 Named a new president, Nancy White will serve in the role, taking over for Paul Hardesty, who will remain on the board as a regular member. There's been some progress when it comes to addressing the ongoing staffing shortage at the Hazleton Federal Prison in Preston County. American Federation of Government Employees Local 420 President Justin Taravisky says the Federal Bureau of Prisons' recent allowance of localized hiring for the prison is already speeding up the hiring process.