The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction announced on May 4 that Tim Gasperson has been promoted to Director of Operations in the Division of Community Supervision.
In his new role, Gasperson will oversee the work of more than 2,000 probation and parole officers who supervise over 84,000 individuals under probation, parole, or post-release supervision across the state.
“Tim Gasperson will make an excellent addition to the Community Supervision leadership team,” said Leslie Cooley Dismukes, secretary for the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. “His many years in the field and his vast experience make him a great fit for helping to create safer communities and further enhancing officer safety.”
Tracy K. Lee, chief deputy secretary of Community Supervision, also praised Gasperson’s promotion. “I’m very happy to promote Tim Gasperson to this important leadership position,” Lee said. “His dedicated and committed service to the division make him a perfect fit for this new role.”
Gasperson began his career as a probation/parole officer in Rockingham County in 2000 and has since served in several counties including Buncombe and Transylvania. He was promoted through various roles such as district field specialist for District 29, chief probation/parole officer supervising specialized programs, Assistant Division Director in Division 4, and most recently as Division Director in Division 4.
He holds a degree from Western Carolina University and is also a graduate of the NCDAC Correctional Leadership Development Program.
