PRESIDENT – RONALD W. WHITFIELD

Ronald W. Whitfield became a member of the Department on November 17, 1978 where he was assigned to the Queens House of Detention for Men (QNHDM). He was promoted to the rank of Captain in 1984 and was assigned to the House of Detention for Men (HDM) on Riker’s Island. During his assignment at HDM, he was among the first Captains assigned to work in 1A, 1B and 3 block, which were designated as CPSU areas. Captain Whitfield worked there approximately three years before becoming the intake Captain from 1989 until his transfer to Queens Courts in December 1995.

Ron’s service to the CCA began in 1987 when he was elected union delegate at HDM and his rise in the union was rapid. One year later he was appointed to the Executive Board as the Legislative Chairman. As the Legislative Chairman, Ron was instrumental in forming relationships with members of the Senate and Assembly in Albany. He also helped establish contacts with members of the City Council, who were vital in granting Home-Rule Messages for legislation submitted. Together with the then-CCA lobbyist, Mr. Floyd Holloway and the CCA President, Ron worked towards correcting the pension inequities.
In recognition of his invaluable contribution to the CCA, in October 1996, Ron was reassigned from the courts to work in the CCA office and take over the position of 1st Vice President. As the 1st VP, Ron continued to work in Albany.

Ron has always communicated with the delegates’ every day to address their issues. He oversees all of the grievances submitted and works with the delegates to try and resolve them at the facility level first.
On January 1, 2007, Ron assumed the Presidency of the CCA. In June of the same year, Ron and his entire Board were re-elected to a 4-year term by an overwhelming majority. Ron’s years of dedicated service to the membership are only one of the reasons that he won the privilege of serving as your President. Ron vows to continue to dedicate all his time and effort in ensuring that each and every Captain receives total representation.

1ST VICE PRESIDENT – PATRICK FERRAIUOLO

Patrick Ferraiuolo is a 26-year veteran of the Department. Patty began his career at the Correction Institution for Men (CIFM). After working in CIFM for two years, he was transferred to the Manhattan House of Detention (MHD) where he remained until being promoted to Captain in July 1987.

His first assignment as a Captain was CIFM, where he worked in the housing areas for two years. He was then transferred to one of the prison barges in Manhattan, MTF II, assigned to the intake area. In the winter of 1990, he was transferred to OBCC. While working in OBCC, he held many different posts such as Intake, Clinic, and Security Captain for CPSU. Shortly after being transferred to OBCC, he was elected a union delegate.

As a delegate, respect and admiration was a mutual feeling between him and his peers. It was always apparent that whenever a Captain needed assistance Patty would give 110%.
After working in OBCC for more than seven years, he was transferred to the Manhattan House of Detention (MDC). Because of his efforts as a union delegate, the Captains at OBCC awarded him with a plaque recognizing him as their honorary delegate for his years of fighting to maintain the Captains rights and dignity.

In July of 1999, Patty was elected to the Executive Board as the Sergeant at Arms. Two years later, he was appointed to the Financial Secretary position. As an Executive Board member, he has always believed in total representation for all Captains. Whether it meant showing up at a roll call or a party for a Captain that was retiring, attending a parade, going to visit Captains at their facilities to talk and assist the delegates in working out problems, Patty always put the needs of CCA members first. One of his main functions as a Board Member for the past four years has been working with Frankie and Gentile, the CCA Legal Counsel assisting in the pretrial OATH hearings. His years of experience as a Captain have proven to be extremely beneficial to the CCA and its members.

On January 1, 2007, Patty was promoted to 1st Vice President. As the 1st VP, he continues to focus his energies on the membership. After working the jails for over twenty-five years, Patty knows first hand just what a Captain is up against each and every day and he vows to ensure that all Captains continue to receive the very best Union representation possible.

2ND VICE PRESIDENT – GUY W. BROWN

Guy W. Brown became a member of the Department on July 23, 1987 and was assigned to the House of Detention for Men (HDM) Central Punitive Segregation Unit. As an officer in CPSU, he worked the 1A house on the 3x11 tour. As one of the first officers to open the Unit, he was chosen to recruit other officers from the Academy when officers became available. In 1989, he joined the Emergency Service Unit. In 1991, he was transferred to the Queens Courts, where he remained until promoted in 2001.

