Rollin Cook Steps Down as Executive Director of Utah Department of Corrections
After 29 years of dedicated service to Utah, Department of Corrections Director Announces Departure
DRAPER – The Utah Department of Corrections announced the upcoming departure of Executive Director Rollin Cook who has served five years in his current position and dedicated 29 years of overall service to the State of Utah.
“I am grateful for Rollin’s years of dedicated service to the State of Utah, and for his leadership in the Department of Corrections,” said Gov. Gary R. Herbert. “Rollin leaves behind a legacy of hard work and accomplishment, and while we will miss him, we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”
Since his appointment, Cook has transformed the department by adopting servant leadership principles.
He has made employees the department's top priority, engaging them in decision-making, ensuring they have the proper resources to do their jobs, and providing the support they need to succeed personally and professionally.
During his tenure, Cook has advocated for and received pay increases for the department's certified officers including a career ladder; opened dialogue with community partners; directed key policy reforms related to such areas as visiting, mental health and restricted housing; and tapped administrative leaders capable of positioning the department for future innovation and success.
“Although it is difficult to leave such an incredible organization and its extraordinary employees, it’s time for me to engage new professional opportunities and spend more time with my family,” said Cook. “I’m excited for the future, but also saddened to be leaving an organization and its people who are of the highest caliber and whom I genuinely love.”
Rollin previously worked for the Salt Lake County corrections system. He joined the county in 1989 and worked his way through the jail's ranks from officer to, ultimately, chief deputy. Rollin also led the re-opening of a closed jail as a therapeutic-style facility with expanded programming.
Cook’s departure will be effective May 15, 2018. The governor will appoint an interim director in the near future.
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Dear Dave,
My husband and I are just starting Baby Step 1 of your plan. Prior to this, we told my two nephews we would buy them laptop computers for college. They don’t get a lot of encouragement or support from their immediate family, so we try to help them when we can. Should we go ahead and honor this commitment, postpone getting our starter emergency fund in place, and possibly take on a little more debt, or bow out of the agreement?
Lisa
Dear Lisa,
Well, it’s difficult to be generous when you’re broke. You don’t even have $1,000 to your names, and you’re going to buy two laptops? I don’t know how much debt you have, or what your household income is, but I do know neither of you have managed your money very well in the past.
If you make $50,000 a year, and you have $70,000 in debt, you should sincerely and apologetically bow out. Explain that you made a big mistake, and just be honest about why you can’t provide the laptops. If you make $200,000 a year, but you’ve just been incredibly silly and lazy with your money, you should buy the laptops and then get serious about growing up and getting control of your finances.
Don’t make promises, financial or otherwise, you can’t keep. I know this is a tough, embarrassing situation, but it’s what I would do if I were in your shoes.
—Dave
Dear Dave,
Do you think the value of a “tiny home” would depreciate like a trailer?
Romeo
Dear Romeo,
That’s a tough one. I’m not certain they would depreciate like a trailer, but I don’t think they would go up in value much, either.
Anytime there’s a very limited demand for something, the price or value doesn’t generally increase. And there are very few people looking to buy tiny homes. The tiny home movement is kind of a niche thing. It’s a very narrow market, and something that doesn’t have a lot of demand isn’t going to appreciate.
I would avoid the tiny house movement if I were you, Romeo. Don’t invest in things that don’t have proven track records and don’t go up in value. I love real estate, but not tiny real estate!
—Dave
*Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 13 million listeners each week on 585 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.
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Founder Jamie Tworkwoski To Speak
At NCSP's "Rally To Prevent Suicide"
In Washington, D.C. this Saturday, April 21st
Melbourne, FL - April 18, 2018 - To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) announces founder Jamie Tworkowski will speak at the National Council for Suicide Prevention's (NCSP) first national Rally To Prevent Suicide this Saturday, April 21st from 5:30pm-6:30pm on the West front steps of Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Alongside the NCSP, the National Council for Behavioral Health, the American Psychological Association, the Cohen Veterans Network, and other leading health organizations, TWLOHA will add their voices to the call for Congress and the President to make suicide prevention a public health priority. For more information, please visit: www.rallytopreventsuicide.org.
On the upcoming event, TWLOHA founder Jamie Tworkowski shares: "We're so excited to participate in the Rally to Prevent Suicide. It's an honor to stand alongside so many organizations and individuals who are working hard to save lives. We're proud to represent the TWLOHA community on Saturday in Washington, and you're certainly invited to join us!"
Between 1999 and 2015 suicide claimed 604,878 American lives and an estimated 15 million more attempts. Current data indicates increases in middle-age adult suicides and in youth (ages 5-14) suicides reaching a 40-year high, compounded by 20 veteran suicides every day and additional active duty military suicides daily.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Rally to Prevent Suicideand show their support for improving the mental health of all Americans and preventing the tragedy of suicide. Attendees will be able to hear from top leaders in the field of mental health and suicide prevention and listen to stories of hope and resilience from individuals who have struggled personally and families who have lost loved ones to suicide.
To Write Love on Her Arms is a nonprofit dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. It exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery. Since its start in 2006, TWLOHA has donated over $2 million directly into treatment and recovery and answered over 200,000 messages from over 100 countries.
This past September, TWLOHA wrapped its 6th annual campaign to honor National Suicide Prevention Week and World Suicide Prevention Day. The organization was overwhelmed by the amount of love and support shown during this year's campaign, titled, "Stay. Find what you are made for,"during which over $103.5K was raised for treatment and counseling. The campaign was shared by supporters all over the world, including NBA player Kyle Korver, US Women's National Soccer Team stars Alex Morgan, Christen Press, and Ashlyn Harris, actress Shantel VanSanten, Switchfoot's Jon Foreman, Dustin Kensrue of Thrice, actress and singer Debby Ryan, The Ready Set's Jordan Witzrigreuter, and Jess Bowen of The Summer Set, all of whom were featured in a special video message directed by Dustin Miller, a Florida-based filmmaker and longtime TWLOHA collaborator: https://youtu.be/37cB2CQt_YA.
WHAT: "Rally To Prevent Suicide"
WHO: National Council For Suicide Prevention, TWLOHA Founder Jamie Tworkowski, and more
WHERE: Capitol Hill | West Front Steps | Washington, D.C.
WHEN: Saturday, April 21st | 5:30pm-6:30pm
INFO: www.rallytopreventsuicide.org
National Council for Suicide Prevention:
The National Council for Suicide Prevention, a national coalition of seven leading nonprofits working to end suicide in the United States, works to advance suicide prevention through leadership, advocacy, and acting as a collective voice for those impacted by suicide.
NCSP Members
American Association of Suicidology
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The Jason Foundation
The Jed Foundation (JED)
Samaritans USA
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
The Trevor Project
Rally Sponsors
The National Council for Suicide Prevention
The National Council for Behavioral Health
The American Psychological Association
The Cohen Veterans Network
To Write Love on Her Arms
Donna and Phillip Satow
