About

With a commitment to excellence and a focus on bringing much needed change, I am excited to run for Lake County Clerk of Courts in the upcoming November 2024 election.

I am well-prepared to lead the daily operations of the Clerk's office with 27 years of experience in the legal field - including my service as a Legal Specialist in the United States Army.

Education

Cleveland State University

United States Army NCO Academy

Adjutant General School,

United States Army Soldier Support Institute

Lakeland Community College

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Studies.

Reserve Components Primary Leadership Development Course.

Legal Specialist Course.

Associate of Arts Degree.
Internship with Jaime Callender (State Representative, District 57).
Hall of Fame Inductee.

Military Experience: "Sergeant K"

United States Army

8 years

319th Quartermaster Battalion: Battalion Paralegal Non-Commissioned Officer.

9th LSO / 9th JAG Detachment: Served on active duty under Operation Enduring Freedom Orders.

Employment

McDonald Hopkins LLC

Legal Assistant (24 years)

Board Experience

Honoring Our Heroes

Board Member

Riverside Alumni Association

Vice President

Lake County Land Bank (past)

Director

Community Involvement

Cleveland Clinic Velosano - Bike to Cure

Lake County Board of Elections:

Poll Worker

Lakeland Community College:

Lakeland Gradfest
Lakeland Foundation’s Laker Scramble Golf Outing

Wreaths Across America

Cleveland Indians Community Partners Fields for the Future Project (past)

Legal Aid Society of Cleveland Veterans Clinic (past)

Lake County News Herald Clothe-A-Child Volunteer Shopper (past)

Riverside Local School District:

Military Signing Day guest speaker
Melridge Veteran's Day Program guest speaker
Building & Design Committee (past)

Painesville Township (past):

2017 Comprehensive Plan Committee
Zoning Commission, Vice Chair
Vial of Life Project
Classic Car Cruise-In at Family Fun Day