Forest Superintendent Retires

Michael Overmyer, a 27-year corrections veteran, retired as superintendent at SCI Forest effective March 22, 2019.

He began his corrections career in 1992 as a corrections officer at SCI Mercer. In 1993, Overmyer transitioned to SCI Albion where he rose through the ranks, having served as a corrections officer, sergeant and lieutenant. 

When SCI Forest opened in 2004, Overmyer was a Lieutenant on the activation team helping to establish and open the new facility. In 2009, Overmyer was appointed Deputy Superintendent for Facilities Management and transitioned to Deputy Superintendent for Centralized Services in 2010. In 2013, Overmyer was appointed to Superintendent. He was responsible for approximately 650 staff and more than 2,300 inmates. Overmyer is a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 1982 to 1986.