The Victims Services Staff

The District Attorneys Council (DAC) Victims Services Division is staffed by ten individuals who provide support services for the Oklahoma Crime Victims Compensation Board (OCVCB) and the Oklahoma Sexual Assault Examination Program (SAEF). Click here for a copy of our Mission Statement.

BRIAN HENDRIX, Director of Victims Services - Brian is responsible for the management of the District Attorneys Council's Victims Services Programs. He supervises division staff and is the Administrator for the Victims Compensation Board and the Sexual Assault Examination Fund. Brian is also responsible for overseeing the financial management of both programs.

KARLEEANN GRAY, Board Claims Examiner - Karleeann is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on all crime victims compensation claims totaling between $2,500 and $10,000. She is also responsible for reviewing victims compensation claims over $10,000 that are scheduled for Board decision. Karleeann also processes Additional Considerations on any claims that were originally assigned to her.

VACANT, Public Information Officer - is responsible for all press releases, training, and outreach programs pertaining to the OCVCB Program. This position also attends Pardon and Parole Board meetings and is there to assist victims before and after testimony.

NICK LAY, State Tribal Victim Liaison, Special Projects Outreach Coordinator - Nick is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with Tribal Victim Services Programs across Oklahoma. He is also in charge of special outreach projects under the OCVC.

MELISSA BROWN, Administrative Claims Examiner - Melissa is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on all crime victims compensation claims totaling less than $2,500, and all claims submitted for eligibility consideration. Melissa also processes Additional Considerations on any claims that were originally assigned to her.

ROXANNA MYERS, Special Claims Examiner - Roxanna is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on mass violence claims, all non-report sexual assault compensation claims, and complex claims that are referred from the districts. Roxanna also processes additional considerations on any claims that were originally assigned to her.

CLAUDIA ROMERO, File Clerk - Claudia is responsible for filing and records disposition. In addition to this responsibility, Claudia logs in all victims compensation claims.

KATHY WHITE-FERRELL, Sexual Assault and Restitution Recovery Specialist - Kathy is the go-to person for all matters pertaining to the Sexual Assault Examination Fund. She is responsible for processing payments for all sexual assault examinations in Oklahoma. Kathy is also responsible for evaluating claims for possible restitution/subrogation recovery.

HEATHER WEGGESSER, Victims Services Assistant - Heather is the primary contact for the division and takes the majority of calls from the public. She is responsible for incoming division mail, deposits, scheduling services, updating the website, and assisting other staff with mailouts. Heather also reviews claims for criminal/civil case status.

KELLIE REECE-LIGONS, Victims Services Accountant - Kellie is responsible for the budgeting and reconciliation of all accounts administered through the DAC Victims Division. 

Contact Information:
Oklahoma District Attorneys Council
Oklahoma Crime Victims Compensation Board
421 NW 13^th, Suite 290
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
405-264-5006
Toll-Free 1-800-745-6098
E-mail: VictimsServices@dac.state.ok.us