Joseph F. Desuta has been appointed superintendent of the State Regional Correctional Facility in Findley Township.

Desuta, a 31-year correctional employee, succeeds Gilbert A. Walters, who retired in January after having served the Department of Corrections for more than 34 years.

"I've known Joe for many years and am confident that he will serve the commonwealth's citizens well as superintendent at SRCF-Mercer," Secretary of Corrections Jeffrey A. Beard said.