I have called Citrus County home for more than 36 years.  My husband Alan and I have been married for 28 years and I spend my free time with family, friends, church, community events and music.  Prior to my election in 2012, I worked for the Citrus County Clerk's Office for 22 years, serving as Chief Deputy Clerk from 2007-2012.  January 2017 marked the beginning of my second term as the elected Clerk and over the past two terms, I have focused on implementing new technologies that streamline operations and expand access to public services.  I prioritize service to the citizens and providing the constituency accountability, transparency, and efficiency.

Education

Education is at the top of my list of priorities.  I hold a BA in Business Administration with an Accounting Specialization from St. Leo University and earned certification through the Government Finance Officers Association in Advanced Governmental Accounting, Reporting, Budgeting, and Fraud detection.  I trained with the Leadership Development Institute at the University of Florida and the Institute of Government from Florida State University.  I completed 240 hours of training in my first 18 months in office and received the designation of Certified Clerk of Court which I maintain annually through continuing education and training. 

Making a difference locally:

Over the past eight years, I have launched multiple innovations in technology to better serve and protect the citizens.

• Online access to court records
• Online Juror excusals
• Online check-in for courts, official records, passports and marriage license
• RAN - Recording Activity Notification - free fraud alert service
• Red Flag Hot Line- fraud alert hotline, anonymous via online and phone
• Electronic processing of documents to reduce costs
• Reopening of the Meadowcrest branch office

Making a difference statewide:

As your Clerk of Court, I serve on the following statewide committees:

• Florida Court Clerk and Comptrollers Board of Directors
• Education 
• New Clerk Academy Sub-Committee - Chair
• Jury Funding Workgroup - Chair
• CiviTek Board of Managers
• Legislation
• Performance Improvement and Efficiency 
• Budget 

I am honored to serve as the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller for Citrus County and will continue to strive for excellence in service to the citizens of my community.