Department Heads

Michelle Breitigan

Central Services handles payroll, accounts payable, on-boarding of new employees, switchboard operations, filling out Affidavit of Indigency, inventory control and other duties as designated.

Jacqueline Epps

Jacque Epps currently serves as the Chief Deputy Clerk with the Allen County Probate Court. She began her career with Allen County Probate Court as a Deputy Clerk in August, 1989. She was promoted to Deputy Clerk and Assistant Court Administrator in July, 1998. In May, 2008, Jacque received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Northwestern Ohio. In May, 2011, she received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Northwestern Ohio.  In November, 2011, Jacque achieved the status of Certified Court Manager from the National Center for State Courts Institute for Court Management. In July, 2012, she was promoted to Senior Deputy Clerk in addition to being the Assistant Court Administrator. In August, 2017, Jacque was promoted to the position of Chief Deputy Clerk. In September, 2017, she achieved the status of Certified Court Executive from the National Center for State Courts Institute for Court Management.

Chelsea Hankinson – Chief Deputy Clerk, Juvenile Division

Chelsea Hankinson has been an employee of Allen County Common Pleas Court, Juvenile Division since November, 2015. Ms. Hankinson began her position as Chief Deputy Clerk in January, 2019.  Ms. Hankinson earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Eastern Michigan University in the field of Paralegal Studies in 2014, and her Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Northwestern Ohio in 2017. Ms. Hankinson is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Associates of Ohio, a member of the Lima Young Professionals Group and a member of the local League of Woman Voters. Ms. Hankinson is currently seeking the Certified Court Manager’s credential through her participation in the Court Management Program, Class of 2021 through National Center for State Court’s.  Ms. Hankinson supervises the clerk’s office and manages all statistical reporting for the court.

Amy Brock- Director of Detention Services

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