Gov. Appoints Lackner of Moke Hill to Warden at Sierra Conservation Center

Heidi Lackner, 53, of Mokelumne Hill, has been appointed warden at the Sierra Conservation Center, Jamestown, where she has served as acting warden since 2012 and was chief deputy administrator from 2011 to 2012. She was correctional administrator at Mule Creek State Prison from 2004 to 2011 and held multiple positions at Folsom State Prison from 1998 to 2004. Lackner was correctional business manager at the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center from 1995 to 1998 and staff services manager at California State Prison, Solano from 1993 to 1995. She held multiple positions at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Headquarters from 1985 to 1993, including labor relations specialist and staff services manager. Lackner earned a Master of Arts degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $130,668. Lackner is a Republican.