Cumberland has new Community Corrections manager

Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor		Alvin W. Keller Jr. Secretary
North Carolina Department of Correction

For Release:	Contact: Keith Acree
Date: Feb. 8, 2010	Phone: 919 -716-3700

Cumberland has new Community Corrections manager Sharon Phillips

FAYETTEVILLE -- Sharon Phillips is the new manager for Community Corrections operations in Cumberland County.

Comprised of Cumberland County, District 12 has approximately 3,575 probation, parole and community service offenders under its supervision. Its staff of 70 employees includes approximately 50 probation and parole officers.

Formerly a chief probation/parole officer in the district, Phillips succeeds the retired Wayne Marshburn. The Fayetteville native has been in Community Corrections since 1986, beginning as a court intake officer. She has a bachelor of arts degree from UNC-Wilmington.

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