Christopher Marshall (Photographs courtesy of Kim Ruby-Floyd) Christopher Marshall of St. Ignace and Jerald "Jake" Campbell of Pickford were named this year's Corrections Officers of the Year for the Chippewa Correctional Facility and Straits Correctional Facility, respectively. The officers were chosen for the award by a committee of their supervisors and peers. Each officer became a candidate for the State Corrections Officer of the Year and will be honored at a banquet in Lansing in May.

Mr. Marshall works as a custody officer on the midnight shift. He has been described by his supervisors as professional, conscientious, reliable, and a role model.

"He reflects the leadership principles and core values of the department in both his personal and professional life," said a supervisor, Lieutenant Steven Malette.

Officer Marshall started his career with the Department of Corrections in 2001. He was graduated from LaSalle High School in 1990 and lives in St. Ignace with his wife and three children. He is involved with community and school events, including coaching junior varsity football, wrestling, Little League, and soccer. Mr. Marshall is also a member the St. Ignace Area Schools Improvement Committee and a mentor with the National Guard Youth Challenge Academy.

Jerald Campbell Officer Campbell works as a housing unit officer on the day shift. His supervisors say he is exceptionally reliable and trustworthy, and has a strong personal commitment to continuing to improve the facility and state operations.

"Jake has the ability to make staff and prisoners understand what is expected and what is needed. He is a true leader in every sense of the word. He is willing to go the extra distance for anyone. He is very mature and leads by example," said Captain Robert Mowery.

Officer Campbell started his career with the department in 1988 at Straits Correctional Facility. He was graduated from Pickford High School in 1975. He lives in Pickford with his wife; they have five adult children and four grandchildren. He is active in his community, is a reader in his church, and was appointed to the U.P. State Fair Board. Mr. Campbell is active in 4-H youth programs throughout the Upper Peninsula. He serves as the chapter president of the Michigan Corrections Organization.