Department of Corrections
Mary Godfrey Promoted to Branch Manager Of Program Services

Press Release Date:  Wednesday, July 06, 2011  
Contact Information:  Todd Henson
(502) 564-4726 (office)
(502) 229-5638 (cell)
 


Kentucky Department of Corrections Deputy Commissioner James Erwin today announced that Mary Godfrey has been promoted to Branch Manager of Program Services. Godfrey’s promotion was effective July 1st.

“Mary Godfrey has a varied background within the Department and will bring a wealth of experience with her,” said Erwin. “Her great communication skills and professionalism will make her successful in this newly created position.”

Godfrey began her state employment career as a technical services representative with the Job Services Office in 1974. She came to the Department of Corrections (DOC) in 1980 as a personnel administrator at the Luther Luckett Correctional Complex (LLCC). In 1989, Godfrey was promoted to instructor and moved to the Division of Corrections Training. In 1991, upon completion of her undergraduate degree, she transferred to the Division of Probation and Parole where she worked as an officer.

In 1995 Godfrey retired from the DOC with 21 years of service and went to work as a police officer for the Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2005, Godfrey returned to the DOC as a program administrator to write content for Crimcast, a new computer-based training program. In 2006, she was promoted to branch manager of the Central Region Training Center. In the fall of 2009, Godfrey transferred to the Central Office as a program administrator with the Office of Adult Institutions.

Godfrey is a graduate of the University of Louisville where she earned a degree in Correctional Administration. While working at LLCC, she twice received the Secretary’s Award. Godfrey is also a member of Southern States Correctional Association (SSCA), the American Correctional Association (ACA) and Kentucky Council of Crime and Delinquency (KCCD), where she is currently serving as the 2010-2011 KCCD State President.