The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Kevin Barnes as the new administrator at Warren Correctional Institution in Manson.
Barnes is a 28-year corrections veteran who most recently served as the assistant superintendent for custody and operations at Nash Correctional Institution. He began his career as a correctional officer at the old Polk Youth Center in Raleigh and has served in staff and supervisory positions at seven state prison facilities. He has also served as a leader on a regional Prison Emergency Response Team.
He is a native of Wilson County and a graduate of North Carolina Wesleyan College with degrees in criminal justice, psychology and religious studies. He is a graduate of the Correctional Leadership Development Program. Barnes replaces former administrator Oliver Washington who retired.
Warren Correctional Institution houses approximately 800 adult male inmates in close, medium and minimum custody. It employs a staff of about 380 employees. Correction Enterprises operates its Janitorial Products plant onsite, where inmates work producing soap, cleansers and commercial cleaning products for government agencies.