Commitment is a strong word; one I take very seriously when it comes to IAAO. Over my 35 years of membership, I’ve served on and chaired IAAO committees and task forces, as well as had oversight on multiple task forces. These experiences have given me a well-rounded perspective of the IAAO’s commitment to our industry as well as great insight into the needs of assessing officers around the world.

During my two years as Chair of Research and Standards, I attended Board of Directors meetings in person, gaining valuable knowledge while watching and learning how the Board operates and functions. IAAO’s Board of Directors is an obvious integral part of both the organization’s success and direction and I believe I can utilize my experience and knowledge to continue the work of the Board.

Currently, I am serving as an elected official in Oklahoma as the Assessor of Cleveland County. Previously, as an instructor at Oklahoma State University, I provided 150,000 hours of training to County Assessors and their deputies. Prior to this I worked in multiple sized jurisdictions, so I recognize the different challenges that we face.

Goals as an IAAO Board of Directors Member
• To increase the resources and education to meet the different challenges of both small and large jurisdictions.
• To educate our members worldwide to help defend, to promote our profession, and to be proactive in the various legislative processes in order to create legislation that promotes fairness and equality in assessments and tax policies.
• To have a well-managed budget that will keep membership dues, conference fees, and course fees affordable.

IAAO Involvement and Leadership
• Research and Standards Committee – Chair, 2019 - 2020
• Oversight of seven Task Forces in 2019 and nine Task Forces in 2020
• Research and Standards Committee, 2018, 2021 - 2023
• Research and Standards Committee – Super Chair, 2016 - 2017
• Technical Standards Committee, 2011 – 2015
• Standard on Standards Task Force, 2021
• Member Benefit Task Force - Chair, 2023
• Assessment Administration Specialist (No. 2)
• Senior IAAO Instructor
• Strong IAAO Representation in Amsterdam, (F&E 2015)
• Annual Conference presenter multiple times
• IAAO State Representative
• Oklahoma Chapter President, 2003
• Oklahoma Chapter Executive Board
• Oklahoma Chapter Charter Member

State Leadership – Oklahoma
• Executive Officer, 2023
• Board of Directors, 2019 – 2021
• Legislative Committee, 2019 - 2023
• Oil & Gas Committee, 2018 – 2023
• Wind Committee, 2020 - 2023

Awards
• IAAO Presidential Citation, 2022
• Recognition from County Assessors of Oklahoma, 2016
• George Keyes Award, 2012

Thank you for taking the time to research my qualifications and I would appreciate your vote for the District 1 Board of Directors position this November.