Meet Your board members

Paul is a 45-year-old male (born January 27, 1977) and is a 1996 graduate of Central High School in Phoenix City, AL. He is married to Lauren Weatherly (22 years) and has 2 children Clayton (21) and Madelyn (17). Paul joined the Russell County Sheriff's Office in November of 2011 and has since made his way through the ranks and at this point is the Assistant Detention Director of the Prentiss L. Griffith Detention Facility within the department. Paul is a graduate of Class 41 of the National Jail Leadership Command Academy. Paul enjoys being able to assist the community as well as help people when they may be at a low point in their lives. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, hunting, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his family.

Lieutenant Shelia Threat serves under Sheriff Jay Jones at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office in Opelika, Alabama, where my career in corrections has been marked by exceptional dedication and progressive leadership. Beginning as a Corrections Deputy, Corporal, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Lieutenant Threat quickly advanced to the role of Training Lieutenant, showcasing her expertise in conflict resolution, crisis management, and effective communication.

Beyond her professional achievements, Lieutenant Threat’s deep-rooted passion for the corrections community shines through. She is dedicated to fostering growth and development among new officers and seasoned deputies, continually striving to enhance the overall effectiveness and cohesion within the field.

Captain Bonesa Davis began working at the Lowndes County Sheriff Office, Hayneville, AL in 2001

as a Dispatcher and moved on up the ladder to her current position as Jail Administrator for the John Hulett Detention Facility. In addition, I serve as the agency AISO and Training Coordinator. I am a member of the Alabama Jail association and a newly elected board member.  I am a native of Lowndes County AL. I am a graduate of The Calhoun High School Letohatchee, Alabama and a graduate of Alabama State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree. My interests include meeting new people, shopping and relaxing with a good movie. 

Lieutenant Janet Parker began her corrections career in 1997 as a jail deputy at the Shelby County, AL Sheriff’s Office.  After serving for 8 years in direct inmate management, Janet received the distinction of being the first female promoted at the Shelby County Jail.  In her 17 years as a sergeant, Janet has served as a shift supervisor and currently heads up the newly created Support Services Unit for the Shelby County Jail where she oversees training, classification, and the first ever jail K9 unit, among many other responsibilities.

Janet is a proud graduate of the National Jail Leadership Command Academy and has earned the distinction as a National Certified Corrections Supervisor.  Janet currently serves her state association in her third term as the Secretary for the Alabama Jail Association.  In addition, Janet has served on various committees on the national and state level and is a current member of the Membership Committee.

  Shelby County Sheriff's Office 

 Sergeant Crystal Motley began her career in corrections in 2010 at the Chilton County Sheriff’s Office. After almost three years of service she ventured out to explore other areas of the workforce before returning to what she loved the most, the corrections world. Sergeant Motley has been employed with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office since 2016 and currently is the sergeant over the Support Services Unit where she oversees the Classification team, Jail K9, Court Liaison and is the coordinator for the jail’s training program. She is a 2018 graduate of The University of Alabama where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Criminal Justice. She then went on to earn her Masters of Justice Administration from Faulkner University. Sergeant Motley is also a National Certified Corrections Supervisor through NIJO.  She is a proud wife to Alex and mother to two little boys, Carson and Owen. In her free time she enjoys traveling, planning events and going on adventures with her little family 

Captain Nixon has been a speaker at many educational jail management seminars, and enjoys speaking to the youths about today’s current events.

Warden Nixon feels staying informed with the changes in jail management is a vital key to maintaining daily jail operations. His goal is to continue to learn about the evolving changes within the jail policies and transfer the learned information to his colleagues by implementing changes where needed. 

He is an avid Alabama Football fan and says "Roll Tide" multiple times a day! 

Lt. Leslie Hood, CJM began his career with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office as a corrections officer, was promoted to Sergeant in 2009 and Lieutenant in 2012.  He received his AAS degree from Jefferson State Community College in 2009 and his BS from Troy University in 2011.  Among his accomplishments is successful completion of the National Jail Leadership Command Academy Class #17, becoming an American Jail Association’s Certified Jail Manager and being recognized by the AJA in January of 2016 as one of the Top 35 under 35.  Lt. Hood, CJM has served on numerous committees for the AJA throughout the years where he learned how the operation of the AJA worked.  He currently serves as 2nd Vice-President for the American Jail Association and is the Immediate-Past President of the Alabama Jail Association.