Joel McAnulty

Joel McAnulty was named the Deputy Director of Community Based Corrections in March 2026.

McAnulty brings nearly three decades of experience in community-based corrections to the role. He began his career in 1995 with the 2nd District, where he held a variety of positions related to pretrial services, probation and parole, and treatment programming. He later served as the assistant director in the 2nd from 2013-2023 before being selected as the director for the 6th District.

Throughout his career, McAnulty has been actively involved in advancing workplace culture, strengthening emotional intelligence, and implementing leadership principles aligned with the DOC’s mission and values.

As Deputy Director, McAnulty will work closely with district leadership and central office staff to enhance programming, strengthen partnerships, and support the DOC’s mission of protecting the public, employees, and individuals under supervision.