WASHINGTON, D.C. (PRWEB) September 30, 2014 – Inmate communications leader, Telmate announced the appointment of former Florida U.S. Representative, Kendrick Meek, to the company’s Advisory Board.
“I am honored to contribute my efforts to help Telmate increase the amount and forms of communication between inmates and their friends, family, counselors, educators and religious leaders. Study after study proves that increasing communications for inmates lowers recidivism and help inmates transition back into the community. The world of inmate technology is changing because our world is changing” says Meek, “I believe in using technology to improve the quality of people’s lives and their communities. Telmate is the most progressive and advanced tech company in corrections and I am thrilled to be working with them.”
Mr. Meek, a former Congressman and Florida State Police Captain will provide invaluable guidance to Telmate in dealing with regulatory and legislative issues that are impacting the corrections industry. “At Telmate, we are always on the cutting-edge of technology and we appreciate the assistance of advisors like Meek to help us pave the way to creating products and services that will ultimately reduce recidivism in our communities,” says Chief Marketing Officer Jeff Hansen. “We are pleased to have someone of his caliber supporting our mission and principles.”
Mr. Meek was U.S Representative for Florida’s 17th District from 2003 until 2011 and was the Democratic nominee for in the 2010 election for U.S. Senate. Prior to serving in Congress, Mr. Meek served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1995 to 1998 and the Florida Senate from 1998 to 2002. Prior to his political career, Meek was a Captain in the Florida Highway Patrol.
Telmate is building a team of advisors from a variety of expertise such as law enforcement, government affairs, technology, education and more. The company believes that establishing a strong Advisory Board will help bridge the gap between stakeholders and policy makers. For more information about Telmate, please visit https://www.telmate.com.
