CORI MCKEAN
Ellensburg,WA
Summary
Experienced Office Administrator and Chief Deputy Coroner with a proven record of streamlining office operations and supporting investigation teams. Adept at training development, grant funding, and working collaboratively across departments to improve services. Skilled in supervising teams, handling sensitive information, and managing budgets in public service environments.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Coroner
Kittitas County
Ellensburg, WA
10.2025 - Current
- Oversaw financial planning and budgeting processes to ensure resource allocation.
- Collaborated with senior deputies to establish long-term objectives and vision.
- Implemented operational improvements to enhance efficiency within the organization.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
- Negotiated contracts with morgue service providers.
Office Administrator/Chief Deputy Coroner
Kittitas County Coroner's Office
Ellensburg, WA
03.2019 - 10.2025
- Lead daily operations and investigations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Provide daily support and care for families.
- Implement comprehensive employee training programs to address skill gaps, and improve team performance.
- Submit and manage grant applications and funding processes, collaborating with multiple departments to secure resources.
- Develop annual budgets, and oversee purchasing, accounts payable, and departmental finances.
- Coordinate the internship program with Central Washington University, mentoring students in forensic investigations.
Emergency Service Dispatch Supervisor
KITTCOM
Ellensburg, WA
04.1992 - 03.2019
- Supervised emergency service communication operations, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Investigated staff complaints, recommended disciplinary actions, and conducted remedial training as needed.
- Created dispatch procedures, maintained GIS systems, and transitioned data to Next Generation 9-1-1.
- Served as a union shop steward during contract negotiations, representing staff interests effectively.
- Handled IT equipment troubleshooting and software issues related to 9-1-1 telephone, emergency radio, and computer-aided dispatch (CAD).
Skills
- Grant writing and management
- Records request compliance
- Forensic investigation coordination
- Budget development
- Team leadership
- Regulatory compliance
Affiliations
- 2024 to present Kittitas County 4-H Poultry Project Leader
- 2024 ABMDI Diplomate
- 2024 Washington State Medicolegal Death Investigator
- 2024 to present Ellensburg Rotary
- 2023 to present Kittitas County 4-H Youth Leader
- 2013 to 2019 Washington State 9-1-1 GIS Subcommittee
- 2013 to 2019 WAGIC, Washington State Geographic Information Council
- 2013 to 2019 National Emergency Number Association Next Generation 9-1-1 GIS Addressing Committee, Data Model Workgroup
- 1989 Thorp High School Graduate, Thorp WA
Timeline
Coroner
Kittitas County
10.2025 - Current
Office Administrator/Chief Deputy Coroner
Kittitas County Coroner's Office
03.2019 - 10.2025
Emergency Service Dispatch Supervisor
KITTCOM
04.1992 - 03.2019