Advisory Board
Advisory Board Members
The Fort Wayne and Allen County community come together for the common purpose of administering to the needs of law enforcement and detention in our community. The persons at the table today go further by committing resources and cooperation with Community Corrections to better the lives of the individuals we serve. We are thankful for your contribution and continue to look forward to ongoing collaboration and mutual support
Therese Brown
Commissioner, Allen County
Pos: Lay Person/Commissioner Appt.
Term : 01/01/2023 – 12/31/2025
Appointed by Allen County Board of Commissioners
Honorable Ashley Hand, Judge
(Advisory Board Vice Chairperson)
Allen Circuit Court
Pos: Judge w/Criminal Jurisdiction
Appointed by Circuit Court Judge
Troy Hershberger
Sheriff, Allen County
Pos: Sheriff
Statutory by Office Held
Catherine Maggart
Pos: Victim/Victim Advocate
Term: 3/3/2023 – 4/30/2026
Appointed by Allen County Board of Commissioners
Honorable Frances Gull, Judge
Allen Superior Court
Pos: Judge w/Criminal Jurisdiction
Appointed by Circuit Court Judge
Elisha Harris, Assistant Chaplain
Allen County Jail Ministry
Pos: Ex-Offender
Term: 01/01/2025 – 12/31/2028
Appointed by Allen County Board of Commissioners
Bob Armstrong
Allen County Council Member
Pos: County Fiscal Member
Term: 01/01/2025 – 12/31/2025
Appointed by Allen County Board of Commissioners
William Lebrato
Allen County Chief Public Defender
Pos: Public Defender
Statutory by Position Held
Sharon Tucker
Mayor of Fort Wayne
Pos: Executive/Mayor
Statutory by Office Held
Proxy for Mayor of Fort Wayne
Chief Scott Caudill
Fort Wayne Police Department
April Winfield
Allen County Juvenile Center
Pos: Juvenile Representative
Term: 7/20/2024 – 7/19/2028
Appointed by Appointing Judge
Rev. Bill McGill
(Advisory Board Secretary/Treasurer)
Pos: Lay Person/Commissioners Appt.
Term: 05/01/2022 – 04/30/2026
Appointed by Allen County Board of Commissioners
Thet Khine Min
Allen County Juvenile Center
Pos: JDAI Coordinator
Statutory by Position Held
Richard Beck
Commissioner, Allen County
Pos: Lay Person/Commissioner Appt.
Term: 01/01/2025 – 12/31/2028
Appointed by Allen County Board of Commissioners
Honorable Andrea R. Trevino, Judge
Allen Superior Court
Pos: Judge w/Juvenile Jurisdiction
Appointed by Circuit Court Judge
Gradlin (Grady) Pruitt
FWCS Career Academy at Anthis.
Pos: Education Administrator
Term: 05/01/2022 – 04/30/2026
Appointed by Allen County Board of Commissioners
Michael McAlexander
(Advisory Board Chairperson)
Pos: Prosecutor
Statutory by Office Held
Melissa Hayden
Allen Co. Department of Child Services
Pos: Director of Department of Child Services
Statutory by Position Held
Adam Kurtz
Park Center, Inc.
Pos: Mental Health Administrator
Term: 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2027
Appointed by Allen County Board of Commissioners
Eric Zimmerman, Chief
Adult Probation Department
Pos: Probation Officer
Term: 05/01/2022 – 04/30/2026
Appointed by Allen County Board of Commissioners
Honorable David Zent, Judge
Allen Superior Court
Pos: Lay Person/Commissioners Appt.
Term: 1/1/2023 – 12/31/2025
Appointed by Allen County Board of Commissioners
Allen County does not engage in illegal discrimination. No person shall be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, a program, service, or activity of Allen County, or be subjected to discrimination because of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin, religion, income status, or limited English proficiency. Any individual with a disability who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of Allen County, should contact the Allen County ADA and Title VI Coordinator Laura Maser, (260) 449-7555, laura.maser@allencounty.us, as soon as possible but no later than seventy-two (72) hours before the scheduled event. Individuals requiring special language services should contact the Allen County ADA and Title VI Coordinator as soon as possible but no later than at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the date on which the services will be needed.
Advisory Board Meeting Dates
All meetings will take place in Room 2A/2B at Allen County Community Corrections at 12pm.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Local JRAC Meeting Dates
All meetings will take place in Room 2A/2B at Allen County Community Corrections at 12:30pm.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Thursday, December 4, 2025
