I am a seasoned public servant with deep roots in Collier County.
Born in Michigan City, Indiana, I made Florida my home in 1968,
drawn to its warm climate and vibrant community spirit. Since then,
I have become an integral part of the fabric of Collier County,
dedicating myself to serving its residents with integrity and passion.
With over 30 years of experience in the Collier County Property
Appraiser's office, I have cultivated an unparalleled understanding
of the intricacies of property assessment and valuation. Starting
from the ground up, I have worked tirelessly to climb the ranks,
earning the respect and admiration of my colleagues along the way.
Currently serving as Chief Deputy, my leadership and expertise have
been instrumental in shaping the office's policies and practices.
Over the years, I've been responsible for managing all technical
processes within our office. Additionally, I've played a key role
in fostering strong relationships between our office and various
Collier County departments, including constitutional officers, addressing,
permitting, growth management, and building and zoning.
In my career, I've seen how property appraisal practices affect
homeowners and businesses. This drove me to enter politics, aiming
for fairness, transparency, equity, and accountability in assessments.
Accurate valuations are crucial for fair taxation and economic growth.
I advocate for using technology and data-driven methods to improve
efficiency and accuracy in appraisals.
Our website stands as a model of accessibility, reaching not only
our local community but also extending its utility across the United
States. My commitment to an "open door" policy ensures that public
input remains a cornerstone of our approach. Together with our dedicated
staff, we uphold an unwavering dedication to providing the highest
caliber of customer service. We deeply value feedback from the public
and other agencies, which consistently affirms the exceptional standard
of service we strive to maintain.
Moving forward, my goal is to elevate the technological infrastructure
by implementing advancements such as mobile drawing systems for
our appraisers and introducing new interactive features to enhance
our website. I also plan to further improve our GIS mapping system
by incorporating additional features and refining our mapping capabilities
for enhanced in-house functionality.