William Allan Gittere (Bill) is the Warden at Ely State Prison. He began his distinguished military career as a combat medic in the U.S. Army. Gittere re-enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves after 9/11.

In 2005, Gittere completed his Bachelor of Science degree in business management with the University of Phoenix.

He retired from the U.S. Army in 2014. Captain Gittere’s military decorations include the Expert Field Medical Badge, Senior Air Crew Member Wings, German Military Proficiency Badge in Gold, Bronze Star, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Army Commendation Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Global War on Terrorism Medal.

During his time in the Reserves, Bill and his wife moved to Ely. In 2007, he started his NDOC career as a correctional officer trainee at Ely State Prison. He promoted to senior correctional officer in 2009, a correctional sergeant in 2010 and correction lieutenant in 2014. In 2016, he was promoted to associate warden.

David Drummond is an Associate Warden of Operations at Ely State Prison. Mr. Drummond has been working in Corrections for the past 22 years, starting his career path with the Texas Department of Corrections as an officer. He has continued to develop his career, advancing from correctional officer to Associate Warden.

 
His experiences over the years have provided him with great insight and passion for corrections and all its many aspects. Having worked in such a diverse industry in multiple states, he is able to take on many tasks at once. His primary focus remains ensuring that everything is done safely and securely for all concerned while adhering to the guidelines of institutional and departmental policies.