Community Corrections Advisory Board

Overview:

The Community Corrections Advisory Boards' primary responsibility is the development of a comprehensive corrections plan consistent with the requirements of P.A. 511 and the criteria, standards, rules and policies developed by the State Board pursuant to Section 4 of the Act.

The scheduled meeting dates are for current fiscal year 2026, which runs from 10/1/2025 through 9/30/2026. All meetings are subject to change

Meeting Schedule 

Jackson County Board of Commissioner Appointees:

Position Member/Appointee Term Expiration
Jackson County Sheriff
 or designee
 Sheriff Gary Schuette Indefinite
City of Jackson Police Chief 
or designee
 Chief Christopher Simpson
proxy: Sergio Garcia
 Indefinite
Circuit Court Judge 
or designee 
 Susan Jordan 
proxy: Charles Adkins
 Indefinite
District Court Judge 
or designee
 Dan Goostrey
proxy: Geremy Burns
 Indefinite
Probate Court Judge
or designee
 Jennifer Kelly
proxy: Lisa Hendricks
 Indefinite
County Commissioner Earl Poleski Indefinite
County Prosecutor Kelsey Guernsey
proxy: Nathan Hull
 Indefinite
Criminal Defense Christine Beecher Indefinite
Public Seat: Business Community Scott Elliott Indefinite
Circuit/District Probation Rich Dase Indefinite
City Council Will Forgrave Indefinite
Public Seat: Communications/Media Dennis Worden Indefinite
Public Seat: Workforce Development Janie Hopp Indefinite
Public Seat: Service Area
(Mental health, public health,
substance abuse)
at least 1, not more than 3
 Chad Surque Indefinite
Public Seat: Service Area
(Mental health, public health,
substance abuse)
at least 1, not more than 3
 John Hayes Indefinite
Public Seat: Service Area
(Mental health, public health,
substance abuse)
at least 1, not more than 3
 Caron Wootten  Indefinite