MO Department of Corrections

DOC Hires New Chief of Mental Health Services

Dr. Greg Markway

For Dr. Greg Markway, becoming a psychologist merely meant staying focused and keeping the right state of mind. Born in St. Louis, Markway spent his formative years growing up in Jefferson City. In fact, it was during a high school psychology class that Markway knew what he wanted to do.

Markway graduated from Helias High School in 1977, and moved back to St. Louis to attend college and pursue his dream of becoming a psychologist. By 1981, Markway had received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from St. Louis University. Adding to that, he later received a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology in 1984 and finally a Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology in 1989. Both his Master and Doctorate degrees came from the University of Missouri - St. Louis.

During the time that Markway was working toward his doctorate, he built up a considerable degree of expertise and experience in the teaching and clinical aspects of psychology. He's been an instructor at the University of Missouri – St. Louis, as well as Washington University, where he also spent time as a supervisor. His clinical pedigree reads even longer – Markway has worked in hospitals all over St. Louis. In fact, he left St. Louis in 1995 to take a clinical position with St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City. He spent 13 years there before accepting a position with the Department of Corrections (DOC) in July 2008. As the new Chief of Mental Services, Markway is an administrator now and is still getting used to the role. (continued)

Missouri Department of Corrections Lt. Mark Douglas continues to make an impact in the Fulton community months after he passed away. On September 10, 2008, the Fulton Rotary Club honored Douglas as Callaway County's Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. The award was bestowed at a ceremony at Sir Winston's Restaurant & Pub in Fulton less than two months after the death of the officer. His wife, Darla Douglas, was present to accept the G.W. Law Award.

The G.W. Law Award is bestowed annually to a law enforcement official from Callaway County. The recipient is selected by the Fulton Rotary Club from nominations received from the law enforcement agencies throughout the county. This is the 11th year of the award and Douglas has the added distinction of being the first DOC employee to receive recognition for the officer of the year. Past award winners have come from the Highway Patrol, the Sheriff’s Department, or the Police Department.

John Gibbs, a corrections training officer who worked with Douglas, spoke on his behalf at the event. Gibbs hired Douglas and worked with him for six years at the Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center (FRDC). "From day one, it was evident to me that Mark stood head and shoulders above the crowd." (continued)