Jeff Hadnot began his career at National Institute of Corrections in 2014, as the Academy Division Chief in Aurora, Colorado. Jeff currently oversees the learning and performance, leadership, and cognitive behavioral initiatives at NIC, as well as the NIC Information Center and website. Jeff also currently presides as the Federal Corrections Director on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Correctional Training Personnel (IACTP). Prior to NIC, Jeff held the following positions at the Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar (NAVCONBRIG Miramar): Programs & Industry Director (2012-2014), Training Director (2011-2012), and Vocational Director (2007-2011) and led the Canine Companions for Independence dog training program. While at NAVCONBRIG Miramar, Jeff established accredited industry programs and helped the brig obtain certification in National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) as an Accredited Training Sponsor. Before joining NAVCONBRIG, Jeff served 9 years in the U.S. Navy aboard USS Lake Champlain CG-57 as a Sonar Technician and at Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center as an instructor, instructor evaluator, and a Master Trainer. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, a Master of Forensic Sciences, and a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys rebuilding Volkswagens and hiking, fishing, and hunting across Colorado.
