The County Recorder is elected for a four year term by vote of the county at large and is prohibited from serving more than eight years in a 12 year period. The chief function of the recorder is to preserve records, including deeds, mortgages, liens, articles of incorporation, military discharges, bankruptcy notices and other documents. The Recorder manages the process of keeping and indexing specific documents. The recorder receives a fee for recording instruments and certificates. The fees are county property and are paid to the county treasury.
Campaign Phone
8123604172
Education Background
Brown County High School Graduate
Occupation
Brown County School Bus Driver, Office Administrator at a local church
I bring with me a business mind set with a background in real estate and government experience. I am entering my 8th year with the Jackson Township Trustee Advisory Board. With my life experiences I understand budgeting, public relations, and the need for accuracy, time management and leadership.
The biggest challenge is managing the records. An eye for detail and good organization skills are a MUST for this position. It is important to communicate well with the public as well as the office staff in order to effectively hold this position.
The recorder is responsible for keeping track of public records, such as deeds, mortgages, contracts, easements and liens. This allows for title companies to search and ensure what, if any, liens are on the property. This is a benefit to the title companies because they rely on the accuracy of these records as well as county residents because it allows for documentation of chain of title to protect them when buying and selling property.
The Recorder's office must follow state statue so a "Wish list" is limited. However, I would strive to make the records more user friendly for the public and offer a GREAT working environment for ALL staff. This will be done by having the proper training and office equipment available.
Education Background
I graduated from Indian Creek High School in 1999. I have a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University.
Occupation
I am the current Brown County Recorder. I have worked for Brown County Government over 20 years. I was the Brown County Treasurer from 2013 to 2020.
I am proud to say I have over 20 years of employment in county government. It has gone from a part time job I had during college to a career I love. I love the people of Brown County and enjoy working with them. I have served two terms as Brown County Treasurer and I am in my 4th year as the current Brown County Recorder. The recorders office has furthered my education in the workings of county government.
The biggest challenge for the recorder's office is to continue the work of getting all old recorded documents from 1873 forward organized, indexed, and digitized so they are available to the public online. We are currently back more than 50 years, which is a big milestone. It helps title searchers and the general public search without the need to make a physical trip to the office. This project was started before I became recorder and will continue on after I am out of office.
The county recorder function is to maintain permanent public records involving a wide variety of instruments. These documents detail transactions involved in: real estate, mining, personal property, mortgages, liens, leases, subdivision plats, military discharges, personal bonds, etc. {IC 36-2-11-8}. Generally, all of these instruments are recorded either for giving legal public notice of their existence or for safekeeping and future reference.
The recorder is also a member of the county commission on public records, which has the authority over the preservation or disposition of all public records maintained by the county. {IC 5-15-6}.”
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