Bree Derrick, Director

As the director of the Idaho Department of Correction, Bree takes a purpose-driven approach to implementing operational changes that enhance public safety outcomes for Idahoans. 

Bree has served as the IDOC deputy director since 2019 and has played an instrumental role in the department’s rise as a national model for correctional systems. She has overseen the divisions of probation and parole, prisons, and management services. Derrick led the department’s staffing efforts, generating national recognition for industry best practices in recruitment and retention. With over 20 years of experience in corrections and behavioral health systems, Bree is nationally recognized for her expertise in evidence-based practices and crime reduction strategies.

Before joining IDOC, Bree worked at the Justice Center. While at the Justice Center, she assisted more than a dozen state correctional agencies in planning and implementing large-scale efforts to instill correctional best practices. Bree began her career with the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals, later working at a private psychiatric hospital and the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. During her 10 years with RIDOC, she held roles as a researcher and mental health clinician.

Bree is a licensed mental health counselor with a master’s degree in counseling and a certificate of advanced graduate study in mental health counseling. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and biking in the Boise foothills.

Chad Page, Chief, Division of Prisons

Chad Page has served as chief of prisons for the Idaho Department of Correction since 2019, where he oversees operations for nine state-run prison facilities, including public safety initiatives, security protocols and practices, mental health care and treatment, education services and reentry programs.

Chad began his career with the department in 2008, as a correctional officer at the South Idaho Correctional Institution (SICI). He served as an officer, corporal and sergeant before promoting to lieutenant at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution in 2013.

Chad has additionally served as the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator at Central Office and captain at IMSI. Chad was promoted to warden at the SICI in 2016. Chad began his state employment in 2000 with the Idaho Fish and Game, spending eight years working as a lead utility craftsman where he gained experience training and supervising employees while completing projects all over the State of Idaho.

Chad's hobbies are spending time with his family, photography, and shining shoes.

Kim Brown, Chief, Management Services

Kim joined IDOC in October of 2022 as Chief of Management Services. Management Services is responsible for managing critical business operations and support for IDOC including budget, payroll, finance, capital construction, contracts, grants, health and nutrition, and sentencing records. Management Services is a team of talented individuals that take great care and pride in their work, including demonstrating the mission of IDOC.

Prior to joining IDOC, Kim worked for the City of Boise Fire Department for 13 years and served in a few roles, including Administrative Services Manager, Fire and Police Finance Manager, and Planning & Administration Assistant Chief. This work included managing and leading teams in contracts, worker’s compensation, payroll, department budgets, financial planning/analysis, lifetime wellness programs, strategic planning, collective labor agreement intricacies, department publications, data insights/analysis, and administrative services. Kim has also worked in the private sector for corporate and planning functions in industries including casinos, technology, fund investment, and capital planning. She attended college in Nevada and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. Kim enjoys spending time with her family, spending time outdoors, traveling, watching baseball and attending concerts.

Brian Underwood, Chief, Division of Probation & Parole

Brian T. Underwood rejoined IDOC in 2019 as the chief of the Probation & Parole Division. He was born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho. Brian earned an Associate’s and Bachelor of Science degree from Idaho State University. He also achieved Idaho’s Advanced Peace Officer Certification and graduated from the Idaho Certified Public Manager course.

Brian began his law enforcement career in 1988 as a police officer for the City of Pocatello. He joined the Idaho Department of Correction in 1992 as a probation/parole officer, rising through the ranks to serve as district manager of the Sixth Judicial District Probation/Parole Office. From 2002 to 2010, he served as warden of the Pocatello Women’s Correctional Center. On May 20, 2010, Brian took the Oath of Office as the United States Marshal for the District of Idaho, serving in both the Obama and Trump administrations. 

Brian loves to spend his free time with his family. He loves to eat dessert first, and believes chocolate is the cure to everything. Brian and his wife Kim have five children.

Ashley Sporer, Human Resource Officer, Human Resources

Ashley has served as the Human Resource Officer for the Idaho Department of Correction since October of 2022. She works with a wonderful team of HR professionals that support the department’s mission, vision, and values by providing oversight and administration of human resource systems.

Ashley started with the department in 2015 and has held the positions of non-security recruiter, Human Resource Specialist, Senior, and Human Resource Unit Supervisor. Prior to starting with the department, Ashley began her career in human resources at Boise State University in 2005, then transferred to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game in 2011.

Ashley graduated from Boise State University with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. She has also completed graduate human resource coursework at Northwest Missouri State University.  In her spare time, Ashley enjoys anything outdoors and sports-related, as well as all things Marvel and Harry Potter.