Agency Leadership

Glossary of Terms

Office of the Acting Director

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is directed by Jodi Gallman, who was appointed by Governor Henry McMaster on October 9, 2023 as Acting Director. She currently serves under Governor Henry McMaster's Cabinet. View Acting Director Gallman's Official Biography

The Director has overall responsibility for the Department, supervises all staff functions, and ensures that all policies and procedures are followed. The Director's Office includes the Office of the Chief Deputy Director, The Office of Professional Responsibility, The Office of Program Planning and Development and the Chief Information Security Officer.

Office of Chief Deputy Director (Vacant)

The Chief Deputy Director serves as senior advisor to the Director. This position is responsible for strategic planning, cultivating community partnerships, and ensuring that Agency resources are most effectively and efficiently utilized. They have ancillary oversight for daily operations, executive reports, and business practices. They supervise the Deputy Director for the Division of Offender Supervision and Enforcement Services, the Deputy Director for Administration, the Deputy Director for Legals and Policy Management, and the Associate Deputy Director for Paroles, Pardons and Release Services.

SCDPPPS Organizational Chart

	Chad Gambrell Director for Offender Supervision & Enforcement Services This Division supervises offenders under the Department’s jurisdiction through staff in all 46 counties. Deputy Director Gambrell has direct oversight over the Regional Directors, Regional Program Administrators, the Office of Field Programs, the Office of Standards, Compliance and Performance, Recruitment and Volunteer Services and the Office of Continuous Improvement.
	Virginia Anderson Deputy Director for Administration Deputy Director Camp manages this division, which is comprised of Human Resources, the Budget Office, the Office of Fiscal Management, the Project Management Office, the Office of Grants Administration, the Procurement Office, and Information Technology Services.
	Vacant Deputy Director for Legals and Policy Management The Deputy Director for Legals and Policy Management manages the Office of External Affairs, Ignition Interlock Device Program, Administrative Hearings, the Office of General Counsel, the Office of Victim Services and Office of Accreditation Management.
	Mark Simmons Associate Deputy Director for Legals and Policy Management Associate Deputy Director Simmons manages the Office of General Counsel, Administrative Hearings and the Office of Accreditation Management.
	Molly Leake Associate Deputy Director for Offender Supervision and Enforcement Services Associate Deputy Director Leake manages the Special Operations Unit, the Polygraph Examiner, the Intelligence Tracking & Communications (ITAC), and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) SCDPPPS Office.
	Valerie Suber Associate Deputy Director for Paroles, Pardons, and Release Services The Office of Paroles, Pardons, and Release Services is comprised of the Office of Board Support Services, Office of Release Services, Office of Investigations/ Examinations, and the Parole Board.
	Deirdre Nichols Assistant Deputy Director for Offender Supervision and Enforcement Services Assistant Deputy Director Nichols manages the Interstate Compact Office, the Offender Supervision & Enforcement Services HR Liaison, the Field Programs and Supervision Unit, the Digital Forensics Analysis Office, the Electronics Detection K-9 Program, the Sex Offender/GPS Program, and the Resources and Sanctions Office.
	Paul J. Angus Director of Human Resources The Office of Human Resources Management includes Classification and Compensation, Recruitment Services, Employee Benefits, and Records Management Services.
	Allison Avinger Director of Professional Responsibility The Office of Professional Responsibility includes the Office of Privacy and Risk Management, the Office of Internal Audits, Evidence Based Practices, and the Office of Training, Compliance, and Professional Development.
	Deborah P. Douglas Director of External Affairs The Office of External Affairs includes Public Information, Community Affairs, and Forms and Community Programs.
	Stephen Pullie Director of Procurement The Procurement section includes Procurement Services, Property Management, Mail Operations, Printing Services, Shipping/Receiving, and the Law Enforcement Supply Warehouse.
	Marsha Lester Chief Information Officer The CIO oversees the Information Technology Services operations of the Department.
	Derrick Steward Chief Information Security Officer The CISO specializes in agency cybersecurity and IT risk management, working to implement security strategies consistent with the state’s privacy guidelines.