Clackamas County Clerk staff awarded Oregon Association of County Clerks (OACC) professional certification

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Clackamas County Clerk staff awarded Oregon Association of County Clerks (OACC) professional certification.

Clerk McMullen and some of the staff that attended the OACC annual conference in Seaside, Oregon.
Clerk McMullen with staff that attended the 2024 OACC Annual conference.

Oregon City, OR – The Clackamas County Clerk and five staff members were awarded professional certification Aug. 14 at the Oregon Association of County Clerks Annual Conference and Training in Clatsop County.

Clackamas County Clerk, Catherine McMullen shared that earning this recognition from our state professional association requires years of on-the-job experience and technical training. 

                “I am proud of my staff and impressed with their dedication to continued professional education and serving Clackamas County residents with the most up-to-date practices and tools,” stated Clerk McMullen

The OACC Certification Program has been in place since 1991 and encourages county clerks and recording and election officials to continue their education and professional growth in their careers. Certifications are earned through a combination of years of experience, participation in training opportunities, and involvement in the professional organization. Certifications are awarded once a year, with six of the thirteen certifications in the state going to Clackamas County in 2024. Employees receiving certification include:

  • Mea Anders, Certified Elections Administrator (CEA)
  • Tiffany Clark, Certified Elections Administrator (CEA)
  • Justin Larsen, Certified Elections Administrator (CEA)
  • Michael Newgard, Certified Elections Administrator (CEA) and Certified Recording Administrator (CRA)
  • Tiffany Staten, Certified Elections Administrator (CEA) and Certified Recording Administrator (CRA)
  • Catherine McMullen, Certified County Clerk (CCC)

For more information on the Office of the County Clerk and the Elections, Recording, and Records Management divisions, visit clackamas.us/clerk

Contacts: Catherine McMullen, County Clerk and Justin Larsen, Elections Manager | countyclerk@clackamas.us or 503-655-8510