United States Deputy Wardens

01/10/2026

08/18/2025

Congratulations to President Ryan LeGore on an outstanding year. Warden LeGore led an awesome Oregon host committee in hosting the 78th annual conference. Many comments were made that this was one of the best in many years. Ryan was presented with a plaque expressing the Association’s appreciation for his hard work and making him a lifetime member. Congrats!!

08/06/2025

Congratulations to Mike Thurmer, retired Warden in winning the prestigious Norm Beisner Award at the 2025 annual conference. Mike had a distinguished career with the Wisconsin DOC and has been served in numerous capacities with the USDWA. From president, board member, and committee chair, Mike has always served with professionalism and dedication. Congrats Mike!

08/02/2025

Congratulations to Jodene Pertto as being selected as the 2025 Deputy Warden of the Year. Jodene is the Deputy Warden of the Green Bay Correctional Institution in Wisconsin.

06/07/2025

What a privilege to present backpacks full of toys to the children of the fallen officers of 2024 at the CPOF memorial in Minneapolis. Thank you USDWA for championing this cause for 24 years.

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day!

03/24/2025

Congratulations to President Ryan LeGore on his promotion to Superintendent of the Two Rivers Correctional Institution for the Oregon Department of Corrections.

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On behalf of Eastside Institutions Administrator Jamie Miller and Westside Institutions Administrator Tom McLay.

We are pleased to announce Ryan LeGore as the new Superintendent of Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI).

Ryan began his career with the Department of Corrections in 2006 as a Correctional Officer at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI). In 2008, he worked as a work-out-of-class (WOC) Corporal and later a WOC Sergeant. In 2011, Ryan was promoted to Correctional Lieutenant. In 2018, he was promoted to Correctional Captain before working as a WOC Correctional Rehabilitation Manager for a year. He enjoyed his time in Correctional Rehabilitation, learning alongside the Counselors earning his EPICS Certification. Ryan spent six months at Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI), where he worked a job rotation as the Assistant Superintendent of Correctional Rehabilitation.

In 2023, Ryan was promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Security at EOCI and most recently has been working as the Assistant Superintendent of General Services.

Ryan is currently the President of the United States Deputy Wardens Association (USDWA) and working with Oregon Department of Corrections team to host the 78th Annual Conference in Salem in July.

Outside of work, Ryan has been happily married to his supportive wife of 20 years. They enjoy spending time with their three children, time on the patio, and traveling the world by cruise ship. He enjoys watching the Green Bay Packers and the entire family are huge Seattle Mariners fans.

Please join us in congratulating Ryan on his new role. His experience and knowledge will be invaluable to the TRCI and DOC team.