Congratulations to Lieutenants Edquist and Nichols on Promotions

By Ian Heaslip

Congratulations to Chris Edquist and Justine Nichols as they promote to Lieutenant at MCF- Moose Lake on 1st Watch!

Chris has been with the DOC for nearly 24 years, both at MCF- Moose Lake and the Challenge Incarceration Program at Willow River. He promoted to Sergeant in 2014 and has contributed to the facility as a Field Training Officer and instructor for Boundaries and CPR/First Aid.

Justine graduated from Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in 2010 and completed Skills training there as well. She started at MCF- Moose Lake in 2011. She has worked many posts at the facility, including Work out of Class opportunities as a Central Services Administrative Specialist, Sergeant, and Lieutenant on 3rd Watch. She has been heavily involved as an instructor for Interpersonal Communications, Field Training Officer, Workforce Development Committee, Mentor Coordinator and co-chair for the Employee Events Committee.

(L-R) Captain Rich Skoglund, Lieutenant Chris Edquist & Warden Brian Collins

(L-R) Captain Rich Skoglund, Lieutenant Justine Nichols & Warden Brian Collins