William Straughn – (870) 267-6303

The Deputy Director of Institutions is responsible for overseeing various Institutions within the Arkansas Division of Correction as well as Central Classification, Central Transportation and Accreditation.

• Agency Accreditation Manager: Shelly Lawrence – (870) 267-6343
• Central Classification Administrator: Daisha Thompson – (870) 267-6675
• Central Transportation Supervisor: Dwana Johnson – (870) 267-6120

The Institutions currently overseen by the ADC Deputy Director of Institutions are:

• East Arkansas Regional Unit in Marianna – (870) 295-4700
• Grimes Unit in Newport – (870) 523-5877
• Maximum Security Unit in Tucker – (501) 842-3800
• McPherson Unit in Newport – (870) 523-2639
• Tucker Unit in Tucker – (501) 842-2519