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CORRECTIONS FOUNDATION STAFF
Chris Akins, Executive Director Chris Akins joined the Corrections Foundation staff as Executive Director in September 2005. Chris’s tenure in the private and non-profit sector included service in the Florida House of Representatives, the office of State Rep. Bev Kilmer, The American Road and Transportation Builders Association in Washington, DC, the United Way of the Big Bend, and the Republican Party of Florida. He has also performed contract work for OnPoint Advocacy and Direct Impact of Alexandria, Virginia, and numerous political campaigns and parties. Chris is also a past member of the American Association of Political Consultants and has background in fundraising, communications, message development, and campaign coordination. Chris graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and was a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the political science honor society. 
Sheri G. Logue, Administrative Director Mrs. Logue joined the Corrections Foundation staff in May 2003. She received her BS degree in Criminology from Florida State University. Mrs. Logue has more than eleven years non-profit administration experience with prior work in the child abuse prevention field. She is a church and community volunteer, most recently assisting Elder Care Services as a Meals on Wheels volunteer. 
Sheila L. Logue, Program Coordinator Ms. Logue has recently retired with more than 35 years experience with the Florida Department of Corrections. As Program Administrator and Foundation Board member she was instrumental in the growth of the Corrections Foundation, serving as Executive Director from 2001-2003. Under Ms. Logue's leadership the Foundation accomplished many worthwhile endeavors, including the increase of membership from 100 members to more than 12,800 members and the success of the Employee Assistance Program. Sheila has developed a good rapport with Directors, Regional Directors, Wardens and Circuit Administrators in getting emergency employee assistance for their staff in a timely manner. Ms. Logue currently assists the Foundation with membership and special events as our program coordinator. 
Nick Dawkins, Staff Assistant Nick joined the Corrections Foundation as Staff Assistant in June 2006. A Cum Laude graduate of Florida State School, Nick is attending Florida State University working toward a degree preparing him for the medical field. Nick came to the Corrections Foundation after serving in Personnel in the Department of Corrections.
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Due to a serious illness which required me to have surgery performed at Shands Medical Hospital in Gainesville, my supervisors thought enough of me to request assistance from the Corrections Foundation. This surgery required me to be hospitalized for four (4) days, and even after discharge from the hospital I was unable to travel back to Tallahassee for another three (3) days. Assistance from the Foundation enabled my husband and son to stay at a nearby hotel to care for me during my stay in the hospital and upon my release. Without the Foundation’s assistance, it would have been a financial hardship on my family and something else to worry about. I cannot express the gratitude I have for such wonderful co-workers and their generous donations which allowed the foundation to assist me and my family. It is people like the members in the foundation that make life’s misfortunes a lot easier to cope and deal with, and for that I’ll always have gratitude in my heart and will continue to be a member as long as I’m employed at the Department of Corrections! Sharon L. Cherry, CPPB, FCCM Government Operations Consultant II |
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