Virginia Correctional Association
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2011-2012 VCA Board Member
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Ben Wright

Ben Wright began his career with the Virginia Department of Corrections in 1998 as a Store Clerk at Mecklenburg Correctional Center.  Since that time, Mr. Wright has held the positions of Counselor, Treatment Program Supervisor, Statewide Program Manager, Unit Manager, and Assistant Warden.  Recently, Mr. Wright was appointed Warden Senior at Greensville Correctional Center. 

Mr. Wright has been a member of the ACA / VCA since 2000.  He has also been involved in numerous projects and duties to include implementation of the Visitor Tracking Program, member of the VaCORIS Functional Oversight Committee, member and Chairperson for the Publication Review Committee, facilitator for Human Capital, adjunct instructor for the Academy for Staff Development, and mentor for the Corridors Program. 

Mr. Wright received his Associates Degree in Business Management from Southside Virginia Community College in 1995.  At Longwood University, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 1997 and a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice in 2007.  Mr. Wright also received a Certificate in Public Administration at Longwood University in 2007.

   




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