Christina Reagle
Commissioner
Christina Reagle was appointed Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Correction by Governor Eric Holcomb in October 2022. As Commissioner, she is responsible for Indiana’s 24,000 incarcerated individuals, 5,500 individuals on parole supervision, and the team of more than 5,500 corrections professionals statewide. The Indiana Department of Correction consists of 16 adult correctional facilities, 2 adult community re-entry centers, 3 juvenile facilities, and 10 parole districts. Since her appointment, Commissioner Reagle has been working on improving workplace culture and staff wellness, increasing communication and transparency, increasing staff’s involvement in decision making, and promoting the agency’s motto of ‘Changing Lives from the Inside Out.’
Christina began her career in state government in 2010 as an accountant with the Department of Child Services and moved to the Department of Correction in September 2011. She held several positions including controller and chief financial officer before being named deputy commissioner in 2019, overseeing finance, construction services, data science and analytics, and technology services. Christina served as a team leader and mentor for the Department’s Leadership Academy, a program that promotes self-awareness, self-assessment, and personal accountability to developing leaders from multiple state agencies. She also served as an instructor and mentor in their Women in Leadership training program, a program focused on assisting female staff develop their leadership skills, improve communication with others, and understand their importance in corrections.
Christina earned her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis and her Master of Business Administration from Indiana State University. She is a board member of the Association of Women Executives in Corrections and has held the position of Treasurer for the Corrections Technology Association since 2021. She is also a member of the Correctional Leaders Association, where she serves on the Recruitment and Retention, Staff Wellness, and Technology Committees.
Mission
We promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry.
Vision
As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity and Professionalism.
Elliot Anderson
Chief of Staff
Elliot Anderson is the chief of staff for the Indiana Department of Correction. He focuses on managing the agency’s strategic priorities and organizational structure, improving the efficiency of operations, and designing and executing projects and initiatives in support of agency staff. He also oversees the agency’s fiscal, legal, and health services operations, as well as its policy management and accreditation programs. Mr. Anderson began his career in state government with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security after practicing law as a deputy prosecutor and assistant city attorney in northern Indiana. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa and Juris Doctor from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
James Basinger
Deputy Commissioner of Operations
James Basinger, with 34 years in corrections and currently serving as the Deputy Commissioner of Operations for the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC), is recognized for his innovative leadership and focus on cost-saving strategies. His approach to corrections emphasizes integrating technology and implementing operational efficiencies that reduce expenses while enhancing security and rehabilitative outcomes.
Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal justice and a Master’s Degree Business Administration, Basinger is skilled in both strategic and fiscal management, effectively using data-driven approaches to optimize IDOC’s resources. He has a proven track record of introducing reforms that cut operational costs without compromising safety, leveraging his military experience in combat arms from the U.S. Marine Corps and Army to bolster emergency readiness and resourcefulness.
Basinger’s leadership extends nationally, where he collaborates with other correctional agencies to incorporate best practices and identify emerging trends, ensuring that IDOC remains on the forefront of cost-effective and humane correctional management. His relationships with county sheriffs, legislators, and other external stakeholders further support IDOC’s mission, building community partnerships that maximize public safety while minimizing taxpayer burden.
Christine Blessinger
Deputy Commissioner of Re-Entry and Youth Services
Christine Blessinger serves as the deputy commissioner of re-entry and youth services and has been with the IDOC for 23 years. Ms. Blessinger began her corrections career in detention before working her way up to executive director of the division of youth services. She is a member of both the Council of Juvenile Justice Administrators (CJJA) and the American Correctional Association (ACA). DC Blessinger holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology from Indiana State University.
Annie Goeller
Deputy Commissioner of Strategic Alignment
Annie Goeller is deputy commissioner of strategic alignment for the IDOC. Her role is responsible for ensuring projects important to the agency stay on track, using data and analytics for long-term planning, and improving communications about ongoing work. She oversees the construction services, data science and analytics, technology, legislative, and communications divisions. Annie has a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Prior to coming to the IDOC, Annie worked in communications and also spent more than 13 years working in the media as a reporter and managing editor for a community newspaper.
Erica Parish
Deputy Commissioner of Diversity & Development
Erica Parish serves as the deputy commissioner of diversity and development. She has a diverse background of corporate, education, and non-profit experience, most recently serving as the executive dean of academic affairs at Owens Community College in Ohio. There, she led efforts to improve the culture and quality of life in addition to maintaining institutional accreditation and student success metrics. She has over 20 years of experience in training and development work and continues to teach, train, and facilitate conversations regarding diversity and inclusion. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Bowling Green State University.
