(Salem, OR) -- Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has appointed Mike Reese as director of the Oregon Department of Corrections. Reese has served in law enforcement for over 30 years. He started as a Multnomah County Sheriff's deputy, then joined the Portland Police Bureau where he worked his way to Police Chief. In 2016, Reese was elected Multnomah County Sheriff until he retired last year. Reese says the Department of Corrections is a core pillar of the public safety system, and rehabilitating adults in custody, along with maintaining a skilled workforce, has a direct impact on Oregon communities.