Leadership Team and Contact Information

Herbert J. Hoelter

CEO & Co-Founder

Herb Hoelter co-founded NCIA in 1977. Today, he is recognized as one of the country’s leading experts in sentencing and the federal prison system and in developing alternative programs to incarceration.

hhoelter@ncianet.org

Carole Argo

Chief Operating Officer

Carole Argo assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer in 2015. She is responsible for the overall operations of NCIA and has senior management experience in various industries.

cargo@ncianet.org

Earl El-Amin

Vice President of Community and External Affairs

Earl El-Amin assumed the role of VP of Community Relations in 2005. He is responsible for maintaining the relationships NCIA holds with key community leaders.

eelamin@ncianet.org

Dr. Angela Chambers

Vice President of Education and Orginizational Learning

Dr. Angela Chambers assumed the role of Executive Director of Education in 2016. She is responsible for the operation of NCIA’s Youth in Transition School.

achambers@ncianet.org

Erin Lindholm

Executive Director of Adult Services and Programs

Erin Lindholm assumed the role of Executive Director of Adult Services in 2021. She is responsible for the operations of the Adult Residential Program and NCIA Meaningful Day Services.

Erin.Lindholm@ncianet.org

Shawna Gottlieb

Chief Financial Officer and Vice President

Shawna Gottlieb assumed the role of CFO in 2022. She has extensive knowledge and experience in finance, accounting, risk and human capital, especially for non-profits.

shawna.gottlieb@ncianet.org