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Ensures the division contributes to public safety through evidence-based supervision objectives, enforcement of constitutional and statutory laws and the efficient and effective management of the unit.
The Chief and her deputies are responsible for maintaining high standards, strength, service, innovative approach and budget oversight of the Probation Division.
Chief Probation Officer
Chief Probation Officer Gina Johnson has received her Bachelor of Arts in Child Development and Masters in Public Administration. She began working for the Probation Agency in 1990 as a student worker. Since then she has worked a variety of assignments including field supervision, investigations and institutions.
Assistant Chief Probation Officer
Assistant Chief Probation Officer Candice Modica has over 20 years’ experience working in the field of probation. Ms. Modica graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society. She currently oversees the Administrative Services Bureau. Ms. Modica has a passion for promoting transformative interventions, professional growth and development for staff, and positive community contributions. Outside of work, Candice enjoys spending time with her family while enjoying the wonderful community of Ventura County.
Chief Deputy Adult Services Bureau
Tim Dowler was born and raised in the city of Oxnard. He graduated from Oxnard High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology from Culver-Stockton College in Missouri. Tim began his career as a Corrections Services Officer with the Probation Agency in 1995. Since then he has worked a variety of assignments including field supervision, training and institutions. Tim is an Agency instructor and has facilitated Supervisor Leadership Academy modules throughout the state. He rose through the agency’s ranks to his current assignment as Chief Deputy of the Adult Services Bureau.
Chief Deputy Juvenile Services Bureau
Chief Deputy Carrie Vredenburgh was raised in Ventura County. She was a double major in Psychology and Social Sciences, with an emphasis in Corrections, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Oregon University. Carrie began her career as a Deputy Probation Officer with the Probation Agency in 1996. Since then she has worked a variety of assignments including field supervision, investigations, adult and juvenile institutions and the Professional Standards Unit. Additionally, Carrie is an Agency instructor.
Chief Deputy Business Services Bureau
Chief Deputy Sandra Solorzano received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from California State University, Northridge. She attained her certification as a Certified Public Accountant from the State of California. She has been with the Probation Agency since July 2007. Prior to joining the Probation Agency, she worked for the Human Services Agency and the Auditor-Controller’s Office.
Division Manager Legal Affairs
Crystal Davis earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Society from the University of California Santa Barbara and her Master’s Degree in Public Administration with an emphasis in Leadership and Management from California State University Northridge. She began her career with Ventura County Probation Agency as a Deputy Probation Officer in 1998. She continued to climb through the ranks to her current position as Division Manager. Her assignments have included Youth Services, East County Field Services, Clifton Tatum Center, Repeat Offender Prevention Program, West County Felony Services, Juvenile Facilities (Detention and Operations), Staff Training Unit, East County Probation and Post Release, Juvenile Field Services and Adult Court Services. Additionally, Crystal is an Agency instructor.
Division Manager Adult Court Services
Andy Souza was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, a suburb of Los Angeles. He graduated from California Lutheran University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. He began his career with the Ventura County Probation Agency in 1996. Since then he has worked on a variety of assignments including adult and juvenile field supervision, institutions, and adult investigations. Andy is an Agency instructor and has facilitated Supervisor Leadership Academy modules throughout the state. He rose through the agency’s ranks to his current assignment as a Division Manager of the Adult Court Services.
Division Manager Adult Safety Realignment
Division Manger Theresa Hart was born and raised in Ventura County. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Government with minors in Criminal Law and Public Policy at Sacramento State University. She has been with the Probation Agency since 1994 with most of her career served in Juvenile Justice. She is an Agency trainer and is a member of the California Association of Probation Services Administrators. She is a loyal Dodger fan and is a big fan of USC football.
Division Manager Juvenile Facilities Housing
Division Manager Declan Tormey was born and raised in Ventura County. He majored in Psychology and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University-Northridge. Declan began his career as a Corrections Services Officer with the Probation Agency in 1999 and was assigned to the Clifton Tatum Center. He also worked as Corrections Services Officer II in the Juvenile Facility. He became a Deputy Probation Officer in 2004. Since then, he has worked a variety of assignments including adult field supervision, adult investigations, juvenile institutions, professional standards, and post release supervision.
Division Manager Adult Field Services
Dolores Barnett was raised in the City of Santa Paula. She graduated from Santa Paula High School, received her Bachelor degree in Sociology and Criminology from California State University Northridge, and graduated from California Lutheran University with a Master Degree in Public Policy and Public Administration. She began her career with the agency as a student worker and rose through the ranks to her current position as Division Manager of the Adult Field Supervision Services. Dolores is an agency instructor and serves as an agency range master, Taser instructor, and years as a defensive tactics instructor. She has held a variety of assignments including Juvenile Investigations, Juvenile Placement, Adult and Juvenile Field Supervision, Specialty Court Programs, Staff Training, Probation and Post Release Supervision, and the Juvenile Facilities.
Division Manager Administrative Services
Rosa Padilla was raised in the city of Fillmore. She graduated from Fillmore High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from California Lutheran University. She began her career with the Ventura County Probation Agency as a Student Aide and rose through the ranks to her current position as Division Manager of the Administrative Services Bureau. Rosa is an Agency instructor, and she has held a variety of assignments including Juvenile Intake, Early Intervention, Youth Services, Juvenile and Adult Field Supervision, Professional Standards, Juvenile Placement, Juvenile Facilities, Juvenile Investigations, Repeat Offender Prevention Program and Juvenile Insights Mental Health Court.
Division Manager Juvenile Field Services
Chris began working for the Probation Agency in 2000, while completing his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from California Lutheran University. He has held a variety of assignments in adult and juvenile field supervision, investigations, training, and has also worked as a Parole Agent out of the city of Oxnard.
Division Manager Juvenile Facilities Housing
Division Manager Teresa Jimenez was born and raised in the city of Oxnard. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration with a minor in Sociology from San Diego State University and her Master of Public Policy and Administration from California Lutheran University. She began her career with the Ventura County Probation Agency in 2004 as a Deputy Probation Officer. Her assignments have included adult investigations, adult and juvenile field supervision, juvenile institutions and post release supervision.
Division Manager Juvenile Facilities Operations
Heidiann Cobos was born and raised in Ventura County. She graduated from Santa Paula High School and earned an Associates of Arts Degree from Ventura Community College. In addition, she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland: European Division, while living in Germany. She began her career with the Ventura County Probation Agency as a Deputy Probation Officer and rose through the ranks to her current position as Division Manager over the Juvenile Facilities: Juvenile Court and Operations. Heidiann held a variety of assignments to include Youth Services, Early Intervention, Juvenile and Adult Field, Investigations, Professional Standards, Specialized Services, and Juvenile Facilities. It has been her honor to serve her community for the past 26 years.
Accounting Manager Fiscal Services Division
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