Major Richard Bygrave Reese, MBA, J.P. Retired Military Officer, Commissioner of Corrections since June 2003.
Born: Glasgow, Scotland July 7, 1956.
Marital Status: Married with one (1) son and three (3) daughters.
Education:
- Queen’s University, (Canada)
- University of New Orleans (USA)
- Barry University (USA)
- Jamaica Institute of Management (Jamaica)
- College of Arts, Science and Technology (Jamaica)
- Wolmers Boys School (Jamaica)
Career:
- Department of Correctional Services, July 2003 to present;
- Dirk Armoured Services Limited and Securicor Jamaica Limited 2000-2003;
- Kingston Restoration Company Ltd. 1999-2000;
- Homeowners Building Society 1996-1999;
- Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management 1994-1996;
- National Housing Trust 1990-1994;
- Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Relief Coordination 1987-1990;
- Jamaica Defence Force 1974-1987.
Boards:
- Member, Parole Board;
- Member, Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Board;
- Member, United Nations Volunteer, Disaster Assessment Team.
Interest: Auto Sports and Target Shooting.
Clubs: Kiwanis Club of Kingston.
Motto: “Who Dares, Wins”.