The proposed choice to become Allegheny County’s new warden retired two years ago from a lengthy career with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and once served for several months as the interim warden at the jail he now seeks to run.

According to his resume, Trevor Wingard most recently served as deputy secretary for the Western Region, retiring in 2022.

A county spokeswoman confirmed Wingard was the choice for County Executive Sara Innamorato.

Wingard was scheduled to meet with several county officials on Monday, including the Jail Oversight Board and criminal justice system advocates.

According to his resume, Wingard previously served as superintendent for SCI Somerset and SCI Laurel Highlands.

The Laurel Highlands facility serves as the Department of Corrections’ medical care facility and provides treatment to those with special medical needs, including long-term and personal care.

In his cover letter applying for the position, Wingard noted the health care mission at Laurel Highlands.

He also served as interim warden for the Allegheny County Jail from June to December 2011.

Before then, Wingard worked as a deputy superintendent for nearly four years at SCI Greensburg.

He began his corrections career as an officer in 1994, served as a corrections counselor for three years and spent 10 years as a unit manager.

Wingard has both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

He also served in the U.S. Air Force from 1987 to 1990 and the Pennsylvania Air National Guard from 1990 to 1992.

The Jail Oversight Board is expected to vote on the new warden position on Thursday.

Wingard would replace former Warden Orlando Harper, who retired in September 2023.

The Allegheny County Jail has been a long-troubled facility, including allegations of inadequate medical and mental health treatment. Its officers have also been accused of using excessive force — including misuse of solitary confinement.

It has been the subject of multiple lawsuits, and the relationship among the oversight board and warden under Harper was strained.

Under interim Warden Shane Dady, who served for more than a year after Harper’s retirement and returned to the state Department of Corrections in November, that relationship appears to have thawed some.