John Dew
Executive Director
John has been the Executive Director since the inception of the CCOC in 2003. He has over 40 years of government and managerial experience including positions with the Legislature, the State Court System, and the Auditor General. John holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Florida State University. He is an avid runner and enjoys spending time with family and friends, including his grandchildren.
He is the lead staff of the CCOC Executive Council, oversees the CCOC office staff and operations, and is assisting in the development and implementation of the Guardianship database.
Griffin Kolchakian
Budget and Communications Director
Griffin joined the CCOC in May 2021. He brings a wealth of knowledge in budget and finance, including positions at Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Financial Services, the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget, and Department of Law Enforcement. Tallahassee-born and raised, Griffin practices service through the Capital Brotherhood of Tallahassee and Tallahassee Friends of Our Parks Foundation. He enjoys playing golf and spending time with family and friends.
He is the lead staff for the Budget Committee, oversees the monthly reconciliations and the yearly settle-up process, and manages the CCOC social media platforms and the CCOC website.
Thomas Dunne
Administrative Services Director
Thomas joined the CCOC in August 2024. He has over 23 years of budget, finance, policy, and administrative experience including positions at the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Department of Management Services, Agency for State Technology, the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget, Department of Law Enforcement, Department of Children and Families, and Department of Juvenile Justice. Thomas was born in Zeist, the Netherlands and spent his childhood in several U.S. States, Germany, and Holland. Thomas holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Western Carolina University. He enjoys traveling, playing golf, and spending time with family and friends.
He assists in Accounts Payables and Receivables, General Ledger, Contracts, Procurement, CCOC Policies and Procedures, Strategic Planning, and Performance Measures.
Johnny Petit
Actuarial Performance Analyst
Johnny joined the CCOC in February 2018. He brings considerable mathematical and statistical experience to the organization having previously held positions at the Department of Financial Services. Johnny holds a bachelor's degree in Pure Mathematics, a master's degree in Financial Mathematics, and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree. He currently teaches math at Tallahassee Community College. Outside of work, he enjoys running and spending time with his wife and two children.
He is the primary contact regarding revenue projections, statistical analysis, quarterly performance reporting, and other detailed reporting analyses.
Valerie Hernandez
Student Intern
Valerie joined the CCOC in November 2023. Originally from Homestead, FL she moved to Tallahassee in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University. She is currently a Junior in FSU’s psychology program and is also seeking a chemistry minor on the premed track. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends, attending concerts, and cooking.
She is a student intern performing administrative duties and assisting the staff.
Leonard Carper
Data Quality Officer
Leonard joined the CCOC in August 2013, while serving on active duty. He is a retired school teacher and retired military veteran who has served in the United States Air Force and the Army National Guard. He brings extensive budget and military accounting experience to the CCOC. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from Florida A&M University and his Master’s from the University of Kansas. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
He is the primary contact regarding report intake, quality assurance reviews, reporting questions, and data extracts.
Barb Blankenship
Office Manager
Barb joined the CCOC in March 2024. She relocated to Florida from Oklahoma and has 35 years of office administration experience, including working with the State of Florida and the State of Oklahoma. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business from Central Missouri State University. Outside of work, Barb enjoys spending time with family and friends.
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