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Facility Administrator Charles “Chuck” Maiorana began his career in corrections in 1991 with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).  After serving in various positions at the BOP with increased responsibility, he joined GEO in 2016 as the Facility Administrator at the Blackwater River Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility (BRCRF) in Florida.  

Facility Administrator Maiorana has successfully improved operations year over year during the four years of his tenure. The Facility has produced positive results and outcomes for the customer and those in our care as a result of his leadership. For example, the Facility has seen significant improvements in staffing levels, educational programming rates, grievance reduction rates, reduced customer audit findings, and improvements in GEO Corporate Audit findings. Chuck has been instrumental in making considerable improvements in emergency preparedness and readiness at BRCRF and is respected by his peers as one of the finest leaders in this arena.  Chuck’s expertise has been invaluable the past couple of years as he has set the standard for others in preparing for and responding to Hurricanes, most notably, Hurricane Michael, which ravaged the Panama City area.

Facility Administrator Maiorana also understands the importance of effective programming at the Facility and continues to focus on this area. He encourages his staff daily to communicate and resolve inmate complaints at the lowest possible level. Under the direction of Facility Administrator Maiorana, the leadership team at BRCRF tours the facility frequently to interact with staff and the population to evaluate “Purpose and Place” throughout the Facility. This effort and focus on GEO's Continuum of Care has led to decreases in resident discipline and grievances concerning gain time and property. 

Facility Administrator Maiorana has an impeccable relationship with the on-site Contract Monitor and Florida Department of Management Services leadership. This has led to zero non-compliant findings in the last 18 months.  

Facility Administrator Maiorana and his staff sponsor at least one community project each year. This includes sponsoring a nursing home for Christmas, an “Angel Tree” for the Santa Rosa Kid’s House and Family Promise, and a school supply drive for local schools in the area. 

Furthermore, Facility Administrator Maiorana understands the importance of positive community relations and giving back to the local community. He maintains a very positive working relationship with the community relations board and interacts with community leaders frequently, as well as local law enforcement and other emergency personnel. Chuck goes above and beyond to represent the facility and the company. His leadership and expertise don't go unnoticed and he is more than deserving of being selected as the Facility Administrator of the Year.