Wayne Scott is Director of Secure Facilities Division and prior to joining CEC served as the Executive Director of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Board of Pardons and Parolees. During his six-year tenure as Executive Director, he was responsible for the confinement, care and supervision of over 600,000 adult felony offenders, the management of over 40,000 employees, and the administration of a biennial budget of $4.6 billion. Mr. Scott is a nationally recognized leader in the criminal justice field whose testimony was key in two cases argued before the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the quality of medical care for state inmates.

John M. Gilbert joined CEC in May 2006 as Deputy Director of the Secure Facilities Division. Prior to joining CEC, John had a distinguished 26-year career with the Texas Department of Justice. John retired as Deputy Director of Management Operations with the Correctional Institutional Division. John brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in institutional management and leadership to CEC.

James R. McCormick joined CEC in January 2006 as Warden of the Bowie County Correctional Center and Bi-State Justice Center. He was promoted to Deputy Director of Secure Facilities Division in October 2009. James has over 20 years experience in the criminal justice/corrections field. His experience includes serving in positions related to all aspects of facility management. James brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in institutional management and leadership to CEC.