Claire DeMatteis

Claire DeMatteis

Claire DeMatteis was sworn in as the 9th Commissioner to lead the Department of Correction (DOC) on July 15, 2019, the first woman to hold the position in the Department’s history. Previously, DeMatteis served as Special Assistant working with DOC’s...
The Honorable Franklin D. Cooke

The Honorable Franklin D. Cooke

Born and raised in Dunlieth with sister Paula Seeney, son of Arlene Cooke, a Colonial School District Secretary, and Franklin Cooke, a Longshoreman. One son Franklin D. Cooke III and one Grandson Gavin Cooke. Graduate of DeLaWarr High, Cheyney State, retired New...
Colonel Melissa A. Zebley

Colonel Melissa A. Zebley

Zebley was appointed as a State Trooper in July of 1992 and, following completion of her academy training, she was assigned to Troop 6 in Prices Corner, New Castle County. She graduated from the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command in 2000. A...
The Honorable Lisa Blunt Rochester

The Honorable Lisa Blunt Rochester

Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester represents Delaware in the U.S. House of Representatives and serves as an Assistant Whip for House Leadership. Lisa sits on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The committee has broad jurisdiction over health care, the...
Colonel Nathan McQueen, Jr.

Colonel Nathan McQueen, Jr.

On July 1, 2020, Delaware State Police (DSP) Superintendent Colonel Nathaniel McQueen, Jr. announced his retirement. He begins serving as the Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security July 13. Colonel McQueen is the second-longest-serving...