Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) recently promoted several senior-level employees within the company's Business Development department at its headquarters in Nashville, company officials announced today.

”These proven professionals bring a wealth of experience to their new roles at CCA,â€� said Tony Grande, executive vice president and chief development officer. ”The knowledge and skills of these individuals will only enhance our company as we maintain our leadership position in the corrections industry.â€�

Lucibeth Mayberry has been promoted to vice president, deputy chief development officer. Mayberry began her career at CCA in 2003 as a senior director, Customer Relationship Manager (CRM). She has since served as managing director, State Customer Relations and most recently served as vice president, Research, Contracts and Proposals. Before joining CCA, Mayberry served as a senior associate of the Taxation and Estate Planning Practice Group at the Nashville-based law firm Stokes, Bartholomew, Evans and Petree. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee, a juris doctorate degree from Vanderbilt University and a master of laws in taxation degree from the University of Florida.

Natasha Metcalf now serves as vice president, Customer Contracts. Metcalf also joined CCA in 2003 as vice president of Local Government Customer Relations and most recently served as vice president and associate general counsel, Contract Management, within CCA's Office of the General Counsel. Metcalf joined CCA after serving four years as commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Human Services. She also worked as general counsel for the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration from 1997 to 1998 and was deputy legal counsel to Tennessee Governor Don Sundquist in 1996. She holds a bachelor's degree from Hampton University and a juris doctorate degree from the College of Law at the University of Tennessee.

Brad Regens is now managing director, State Customer Relations. Regens began his career at CCA in 2007 as senior director of State Customer Relations, where he was responsible for managing business relationships with established and prospective state partners in the southwestern United States. Regens also served as the director of Fiscal Policy for the Arizona House of Representatives. Regens holds a master's degree in public policy from Duke University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Bart VerHulst has assumed the role of managing director, Federal and Local Customer Relations. VerHulst spent 12 years on the staff of United States Senator Bill Frist in Washington, D.C., most recently as his chief of staff. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Hope College.

The company also announced the addition of a new member to its Business Development team.

Ben Shuster has joined CCA as a senior director/customer relationship manager for State Customer Relations. He previously served as a consultant for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C. Shuster has also worked as special assistant to the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and as trip coordinator/lead advance representative in the White House for the Office of the Vice President. He holds a bachelor's degree from Dickinson College and a master's degree from Thunderbird School of Global Management.

About CCA

CCA is the founder and industry leader of the private corrections management industry, representing the nation's fifth-largest corrections system, behind the federal government and three states. CCA currently operates 65 facilities, including 41 that are company-owned, with a total design capacity of approximately 81,000 beds in 19 states and the District of Columbia, with more than 17,000 employees who provide comprehensive educational, vocational, therapeutic and addictions treatment programs intended to prepare inmates for successful re-integration with society.