Oregon Department of Corrections announces new appointments to executive team

Oregon Department of Corrections Director Colette Peters has appointed three new people to manage key functions at the department that operates 14 institutions and employs thousands of people.

Nathaline Frener will serve as assistant director of correctional services; Gail Levario as assistant director for human resources; and Rem Nivens as the administrator of the Office of Communications, according to a press release sent out earlier this week.

Frener has more than 10 years of experience working directly with people in the criminal justice system, and most recently served as the director of Lane County’s Juvenile Department, according to the press release.