He requested to be assigned to the Anna M. Kross Center after his academy training to further enhance his working knowledge as a supervisor. Recognizing the harsh treatment and scrutiny that Captains were subjected to, he decided to run for Delegate in 2003.

After winning the Alternate Delegate position, he made substantial changes to the treatment and working conditions of all Captains in the Command. In order to effectively legitimize the changes, he wrote grievances and Labor Management agendas, some of them 13 items long. He also wrote grievances for other commands as well, and offered advice when asked. His background from working in HDM and AMKC has served him well. His investigation packages were used in the Academy for the newly promoted as a reference.

In 2005, he was assigned to the CCA Executive Board as the Sergeant at Arms. His assignments were two of the biggest jails on the Riker’s Island, AMKC and GMDC, but he doesn’t limit himself to any one area. He goes anywhere he is needed and he always returns calls from the membership. Although he has been reassigned to Queens, he visits the island often, whether called or not.

In 2007, he was appointed to Secretary of the CCA and won re-election to that post in July of the same year. In December 2007, Guy was appointed as 2nd Vice President. His vision is that all Captains work together in order to provide stronger unity and realize that it is not the Board that is the Union, but it is the membership. With a background in tough jails, military, and college, he values the position of Captain most.

TREASURER – RODNEY E. ALBURY

Rodney E. Albury was appointed to the New York City Department of Correction in December of 1985. He served as a Correction Officer from 1985 to 1997, working at ARDC on a steady 3x11 tour. In 1991, he was assigned to the Intake Area until 1997. He was promoted to the rank of Captain in May of 1997 with assignments at ARDC and GRVC. His assignments at GRVC consisted of Control Room Captain for three years, Security Captain and Environmental Health Captain until his reassignment to the Support Services Division.

Rodney was elected as Alternate Delegate to the CCA representing GRVC in February 2000. He then became the Delegate to GRVC in September 2002 where he served until October 2005. In November 2005, he was appointed to the Executive Board of the Captains’ Association serving as the Financial Secretary. In December 2007, Rodney was elevated to the Treasurer’s position. Rodney had always been an active Delegate providing leadership and stability to the members of his facility and brings the same to his Executive Board position. His educational background is an advantage to the membership. He received a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration from Delaware State University in 1978.

SECRETARY – KATHYANN FERGUS

Kathyann Fergus began her career in the Department on August 3, 1989 and was assigned to the Adolescent Reception and Detention Center (ARDC), now known as the Robert N. Davoren Center (RNDC). She worked throughout the facility, mainly in the housing areas, until her assignment to the Institute of Inner Development Program (IID). During this assignment, her cerebral abilities brought her to be transferred to the Operations Division under Chief Eric Taylor. In 1998, Kathyann’s next assignment was in the Gang Intelligence Unit where she stayed until her promotion to Captain on January 26, 2001.

Her initial assignment as a Captain was in ARDC. Soon after her assignment to ARDC, Kathyann was assigned as the Administrative Captain until her transfer to OBCC/CPSU in October 2002. After one year working in CPSU, Kathyann returned to ARDC and was assigned as the Medical Services Captain. Kathyann ran for Alternate Delegate and was elected by her peers. Soon thereafter, she elevated to the Delegate position. Through her efforts, the working conditions and treatment of Captains there improved dramatically.

Kathyann’s assignments include ARDC/RNDC. West Facility, JATC and Headquarters. Her leadership abilities are evident by her being elected twice to serve as a CCA Alternate and Delegate in ARDC. Kathyann looks forward to using the skills and knowledge she has developed in her position on the Executive Board.

FINANCIAL SECRETARY – FRANKY SOTO

Franky Soto has been a member of the Department since July 15, 1985, beginning his career at the North Facility (now known as OBCC). While working there, he gained extensive knowledge of Receiving Room & General Office procedures.

