Chief Legal Officer Anna Quick brings more than a decade of experience in legal and prosecutorial work to the Indiana Department of Correction. She serves as the agency’s chief legal advisor to the commissioner and executive leadership team. Anna joined IDOC in July 2019 and previously served as deputy general counsel of operations. Prior to joining IDOC, she worked for six years as a deputy prosecutor in Marion County.
Chief Communications Officer Noelle Russell joined the Indiana Department of Correction in 2025, bringing 20 years’ experience across government and nonprofit communications. As a journalist, she spent a decade covering the criminal justice system, giving her a deep understanding of public safety issues and the importance of clear, credible messaging. She leads IDOC’s storytelling efforts and media relations, focusing on strengthening transparency and public trust.
She oversees: • Staff Attorneys
She oversees: • Staff and Stakeholder Communications • Media Relations and Public Information • IDOC Website Content • Employee Communications Portal • Audio/Visual Projects
• Contract Compliance • Legislative Services • Sex and Violent Offender Registration • Victim Services and Notification • Public Records • Litigation
Chief Operating Officer, Indiana Correctional Industries Lindsey Ellison is a seasoned corrections professional with more than 16 years of experience spanning re-entry, operations, leadership, and workforce development. Her work focuses on expanding real-world training opportunities for Indiana’s incarcerated population while strengthening operational performance and organizational growth. Lindsey’s progressive leadership across the Department is marked by a track record of optimizing systems, scaling impact, and delivering improved operational outcomes.
She oversees: • Indiana Correctional Industries
• Workforce Development and Training Programs • Production, Performance, and Operational Strategy • Industry Partnerships and Facility-based Manufacturing Programs
Human Resource Director Benitta Thornton brings nearly two decades of experience in human resources across Indiana state government. She began her career in 2006 with the Indiana Department of Transportation and later transitioned to the State Personnel Department, supporting multiple state agencies in a variety of HR roles. Prior to joining the Indiana Department of Correction, she served as human resources director for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Chief Financial Officer Cherie Olson brings more than 30 years of experience in accounting and finance to the Indiana Department of Correction. Her background includes service as IDOC’s Controller and roles across state and local government, the airline industry, and private-sector organizations. She works closely with IDOC leadership and the State of Indiana to ensure fiscal responsibility while supporting agency operations and public safety.
She oversees: • Budgeting • Financial Analysis • Payroll • Vendor Payments and Purchasing • Grants and Projects
She oversees: • Recruitment and Retention • Employee Relations • Organizational Development
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