Dear Members,

Please join us for the 78th Annual United States Deputy Wardens Association Conference in Salem, Oregon being held July 27-August 01, 2025.

We promise this year's conference will not disappoint! We will have several great learning and networking opportunities alongside like-minded professionals, centered around relevant topics in corrections.

The United States Deputy Wardens Association (USDWA) is the only professional organization focused on the Nation's Deputy, Associate, and Assistant Wardens. As one of the oldest Correctional Associations, great importance is placed on the exchange of ideas, best practices in corrections, and the camaraderie among members, both professionally and personally, so we can serve the public and our agencies in the most professional manner possible. It is our hope the 78th Annual USDWA Conference will be the catalyst for such growth.
In addition to promoting professional and personal growth, the USDWA places a high priority on family and strives to include family members in the conference experience. We do this by scheduling events for member's spouses and children the entire week to create a conference the whole family will enjoy. Oregon’s scenic beauty will be highlighted throughout this week’s events. 

For those of you have participated in the past conferences, we hope you attend this year’s, and we encourage you to share your experiences with others who may be interested in becoming a USDWA member. For those who have not yet attended, we hope the value placed on professionalism and family will inspire you to join us at this year's conference. We look forward to seeing all of you, your families, and corrections professionals from across the country during the week of July 27th in Salem. 

Sincerely,
 
Ryan LeGore,  President
United States Deputy Wardens Association