Franky was promoted to Captain in August 1993 and his first assignment was at GMDC (TDY) until he was transferred to his parent command at GRVC where he served for eight years. He worked various posts there and was assigned as the Operations Captain where he took on responsibilities including monitoring Security Risk Groups (pre & post Gang Intel), Intake, Recreation and Investigations.

After 16 years of jail time, his excellent work was recognized by then Chief Sheila Vaughn. He went to work for Chief Vaughn for three years until her retirement when he transferred to his next assignment in S.O.D.
On February 1, 2001 while working as the Patrol Supervisor, Franky helped save two nurses assigned to the West Facility when their car plunged into the icy waters off Riker’s Island and were trapped inside. Franky jumped into the freezing water, swam to the quickly submerging vehicle and helped rescue the women. For his courageous and decisive actions he received the Department’s Exceptional Merit Award and was acknowledged by the CCA with the Distinguished Service Medal.

Franky believes the job takes teamwork. “There was no such thing as a single Captain having a bad day. We worked as a team for everything from mess-hall duty to incidents. Together we did it all. Your assigned post did not limit you to an area. The entire jail was our post.”

In 2004, he was elected SOD Delegate. During his tenure there, Franky captured the Executive Board’s attention with his sincere enthusiasm, commitment and passion for the rank of Captain. Once again his work ethic paid off when he was recognized by the Executive Board and unanimously voted on as the new Sergeant-at-Arms. Franky was elevated to the Financial Secretary post in December 2007. Franky continues to be adamant about remaining in SOD where he can easily access the membership when needed. He patrols Riker’s Island on the 3x11 tour (4x2’s).

LEGISLATIVE CHAIRMAN – WILLIAM INMAN

Captain William Inman began working for the Department on February 14, 1983. He was assigned to AMKC and worked in various locations in the facility. He was promoted to the rank of Captain on November 30, 1990 and was assigned to GMDC. Because of his versatility and assertiveness, he was assigned the task of supervising high classification inmates on the north side of the facility. Billy’s involvement with the CCA began in 1992 when he was elected by his peers to represent the Captains of the George Motchan Detention Center as their Delegate. Billy was the recipient of the Honorable Mention Medal for an act of extraordinary personal bravery performed in the line of duty on June 26, 1996 during an inmate disturbance. The Honorable Mention is the second highest Departmental Medal.

Billy remained Delegate until 2000. He was transferred to Brooklyn Courts in 2001 and he was elected to the Delegate of Brooklyn Courts. He continued to ensure that all Captains are treated with respect and dignity for the job they do each and every day. In 2003, in recognition of his years of being a dedicated and committed Delegate, then-President Peter D. Meringolo and the Executive Board appointed him to the Sergeant at Arms position. Two years later he was elevated to the Legislative Chairman position, a post that he was re-elected to by overwhelming majority in June 2007. Billy is busy cultivating relationships with members of the NYS Senate and Assembly in Albany and working hand in hand with the CCA Lobbyist, Peter D. Meringolo. Billy is dedicated to strengthening our Union and improving benefits for our members and their families. He will continue to assist all Captains and remind them not to lose focus of the struggles we have gone through in the past and continue to work collectively to better our Union. Billy currently works out of the Union Office.

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS - JOSEPH FERRAMOSCA

The CCA’s Sergeant at Arms is Captain Joseph Ferramosca. Joe is a 27-year veteran of the Department and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Executive Board. Over his career, Joe has been assigned to a variety of Commands and Units. As an officer he was assigned to HDM and Support Services. On July 2, 1987, Joe was promoted to Captain. Over 20-plus years as a Captain, his assignments include OBCC for 12 ½ years and Headquarters for 3 years. Since 2003, he has been assigned to the Special Operations Division and is currently the Personnel Captain there.

Joe was assigned to the Department’s support contingent sent to Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. He spent over a month there, one of a small group of Captains supervising a team of over 80 correction officers working in 4 Louisiana State Prison facilities and in New Orleans. Joe also was awarded the Department’s Meritorious Duty medal for actions taken on September 11th, 2001.

Joe has always been an active supporter of our Union. He has worked on the Annual Golf Outing, which raises scholarship money for our college-bound children. He was a Delegate in OBCC and in SOD prior to his appointment to the Executive Board.