The Victims Services Staff

BRIAN HENDRIX, Director of Victims Services

Brian is responsible for the management of the Oklahoma Crime Victims Compensation Program. He supervises division staff and is the Administrator for the Victims Compensation Board and the Sexual Assault Examination Fund. Brian is also responsible for overseeing the financial management of both Programs.

KARLEEANN GRAY, Board Claims Examiner

Karleeann is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on all crime victims compensation claims totaling between $2,500 and $10,000. She is also responsible for reviewing victims compensation claims over $10,000 that are scheduled for Board decision. Karleeann also processes Additional Considerations on any claims that were originally assigned to her.

NICK LAY, State Tribal Victim Liaison, Special Projects Outreach Coordinator

Nick is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with Tribal Victim Services Programs across Oklahoma.  He is also in charge of special outreach projects under the OCVC.

MELISSA BROWN, Administrative Claims Examiner

Melissa is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on all crime victims compensation claims totaling less than $2,500, and all claims submitted for eligibility consideration. Melissa also processes Additional Considerations on any claims that were originally assigned to her.

ROXANNA MYERS, Special Claims Examiner

Roxanna is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on mass violence claims, all non-report sexual assault compensation claims, and complex claims that are referred from the districts. Roxanna also processes additional considerations on any claims that were originally assigned to her.

STACEY STRAHORN, Victims Services Assistant

Primary contact for the division and takes the majority of calls from the public. Responsible for incoming division mail, deposits, scheduling services, updating the website, and assisting other staff with mail-outs. In addition, the Victims Services Assistant also reviews claims for criminal/civil case status.

CLAUDIA ROMERO, File Clerk

Claudia works part-time in the Victims Division and is responsible for filing and records disposition. In addition to this responsibility, Claudia logs in all victims compensation claims and assists with Spanish speaking clients.

KATHY WHITE, Sexual Assault and Restitution Recovery Specialist

Valerie is the go-to person for all matters pertaining to the Sexual Assault Examination Fund. She is responsible for processing payments for all sexual assault examinations in Oklahoma. Valerie is also responsible for evaluating claims for possible restitution/subrogation recovery.

KELLIE REECE-LIGONS, Victim Services Accountant

Kellie assists with budgeting and reconciliation of all accounts administered through the DAC Victims Division.