John Dew
Executive Director
John has been the Executive Director since 2003. He has nearly 30 years of high-level government and managerial experience including positions with the Legislature, Court System, and Auditor General. John holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Florida State University.
Jason L. Welty
Deputy Executive Director
Jason joined the CCOC in July 2018. He brings extensive budget, communications, and legislative experience to the CCOC. He previously served as the senior budget analyst for the House Justice Appropriations Committee. He also worked as the Legislative Affairs Director and Chief of Staff at the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Senior Legislative Aide to Senator Rob Bradley, and a Policy Chief in the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in political science and a Master’s degree in public affairs.
He is the lead staff for the Revenue Enhancement Committee, the Legislative Committee; and the Performance Improvement and Efficiencies Committee. In his role as Deputy Executive Director, he will continue as the main lobbyist for the CCOC, in addition to internal CCOC financial duties.
Griffin Kolchakian
Budget and Communications Director
Griffin joined the CCOC in May 2021. He brings a wealth of knowledge in budget and finance with just over a decade of experience. His love for numbers has carried him through a series of jobs including Super Budget Coordinator at the Department of Environmental Protection, Senior Management Analyst II at the Department of Financial Services, and Senior Governmental Analyst at the Governor’s Office. Tallahassee born and raised, Griffin practices service through various organizations such as the Capital Brotherhood of Tallahassee, Tallahassee Friends of Our Parks Foundation, and Relay for Life. He enjoys playing golf, traveling with his wife, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on any and all FSU athletics.
He is the lead staff for the Budget Committee; oversees the monthly reconciliations and yearly settle-up; processes records requests, and manages the CCOC social media platforms and the CCOC website.
Leonard Carper
Data Quality Officer
Leonard is a retired school teacher and retired military veteran who began with the CCOC in 2013 while still serving on active duty. 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.
He is the primary contact regarding report intake, quality assurance reviews, reporting questions, and data extracts.
Rafael Ali-Lozano
Budget Manager I
Rafael joined the CCOC staff in November 2021. He brings professionalism and knowledge of administrative functions that he learned in the United States Marine Corps, which he currently serves in the Marine Corps Reserves. He holds an associate’s degree from Pensacola State College and a bachelor’s degree from the University of West Florida. He is currently a graduate student at Florida State University where he is pursuing a master’s degree in Public Administration. A native of Fort Walton Beach, he enjoys visiting his friends and family back home. In his free time, Rafael also enjoys traveling, lifting weights, and cooking with his girlfriend.
Rafael is staff support for the Budget Committee, a secondary contact for budget issues and CCOC reporting forms, and assists in the maintenance of the CCOC's social media sites and website.
Nicole Taylor
Business Analyst & Project Manager
Nicole joined the CCOC staff in September 2022. She brings more than a decade of experience in business analysis, project management, and operational and organizational change management. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of South Carolina, an MS in Sociology from Florida State University, and a Ph.D. (ABD) in Sociology from Florida State University. In addition to her formal education, she is trained in and holds numerous certifications in teaching and instruction, process improvement, organizational/operational change management, project management, and other areas. Nicole has also served as faculty at Florida State University teaching undergraduate and graduate sociology courses before finding her true passion in public service.
Nicole will manage the Guardianship Data Transparency project and other special projects.
Marleni Bruner
Performance, Policy, & Education Director
Marleni joined the CCOC in March 2017. She brings invaluable experience to the CCOC including holding budget positions at the Florida Department of Revenue and the Florida Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget. She has worked in state government since 2008. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Florida State University (FSU) in 2004 and is currently seeking her Master's degree in Public Administration at FSU. Married since 2002 with three daughters, she and her family are very active in their church, community, and her alma maters: Florida State University Schools and Florida State University.
She is staff support for the Executive Council; the Revenue Enhancement Committee, the Legislative Committee, and the Performance Improvement and Efficiencies Committee; the primary contact for training and the CCOC Education contract; CCOC reporting forms; and CCOC external reports. She also assists in the maintenance of the CCOC website and social media accounts.
Johnny Petit
Actuarial Performance Analyst
Johnny joined the CCOC team 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 Master's degree in Financial Mathematics and B.A. in Pure Mathematics. He also teaches math at Tallahassee Community College.
He is the primary contact regarding revenue projections, statistical analysis, quarterly performance reporting, and other detailed reporting analysis.
Andrea Rice
Office Manager
Andrea joined the CCOC staff in May 2022 as the Office Manager. She brings extensive customer service experience to the office, and having lived overseas, is well-versed in diverse European and Asian cultures. Andrea also taught English in multiple cities to Korean citizens when she lived in Korea. She is very detail-oriented and has excellent interpersonal skills. Andrea graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Paris with a specialty in pastry. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her two children.
Andrea manages the administrative operations of the CCOC such as payroll, accounts receivable/payable, travel, calendaring, and meeting minutes. She also provides Executive Assistance to the Executive Director.