Jeff Fine
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Over three decades of public sector and armed forces experience spanning roles in the courts, law enforcement, corrections and various military roles. Proven adeptness in leading transformational change and teams of all sizes. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement with strong focus on technological advancement and developing healthy organizational cultures. Recognized for innovative approaches to improving justice, streamlining operational efficiency, and promoting access to justice.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Clerk of the Superior Court
Arizona Superior Court In Maricopa County
01.2019 - Current
Serving as Clerk of Court for nation's 4th largest trial court system. Responsible for team of 700 that perform critical support functions and deliver customer facing services.
Executive Court Administrator
Maricopa County Justice Courts
04.2014 - 10.2018
Served as chief appointed executive of Maricopa County Justice Court system consisting of 25 courts and 300+ team members.
Judge
White Tank Justice Court
01.2011 - 04.2014
Served as Justice of the Peace in Arizona's busiest justice court precinct presiding over 20,000 cases per year. Received highest rating among justice court judicial officers in 2013 public survey.
Municipal Court Administrator / Hearing Officer
City of Goodyear
12.1999 - 12.2010
Served as court executive officer for one of nation's fastest growing communities. Also served as hearing officer as extra duty.
Marshal / Supervisor
City of Goodyear
12.1996 - 12.1999
Served as certified peace officer badged as Marshal for Court. Established enforcement programs and assigned supervisory role as additional duty.
Police Officer
City of Goodyear
07.1994 - 12.1996
Served initially as Reserve Police Officer while also active duty USAF. Transitioned to full-time law enforcement after completion of active military service.
Recruiter / Office Manager
United States Air Force
12.1991 - 07.1996
Served on active duty as military recruiter in Washington DC and Arizona regions. Served as Officer Manager for operations in Arizona as additional duty.
Security Forces / Fire Team Leader
United States Air Force
09.1990 - 12.1991
Placed on active duty from Reserve in support of first Gulf War.
Corrections Officer / Police Aide
Peoria Police Department
04.1989 - 09.1990
Assigned to City Jail in capacity of corrections officer. Additionally assigned telephonic police reports as non-sworn civilian officer. Responsible for jail operations when senior on duty.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Management - Magna Cum Laud -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZCertificate
ASU Institute For Public Executives
Cerificate
Western States Court Leadership Academy
Skills
Leading Change, Leveraging Technology, Visioning, Strategic Planning, Promoting Consensus, Building Trust, Developing Relationships, Encouraging, Empowering, Mentoring, Building High Performing Teams, Fostering Purpose, Capital Planning, Finance, Human Resources, Facilities Management, Organizational Development, Customer Focus
Accomplishments
- Distinguished Service Administration of Justice Award
- Public Partnership Desert Peaks Award for Smart Justice Initiatives
- Criminal Justice & Public Safety Summit Award
- Urban Innovation Merit Award
- Trainer Excellence Award
- Employee of the Year
- Commander's Award
- Distinguished Service Citation
- Outstanding Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year
- Military Honors - Commendation Medal (x2); Achievement Medal (x2); Outstanding Unit Award; Organizational Excellence Award; Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal; Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal; Spirit of the Eagle Award; Good Conduct Medal; Honor Graduate Basic Military Training
Committee, Task Force & Board Appointments
- Arizona Steering Committee on Artificial Intelligence and the Courts
- Arizona Committee on Superior Court
- Arizona Legal Services Task Force
- Arizona Child Support Guidelines Review Subcommittee
- Arizona Digital Evidence Task Force
- Arizona Fair Justice for All Task Force
- Arizona Limited Jurisdiction Committee
- Arizona Committee on Judicial Education and Training
- Administration of Justice Advisory Board
Recent Organizational Honors
- 2023 National Achievement Award, Clerk 360 Business Intelligence
- 2023 National Achievement Award, eFiling of Direct Complaints
- 2023 Arizona CIO of the Year, Finalist
- 2022 Eye on Innovation Award, Global Finalist
- 2022 Summit Award, Employment & Training
- 2022 National Achievement Award, Court Record Intelligent Capture
- 2022 National Achievement Award, Data Center Modernization
- 2022 National Achievement Award, Technology Support Center
- 2022 National Achievement Award, Family Court eFiling
- 2022 National Achievement Award, Juvenile eFile Case Initiation
- 2022 National Achievement Award, Online Fee Waiver & Deferral
- 2021 FutureEdge 50 Award
- 2021 Government Experience Project Award
- 2021 Future Ready Award
- 2021 Best Public Information Officer
- 15 Additional for 2019 & 2020
Presentation & Faculty Service
- National Association of Presiding Judges and Court Executive Officers
- Judicial College of Arizona
- Arizona Courts Association
- City of Goodyear Leadership Development Program
- Arizona Judicial Staff Education Committee Conferences
- Arizona Court Leadership Conference
- Maricopa County Justice Courts Judicial Conference
- Coconino County Judicial Branch Conference
- Pinal County Judicial Branch Conference
- Mohave County Judicial Branch Conference
- Arizona State University College of Law
Military Service
Served in the United States Air Force, Active & Reserve, 1988 to 2016
Certifications & Formal Training - Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Office of Special Investigations Reserve Investigator Course, Recruiter Course, Ground Combat Skills, Security Forces Academy, Historian Course, Defense Courier Course
Timeline
Clerk of the Superior Court
Arizona Superior Court In Maricopa County
01.2019 - Current
Executive Court Administrator
Maricopa County Justice Courts
04.2014 - 10.2018
Judge
White Tank Justice Court
01.2011 - 04.2014
Municipal Court Administrator / Hearing Officer
City of Goodyear
12.1999 - 12.2010
Marshal / Supervisor
City of Goodyear
12.1996 - 12.1999
Police Officer
City of Goodyear
07.1994 - 12.1996
Recruiter / Office Manager
United States Air Force
12.1991 - 07.1996
Security Forces / Fire Team Leader
United States Air Force
09.1990 - 12.1991
Corrections Officer / Police Aide
Peoria Police Department
04.1989 - 09.1990
Bachelor of Science in Management - Magna Cum Laud -
University of Phoenix
Certificate
ASU Institute For Public Executives
Cerificate
Western States Court Leadership Academy
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