2025 IPCSA Leadership Symposium

This symposium is open to all levels of management, IPCSA Leadership Academy graduates, and any staff member recognized by management as a leader.  

July 22-23, 2025

Featured Speaker: Marcus Hodges

Marcus Hodges the immediate past-President of the National Association of Probation Executives, began a trajectory of impressive public service when he joined the Virginia Department of Corrections in 1992. Throughout his career he has worked to promote programs and processes that support the reintegration of released offenders to the community. Experienced in prisons, community corrections, and probation and parole, Hodges joined the National Institute of Corrections as a Correctional Program Specialist with the Community Corrections/Prisons Division. With a primary focus on community corrections, his tenure included work in the areas of transition from prison to community, evidence-based practices in corrections, and pretrial services. Other focus areas included programming on promoting a positive corrections culture and managing a multi-generational workforce.

As a Chief Probation and Parole Officer and as a Regional Administrator for the Virginia Department of Corrections, Hodges promoted strategic and innovative risk management, offender programming, and comprehensive and robust processes for reintegration success. In 2015, Hodges was named to Governor Terry McAuliffe’s Committee for Parole Review and worked on associated sub-committees to develop an in-depth review of the efficacy of the parole system.

In 2017, he was named the Associate Director for the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency in Washington, D.C. In recognition of his work, in 2018 he received the Middle Atlantic States President’s award for Innovation in Corrections.

Symposium Location-Eagle Ridge Resort-Galena, IL 

Nestled on 6800 acres of rolling hills, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena, Illinois, provides the perfect atmosphere for any meeting.  This picturesque property is comprised of rolling hills, lush landscapes, 63 holes of golf and 225 acre Lake Galena.

At the center of the resort lies a comfortable and elegant Inn.  Eighty beautifully appointed rooms feature walkout patios with scenic lake or wood views and the homes and villas offer accommodations from 1-6 bedrooms.  These properties feature large common spaces, fireplaces and fully equipped kitchens that are tailor-made for groups of any size looking for a more relaxed environment.  Choose a property just a short walk from the Inn, a resort home deep within the woods or a townhouse overlooking the lake.

Make it an extended stay.  Eagle Ridge will honor lodging rates one day prior to and one day following the event.