Kevin Rader

Kevin Rader has served as the Director of the Department of Criminal Justice Training Administrative Division since 2018.

Rader began his career at DOCJT in 2001 as a network analyst, after a stint as a computer analyst for Lexmark. In 2004, he was promoted to Information Systems Branch manager where he helped facilitate streamlining the database merger and numerous other business processes. He also worked closely with the fiscal management staff to streamline the billing process for DOCJT’s pay-for-training agencies.

In 2009, Rader promoted to assistant director of the Administrative Division. In that capacity, he handles the agency’s capital plan, coordinates DOCJT’s budget while building strong relationships with the state budget office, and works to receive funding for additional projects and budget requests to bolster DOCJT training efforts. In addition, Rader took the lead on the DOCJT heating, ventilation and air conditioning repair project. Rader also serves on DOCJT’s legislative team.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems with a minor in Business Administration from Cumberland College.