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Commissioner Reagle

Christina Reagle

Commissioner

Christina Reagle was appointed commissioner of the Indiana Department of Correction by Governor Eric J. Holcomb in October 2022. Reagle began her career in state government in 2010 as an accountant with the Department of Child Services, before moving to IDOC in 2011. Prior to her appointment, she held several positions with the department including controller, chief financial officer, and deputy commissioner. Commissioner Reagle holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana State University.

Mission

We promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry.

Vision

As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity and professionalism.



Mission

We promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry.

Vision

As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity and Professionalism.


Elliot Anderson

Chief of Staff

Elliot Andersonis the chief of staff for the Indiana Department of Correction. Along with serving as the agency’s ethics officer, Mr. Anderson oversees its fiscal, legal, and health services operations, as well as policy development and accreditation. He began his career in state government with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security after practicing law as a deputy prosecutor and assistant city attorney in northern Indiana for nearly a decade. Mr. Anderson earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law. He focuses on managing the agency’s priorities and organizational strategy, developing operational efficiencies, and designing and executing agency projects and initiatives in support of staff wellness and retention.

Elliot Anderson

James Basinger

James Basinger

Deputy Commissioner of Operations

James Basinger serves as the deputy commissioner of operations, overseeing adult facility operations, classification, parole, work release, industries, the Office of Investigation and Intelligence, and the department’s Emergency Response Operations team. DC Basinger has over 30 years of experience in the correction’s field and holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and master’s degree in business administration. DC Basinger is also a veteran, serving 25 years in the United States Military (USMC, US Army, National Guard), and receiving multiple awards and accolades during his distinguished military career including the Combat Infantry Badge and Combat Action Badge while serving in Iraq. He retired as a Command Sergeant Major from the 76th Infantry Brigade in 2009.

Christine Blessinger

Deputy Commissioner of Re-Entry and Youth Services

Christine Blessinger serves as the deputy commissioner of re-entry and youth services and has been with the IDOC for 23 years. Ms. Blessinger began her corrections career in detention before working her way up to executive director of the division of youth services. She is a member of both the Council of Juvenile Justice Administrators (CJJA) and the American Correctional Association (ACA). DC Blessinger holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology from Indiana State University.

Christine Blessinger

Annie Goeller

Annie Goeller

Deputy Commissioner of Strategic Alignment

Annie Goeller is deputy commissioner of strategic alignment for the IDOC. Her role is responsible for ensuring projects important to the agency stay on track, using data and analytics for long-term planning, and improving communications about ongoing work. She oversees the construction services, data science and analytics, technology, legislative, and communications divisions. Annie has a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Prior to coming to the IDOC, Annie worked in communications and also spent more than 13 years working in the media as a reporter and managing editor for a community newspaper.

Erica Parish

Deputy Commissioner of Diversity & Development

Erica Parish serves as the deputy commissioner of diversity and development. She has a diverse background of corporate, education, and non-profit experience, most recently serving as the executive dean of academic affairs at Owens Community College in Ohio. There, she led efforts to improve the culture and quality of life in addition to maintaining institutional accreditation and student success metrics. She has over 20 years of experience in training and development work and continues to teach, train, and facilitate conversations regarding diversity and inclusion. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Bowling Green State University.

Erica Parish

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