Region Presidents - Federal Probation and Pretrial Officers Association

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Dion Thomas, President - Great Lakes Region

In September 2007, I was appointed as a United States Probation Officer for the Eastern District of Michigan. I have a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and master’s degree in Public Administration. Since being appointed as an officer, I have been fortunate enough to serve a tremendous court, staff, and our system as a whole. In 2018, I was elected as FPPOA’s Great Lakes Regional President. In 2020, I was promoted to the position of Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer.

Joshua Rothman, President - Northeast Region

I am currently a Supervisory Pretrial Services Officer in the Southern District of New York. I began my career in the district in 2005 as a technician and have served as a Pretrial Services Officer Assistant, Pretrial Services Officer and Intensive Supervision Specialist. I have served as a STARR coach and am a graduate of the FJC’s Leadership Development Program. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland and a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

I became an FPPOA member in 2008 and served as a District Representative before being elected Northeast Region President. Involvement with FPPOA is very important to me because it is an opportunity to be aware of what is going on in our system to help facilitate change. Being a member is also a wonderful opportunity to connect with officers throughout the country. As someone who comes from a district with a separate Pretrial Services Office, the mission of Pretrial Services is very important to me, and I hope to bring that viewpoint to FPPOA.

Glynis Eaton, President - Mid-Atlantic Region

Glynis Eaton is a Supervising United States Probation Officer in the Western District of North Carolina, and works in the Charlotte, NC office. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Appalachian State University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She has been a supervisor for four years, and before that served as the Program Development Specialist and Training Coordinator in her district.

Erica Simpson, President - Southeast Region

I was appointed as a U.S. Probation Officer in the Middle District of Georgia in October 2017, after having served as a Probation Services Assistant since October 2014. I currently conduct presentence investigations, serve as an active member of my district’s Data Quality Team, mentor new officers, and assist in providing in-district training. I have a Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology from Kennesaw State University and a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Public Policy from Valdosta State University. I am also a graduate of the FJC’s Federal Court Leadership Development Program.

I have been a member of FPPOA since 2022 and fully realized the impact membership in FPPOA can have while attending the association’s National Training Institute in August 2022. I believe FPPOA can foster purposeful work rather than work for work’s sake through connectedness, recognizing and acknowledging officers for their efforts and innovations, and championing system-wide support system programs that empower officers to achieve work-life balance. I am honored to promote the mission of FPPOA and serve our members.

Jennifer Morris, President - Central Region

I was appointed as a U.S. Probation Officer in the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, in January 2007. These past 16 years have been spent in Court Services as a Presentence report writer, with cross-training in Pretrial Services; in Post-Conviction supervision; and as a Supervisor over Court Services and Post-Conviction officers. I also oversee the Sex Offender Management Team and the Diversity Group for the district.

I became a member of FPPOA in 2007 and was chosen as the FPPOA Central Region President in 2014. I worked on organizing the past four National Training Institutes (NTIs). Additionally, I work with the District Representatives of the Central Region to provide information, select a Line Officer of the Year (LOY), and promote memberships.

Being a member of FPPOA allows me to give back to the agency as a whole and to work toward the betterment of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services through training and advocacy. I love being part of an organization that promotes wellness, education, networking, and the recognition of officers and staff.

Sharie Lutt, President - Western Region

I was appointed as a United States Probation Officer for the District of Arizona in May 2003 as a presentence officer. In 2007, I transferred to supervision operations where I have been since under various roles, to include: Generalist; Intensive Supervision Specialist; Supervisor; and currently Assistant Deputy Chief for supervision operations in Phoenix and Flagstaff Arizona since 2017. These two cities offer notable differences I am grateful to experience each and every day. From the four seasons, Grand Canyon helicopter supervision, and vast land mass of the Flagstaff office to the oversight of supervision for the fifth largest city in the United States (Phoenix), delivering work experiences around immigration as well as metropolis issues and significant high volume casework. I am also an ad junc faculty member for the Federal Judiciary Center.

I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Human Development and Family Relationships from the University of Nebraska-Kearney, and earned my Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University. I have been the Western Region President for FPPOA since approximately 2014 and have assisted with many National Training Institutes, to include Tucson, AZ; Scottsdale, AZ; Orlando, FL; and Oklahoma City, OK. I strongly believe the training FPPOA provides is invaluable as it specifically pertains to federal supervision. In addition to trainings offered, there are many other rewarding and impactful endeavors we focus on as a board, to include: scholarships, the benevolence fund, participation at Chief Advisory Group meetings, and Line Officer of the Year awards and presentations. I continue to remain passionate and committed to expanding the voice of FPPOA through the addition of district representatives, meetings, collaboration with other agencies, and look forward each year to the contributions of the board and members who collectively improve the roles of federal probation and pretrial officers.