Carson City— Governor Jim Gibbons announced today that Susan Jacobsen-Jackson and Mary Baker have been appointed to the State Parole Board.  Commissioners on the Parole Board are responsible for making reasonable and responsible decisions regarding the release of offenders to community supervision.

“Susan Jacobsen-Jackson has an extensive background in law enforcement and an exceptional record of service to the State of Nevada.  She brings valuable institutional knowledge to the Board, and I am pleased that she will continue serving the State in this important role,” said Governor Gibbons.

Susan Jacobsen-Jackson is a lifelong resident of the State of Nevada.  She began her service to the State in August 1985 as an enforcement agent with the Nevada State Gaming Control Board.  In 1986 she joined the Attorney General’s office as a senior investigator and served there until 1993 when she became a Criminal Investigator III- Detective Sergeant for the Nevada Division of Investigation.  In May 1999, Jacobsen-Jackson was assigned to the Commission on Peace Officer’s Standards and Training where she continues to serve as a law enforcement training consultant and trainer.

“I am very honored and appreciative to receive this appointment from Governor Gibbons.  Inherent in the profession of public safety, I recognize the responsibilities to improve the quality of the criminal justice system,” said Susan Jacobsen-Jackson.  “As a Parole Board Commissioner, I vow to serve the public interest and respectfully consider the victims of crime and their families.  I am committed to public safety and look forward to continued service to the citizens of the State of Nevada.” 

Mary Baker is also a lifelong Nevadan and has thirty years of experience in community correction, working with juveniles, adults, crime victims, witnesses and their families.  From 1977 to 1984, Baker served as the Juvenile Probation Officer II for the Carson City First Judicial District Court. 

“I am honored to have been appointed to the State Parole Board, and am looking forward to serving in this capacity,” said Mary Baker.  “I am proud to be working with a group of professionals dedicated to meeting the challenges the Board currently faces.”

She joined the United States Pretrial Services Office for the U.S. District Court as a Pretrial Services Officer in 1985 and served in that capacity for 12 years.  During her time with the U.S. Pretrial Services Offices, Baker held several positions, including Officer in-Charge, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist, Program Development Coordinator, and she also provided auxiliary services to the Office of Probation and Pretrial Services.

“Mary Baker brings a great deal of valuable experience to the State Parole Board.  Her service with the U.S. District Court will be a valuable asset to the State and to her fellow commissioners,” said Governor Gibbons.