Administrative Staff

Débora Borgas

Warden

Débora Borgas serves as Warden of Ely State Prison, where she provides executive leadership and oversight of institutional operations, security, and staff performance. With a corrections career spanning nearly two decades, she is recognized for her strong leadership, operational expertise, and unwavering commitment to professionalism, accountability, and public service.

Since beginning her career in 2007 as a Correctional Officer, Warden Borgas has advanced through the ranks and established a distinguished record of service in the administration of adult correctional facilities. Her experience encompasses security operations, tactical readiness, staff development, emergency preparedness, contingency planning, regulatory compliance, and institutional management.

Warden Borgas brings extensive knowledge of the laws, policies, procedures, and standards governing correctional operations at the federal, state, and local levels. She is also experienced in ACA accreditation processes and post-incident evaluation, further reflecting her commitment to operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. 

As Warden Borgas is dedicated to maintaining a safe, secure, and professionally managed institution while upholding the highest standards of correctional leadership.

David Drummond

David Drummond

Associate Warden

David Drummond serves as Associate Warden at Ely State Prison, bringing more than 29 years of progressive experience in corrections and institutional operations. He began his career with the Texas Department of Corrections as a Correctional Officer and has advanced through the ranks through a demonstrated commitment to professionalism, accountability, and operational excellence. 

Over the course of his career, Associate Warden Drummond has developed broad experience across multiple correctional systems and states, providing him with a well-rounded perspective on the complexities of institutional management. His background reflects a strong understanding of correctional operations, staff leadership, and the importance of maintaining safe, secure, and effective environments for staff and incarcerated populations alike. 

 

Associate Warden Drummond provides leadership focused on safety, security, and compliance with institutional and departmental policies. He is recognized for his operational insight, and dedication to upholding the highest standards of correctional professionalism.

 

 

Curtis Rigney

Associate Warden

Curtis Rigney serves as Associate Warden at Ely State Prison, bringing more than two decades of dedicated service with the State of Nevada. He began his career in 2004 as a Correctional Officer Trainee at Ely State Prison and has advanced through the ranks through a sustained commitment to safety, security, professionalism, and operational excellence.

Over the course of his career, Associate Warden Rigney has held positions of increasing responsibility, including Correctional Officer, CERT Correctional Officer, Senior Correctional Officer, CERT Senior Correctional Officer, Correctional Sergeant, and Correctional Lieutenant. His extensive experience reflects a strong foundation in correctional operations, emergency response, staff leadership, and institutional management.

Associate Warden Rigney provides leadership focused on maintaining a safe, secure, and effective institution while upholding the highest standards of correctional professionalism.