LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A new deputy will oversee Nebraska’s prison-based manufacturing program.

Corrections director Scott Frakes announced Thursday that Jeremy Elder has been chosen as deputy director of Cornhusker State Industries. Elder will replace John McGovern, who retired earlier this month.

Elder has worked with the program for the past 12 years in a variety of positions.

Elder holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the university. He will begin his new role on Jan. 11.