Vasharn Simmons is a lieutenant with the Tennessee Department of Correction in Memphis, Tennessee, where he oversees security operations and leads shift staff. A retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class with 21 years of service, he has also led teams of 20 to more than 300 people in corrections, corporate recruiting, and private security, including as a director of recruitment and a security branch manager. He holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from American Intercontinental University. He writes on leadership, accountability, and officer development, with a focus on building leaders who prepare the next generation to lead. Connect with Vasharn on LinkedIn.
