Occupation
Retired
Ed Institutions Attended
Oklahoma State University
Ed Degrees Earned
BS Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology
Campaign Phone
945-301-0696
I am a retired engineer with a BS in Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology from Oklahoma State University. My engineering experience includes document control, maintaining databases, systems analysis, process improvement, problem-solving, and identifying errors. These skills have given me extensive experience managing information where accuracy, organization, traceability, and reliable records are essential. I believe this experience provides a strong foundation for improving the accuracy, security, and efficiency of court records.
I would focus on accurate filing and coding of court records, reducing unnecessary processing delays, improving transparency, and modernizing services across all 39 Dallas County district courts. I would strengthen quality-control processes, improve communication with the public and courts, and use technology to identify and prevent errors. I would also emphasize customer care: people deserve accurate information, timely service, and clear answers when they need help navigating the court-record system.
The District Clerk's Office has an important responsibility to maintain accurate records and support the courts and jury system. My review of court records has identified instances where records and information did not appear to match across systems or where clerical issues could create unnecessary delays. I believe performance should be measured by accuracy, timeliness, accessibility, transparency, and accountability. My goal would be continuous improvement in each of these areas.
The office should use layered cybersecurity protections, including strong access controls, multi-factor authentication, encryption, network monitoring, regular security testing, secure backups, and documented disaster-recovery procedures. Access to sensitive records should follow the principle of least privilege, with activity logged and reviewed. Employees should receive ongoing cybersecurity training, including phishing awareness. Security procedures should be regularly tested and updated as threats evolve.
The most pressing issues will be keeping court records accurate and secure while modernizing technology, improving public access, reducing unnecessary delays, and maintaining a well-trained workforce. Technology should improve service without sacrificing accuracy or accountability. I also believe the office must remain transparent and responsive to the public. People interacting with the courts deserve clear information, dependable records, timely processing, and customer care regardless of their circumstances.
Occupation
Elected Ditrict Clerk
Ed Institutions Attended
Northwood University (BA), University of Phoenix (MA)
Ed Degrees Earned
BA and MA
I am a lifelong public servant who began my career in the nonprofit sector before serving as a constituent services representative for the State of Texas. Before becoming District Clerk in January 2015, I held management positions in the office’s administrative, civil, and criminal sections and served as passport manager.
As elected District Clerk, I have spearheaded the implementation of a new criminal case management system and launched a phased artificial intelligence (AI) deployment project to modernize operations, improve efficiency, and better serve the courts and the public.
The office has identified funding in FY 2027 for dedicated Quality Assurance positions within criminal court operations. These positions will review documents produced by the Clerk’s Office on behalf of the courts to ensure accuracy and prevent delays that could affect the timely release of individuals from jail or their transfer to state custody. Reducing unnecessary jail stays is an important way to improve efficiency and safeguard taxpayer dollars.
Bringing the office into the 21st century has been an enormous challenge, requiring the transformation of business processes from a traditional paper-file system to a modern digital environment. The office continues to meet that challenge head-on by improving the timeliness, accuracy, and efficiency of recording and transmitting information to county agencies and the state.
Jury selection in Dallas County is not a function of the District Clerk’s Office. Jury selection is handled directly by the district judges through an appointed bailiff.
The District Clerk’s Office works closely with Dallas County Information Technology Services and its Chief Information Security Officer to ensure that the technology used by the office complies with NIST and CJIS standards. The office also ensures that all deputies receive the required compliance and security training.
The work of reforming the county justice system’s business processes to meet taxpayer expectations for a modern, digital courthouse is ongoing. The construction of a new courthouse will provide the physical infrastructure necessary to support that transformation.
The continued deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in court operations presents both challenges and opportunities to improve efficiency, streamline operations, and expand public access to the judicial system. Used thoughtfully and responsibly, AI has the potential to be transformational.
