Anne L. Precythe
Director Anne L. Precythe was confirmed as a member of the governor’s cabinet and director of the Department of Corrections in February 2017. Since then she has channeled her three decades of corrections experience into reinvigorating the department, transforming our culture, and finding innovative ways to reduce risk and recidivism.
Office of the Director
The Office of the Director functions as the central administrative unit of the Missouri Department of Corrections. The office oversees functions of the department's four main divisions as well as special units and offices.
Anne L. Precythe, Director of Corrections
Matt Sturm, Deputy Director of Corrections
Office of the Director: 573-526-6607
Office of Professional Standards
Matt Briesacher, Director
573-522-4654
Office of Research, Planning and Process Improvement
David Edwards, Director
573-526-6587
Budget Unit
Joe Eddy, Budget Director
573-526-6511
Legal Department - Office of General Counsel
Richard Williams, General Counsel
573-522-1634
Emergency Preparedness and Workplace Violence Section
Robert Widener, Coordinator
573-522-8456
Legislative Affairs Office
Isaac Amon, Legislative Liaison
573-526-2695
Public Information Office
Karen Pojmann, Communications Director
573-522-1118
Office of Reentry Services
Ken Chapman, Reentry Manager
573-522-1206
Office of Victim Services
Kimberly Evans, Victim Services Coordinator
573-526-6516
Division Directors
Division of Adult Institutions
Alana Boyles, Director
573-526-6524
Division of Probation and Parole
Julie Kempker, Chief State Supervisor
573-751-8488
Division of Offender Rehabilitative Services
Joan Reinkemeyer, Director
573-526-6493
Division of Human Services
Cari Collins, Director
573-526-6472