Danon Colbert
Danon Colbert is the Regional Director for the South Central Region. Mr. Colbert began his career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons in 2003, as a Correctional Officer at FCI El Reno (OK). He continued to serve in positions of increasing responsibility, including Case Manager at FCI El Reno, Unit Manager at FCC Pollock (LA), Executive Assistant/Camp Administrator at FCI Texarkana (TX), Associate Warden at USP Lewisburg (PA) and FMC Lexington (KY), Warden at FCC Tucson (AZ), and Complex Warden at FCC Yazoo City (MS). In March 2024, Mr. Colbert was appointed as Senior Deputy Regional Director for the South Central Region; and he was selected for his current position as Regional Director for the South Central Region in May 2025.
As Regional Director (RD), Mr. Colbert oversees the operations of 21 facilities, including two medical centers, two female facilities, a detention center, and the federal transfer center. He is responsible for the oversight and management of more than 5,300 employees, and the custody and care of approximately 26,500 inmates.
RD Colbert earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma and his Master's degree in Agency Counseling from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. He has been a member of the Senior Executive Service since 2022.