The State Board of Pardons and Paroles held the first agency-wide meeting of employees for the year on January 21, 2016. The meeting included updates from the Board Chairman Terry Barnard and from Executive Director Chris Barnett. All five Board members were in attendance. Director Barnett told employees the agency's direction will be guided by the four "E"s": Enhancing operations, Engaging personnel, Educating community stakeholders and Eliciting active participation. At the Town Hall, employees reaching milestones of state service were recognized.