cambridge, MA.
Rick Sparks, Secondary Teacher
406.693.9975
Rick was a high school science teacher for 34 years prior to joining RYO's educational team
in September 2010. He has a Master's degree in Bi-Lingual/Cross Cultural Education. Rick
is a Diversity Trainer for NEA Human and Civil Rights Department. He is a Certified Trainer for Journey
to a Hate-Free Millennium Program from New Light Media.
Bob Olson, Chief of Security
406.693.9975 Ext. 2167
Bob joined CCCS in July 2001 as a Resident Assistant at the Butte Pre-Release Center Men's Program,
then moved to the RYO Program in June 2003 where he served as a Juvenile Correctional Officer until December
2003 when he was promoted to Shift Leader until March 2008 when he accepted his current position as Chief of Security.
Bob earned his Bachelor's degree in Liberial Studies from Montana Tech of the
University of Montana in Butte. He has received special training in Handle with Care, and Safety and Security in
Correctional Facilities. Bob enjoys coaching baseball and basketball in the community and
spending time with his family.
Valerie Elmose, Juvenile Correctional Officer Shift Supervisor
406.693.9975
Valerie has been with RYO since November 2002 and brought with her 13 years of experience
in the mental health field. She was previously employed as a Staff
Coordinator at Evergreen Health Care, a Case Manager at Brown Schools of
Montana, a Purchasing Agent for the State of Ohio, a Case Manager for
Children's Acute Care, and a Psychiatric Programmer for the Dayton Mental
Health Center. Valerie studied Psychology for two years at the Sinclair
Community College in Dayton, Ohio and has had extensive training in Sex
Offender Treatment for both offenders and victims.
Chris Tierney, Juvenile Correctional Officer Shift Supervisor
406.693.9975, Ext. 2177
Chris joined RYO on May 2, 2006 and was promoted to Shift Supervisor in
March 2010. He was previously employed as a Fire Fighter. Chris has
received special training in safety and security in correctional facilities.
He enjoys spending time with his family, especially his daughter.
Christopher Thatcher, Juvenile Correctional Officer Shift Supervisor
406.693.9975
Christopher joined RYO in May, 2005 as a Correctional Officer, was then promoted to
Shift Leader until December 2007 when he was promoted to his current position as
as a JCO Shift Supervisor. He teaches Frist Aid, CPR, and Security Procedures. He enjoys
spending time with his wife and two children and playing cribbage.
Nick Jeffery, Juvenile Correctional Officer Shift Supervisor
406.693.9975
Nick began his employment with CCCS in April 2006 as a Client Technician at the Connections Corrections
Program. In August 2007, he was promoted to Juvenile Correctional Officer at RYO, then Shift Leader in March 2010,
and in November 2011 to his current position as JCO Supervisor. Prior to coming in board at CCCS, he worked
for NorthWestern Energy as a production worker on the gas crew. He has special training in Gang Awareness Security Procedures.
In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, motocross racing and spending time with his family.
Lindsay LeProwse, Registered Nurse
406.693.9975 ext. 2171
Lindsay joined RYO on July 16, 2008. She previously worked as an RN at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings,
Montana and at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California.
Lindsay earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Montana Tech of the
University of Montana in Butte.
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