Appointments and Promotions, Beyond the Badge

SATF hosts second promotion ceremony

SATF warden shakes hands during a promotion ceremony. The American flag can be seen in the background.

The Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF) recently hosted their second promotion ceremony for 13 employees.

The day started off with the presentation of colors by the SATF Honor Guard. John Gallegos, a SATF employee, sang the national anthem.

Following the opening ceremony, Warden Bryan D. Phillips thanked the family members who were able to attend and congratulated all of the SATF members on their promotions.

The promoting staff were allowed to bring four guests to attend the ceremony.

The following staff members were honored for their recent promotions:

  • Craig Hendricks, Prison Industry Authority (CalPIA) Custodian II
  • Raymond Cruz, CalPIA Custodian II
  • Bradley Domen, Painter III
  • Fred Gonzales, Correctional Plant Supervisor
  • Johnny Hughes, Materials and Stores Supervisor (M&SS)
  • Anthony Jones, M&SS
  • Bridget Jensen, Correctional Supervising Cook
  • Nicole Pendergrass, Executive Assistant
  • Christina Solis-Toone, Personnel Supervisor
  • Tylar Buchnoff, Correctional Counselor
  • David Diaz, Correctional Counselor
  • Valoree James, Labor Relations Analyst
  • Sonya Gonzalez, Staff Services Analyst

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