Why I'm Qualified to Serve as Scioto County Auditor

Serving in county government requires accuracy, discipline, and a steady commitment to clear information. I am uniquely prepared to take on this responsibility because I have lived and worked inside the systems that make local finance work, and I’ve made them better.

Experience You Can Trust

As Chief Deputy Treasurer of Scioto County, I work every day with property tax collections, fund reconciliation, revenue distribution, and financial compliance. I see firsthand how accurate records and clear communication earn public trust.

Taxpayers deserve more than numbers. They deserve understanding.

I don’t need training on day one. I know the workflows, the deadlines, and the consequences of mistakes, and I know how to improve them.

Building Operational Discipline

Before serving in county government, I spent six years in senior leadership at a multi-site, federally funded health center. In that role, managing complex budgets and regulatory compliance was a requirement, not an option. Reporting had to be accurate. Documentation had to be complete. Processes had to work. That experience sharpened my focus on accountability, systems, and efficiency.

Education that Matters

I earned my undergraduate degree in Management, where I developed a foundation in organizational leadership and financial fundamentals.

I hold a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, a professional certification centered on process improvement and operational efficiency, tools that help drive better outcomes with fewer errors.

I am also completing my MBA in Business Administration in March 2026. That graduate study deepened my understanding of finance, strategy, and data-driven decision making, all skills directly relevant to running the Auditor’s office.

Military Service: A Record of Results

My decade in the Army and National Guard taught me that success is built on two things: integrity and attention to detail. I’m bringing that mission-first mindset to the Auditor’s office.

Technical Precision: I was selected to use AutoCAD (computerized design) to draft infrastructure blueprints for schools and government buildings during my combat tours, proving a lifelong ability to master complex technical systems.

Operational Oversight: I served in the Tactical Operations Center, where I was responsible for the accurate logging and reporting of critical data where there was zero margin for error.

Leadership & Training: I managed heavy equipment logistics and personally trained over 10 soldiers in specialized technical skills to ensure our unit met its mission goals.

"SPC Blackburn's unwavering courage and attention to detail... has greatly contributed to the overall success of the mission." From my 2005 Army Commendation Medal citation.

What Sets Me Apart

The Auditor’s office is operational, not ceremonial. It requires someone who understands:

Financial controls
Legal compliance
Data accuracy
Systems improvement
Public accountability

That is the background I bring.

My goal is the same one I work toward every day: accurate information, clear explanation, and public trust you can rely on.