Congrats to WOOC Captains Oeterrer and Salas

By Dan Moe

MCF-Stillwater Captain WOOC – Captain Oetterer will be starting May 8, 2024 and be the WOOC Captain through September 24. On September 25th Captain Salas will start and go through March 26 of 2025.

Captain Oetterer brings over 23 years of experience with the department, having worked at multiple facilities of all classification levels. He has been an major part of the DOC SORT and SOG emergency response teams for the past decade, previously serving as the commander of ERT. Currently a Lieutenant at Rush City, his wealth of knowledge and experience will be a valuable addition to MCF-STW. Please join me in welcoming him as he assumes the WOOC role starting May 8th.

Captain Salas will begin her role on September 25th. She began her career at MCF-STW and has remained dedicated to our institution. Holding a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Concordia University, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new position.

Captain Salas is committed to remaining an asset within the Department of Corrections (DOC) by utilizing her developed management skills and abilities accumulated throughout her career. With a passion for the corrections field, she focuses on leading within the department to contribute to a positive and safe environment for both incarcerated individuals and staff. She is also a strong advocate for women in corrections.

Please join us in welcoming Captain Salas as she takes on this new role.