Tony Turpin Receives Zachariah Greene Memorial Award
Congratulations to CGL’s Senior Vice President and Director of Business Development, Tony Turpin for receiving the Zachariah Greene Memorial Award at the Corrections Summit.
Zachariah “Zach” Greene was the proud owner of detention and security contracting company Sustainable Security Solutions (S3) before he passed away in 2023. In addition to being a beloved husband and father, Greene was a widely respected member of the justice and corrections community. He worked for Southern Folger as well as Argyle Security Company and Argyle-owned companies ISI Detention Contracting and PDI, leaving his role as Chief Development Officer at Argyle to co-found S3.
Greene’s commitment to serving others with honesty, integrity and respect will never be forgotten and will be remembered through the annual Zachariah Greene Memorial Award. The award honors one recipient per year at the Corrections Summit who has demonstrated the utmost kindness, consideration and respect for others.
The winner is selected through observations in the field and for being an outstanding member of the Correctional News community as well as the greater justice industry.
Tony Turpin’s four-decade career spans correctional operations, facility management, and justice system innovation. From his early years as a Georgia Department of Corrections warden to his leadership at CGL, Tony has helped deliver more than six million square feet of secure facility projects.
His deep field experience, client focus, and belief in strong partnerships define his work. Tony’s enduring impact continues to shape correctional operations and facility excellence across the country.