Department of Corrections

Governor Kay Ivey appointed Greg Lovelace as commissioner of the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) on May 1, 2026. Commissioner Lovelace is a veteran corrections and law enforcement professional with more than 50 years’ service in law enforcement and corrections, including 26 years with the ADOC, where he has served in key leadership capacities under 6 commissioners.

Immediately prior to his appointment, he served as chief deputy commissioner, a role he has held since 2022, overseeing the department’s operations, administrative divisions and statewide prison system functions. In that capacity, he has played a key leadership role in major initiatives, including the development and construction of new correctional facilities and system-wide operational improvements.

Commissioner Lovelace’s career spanning decades in corrections includes extensive experience in prison operations, infrastructure, construction, and maintenance. He has long been involved in planning and executing large-scale projects across Alabama’s correctional system and is recognized for his expertise in managing complex, multi-layered challenges within corrections.

As commissioner, Lovelace is responsible for ongoing reforms and guiding the department through a critical period of transition, including the completion of new prison facilities and continued efforts to enhance safety, staffing and accountability across the system. He oversees the full scope of the department’s responsibilities and operations, including adult correctional facilities, work release and community work centers across the state, while managing an inmate population of over 21,000 and the various other administrative functions of the state agency. He employs a workforce of more than 3,600 correctional personnel and support staff.