The NC Department of Adult Correction has recently announced the appointment of Daniel Attaway as the new Judicial District Manager (JDM) for Judicial District 17. With over two decades of experience in the field, Attaway steps into a role where he is tasked with leading Community Supervision operations across three counties. As reported by the Department's press release, his tenure began on March 3.
Tracy K. Lee, the deputy secretary for Community Supervision, stated, "I am very pleased to promote Daniel Attaway." Inside the district, Attaway is now responsible for a team comprising 60 probation/parole officers and staff who collectively supervise over 2,300 individuals under probation, parole or post-release supervision. According to the Department's announcement, Attaway has built a career on commitment, working various roles within the NCDAC since 2004, as noted by the NC Department of Adult Correction.
Secretary for the Department of Adult Correction, Leslie Cooley Dismukes, emphasized Attaway's impact, saying, "Daniel Attaway has demonstrated his dedication and commitment to maintaining community safety and changing lives for the better." His promotion reflects the high regard in which his vision and leadership are held, particularly regarding his ability to foster team cohesion, as per the NC Department of Adult Correction.
Attaway's credentials boast a climb through the ranks, accepting increasingly complex responsibilities, notably supervising a sex offender caseload transferring to Rockingham County, when he began in 2008. Reflecting on his journey, he was recognized as Division III’s Chief Probation/Parole Officer of the Year in 2022, which further underscores his preparedness for this management opportunity. Attaway told the Department, in a statement echoed by the announcement, about his excitement to shape the future of District 17.
Furthermore, Attaway's diligence and committed work ethic led to his participation in the NCDAC's Master Frontline Leadership Training in 2023. This distinction, coupled with his educational background—a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice with a minor in sociology from Appalachian State University—lays a strong foundation for his new responsibilities in Judicial District 17.
