Pleat & Perry Support Team

Kellyanne Bartleson, Director of Operations

Ms. Bartleson is the Director of Operations for the firm and has been with the firm since 2001.  She previously worked as a paralegal in Tallahassee and Fort Lauderdale and graduated from the Florida State University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice in 1994.

Ms. Bartleson’s primary responsibilities include all human resources/benefits/ personnel management; accounts receivables/payables; client billing; paralegal to senior partner handling complex corporate matters, litigation, real estate projects and mediations; management/administration of the overall day-to-day operations of the law firm and title company; and management of the office building.

Kellyanne is a member of the Emerald Coast Emerging Leaders; American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc; and was selected to and participated in the 2007/2008 Destin Forward leadership program.  She volunteers for the Ronald McDonald House, the School Advisory Council (Destin Middle School) 2008-2011 and the Seaside Neighborhood School 5k Race.

Kellyanne has been married for over 11 years and has two daughters, ages 4 and 10 and has lived in the Panhandle area since 2000.

Bonita Sutton, Closing Agent

Ms. Sutton is a closing agent and part of our affiliate title company, Dune Title Company, LLC.  She is a licensed title insurance agent. From 1973 to 1983, Ms. Sutton worked as an Accounting Clerk, Escrow Bookkeeper and Title Officer.  After working as a Closing Agent at various title companies from 1983 to 2009, Ms. Sutton joined the firm and title company in 2001.  Ms. Sutton has lived in the Destin area since 1976. 

Tawnya Sarazin, Paralegal

Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Ms. Sarazin attended college in Washington State.  She then moved to Florida and has been with the firm since February, 2002.  She is a Florida Registered Paralegal. Ms. Sarazin has made a home for herself here on the beautiful Emerald Coast where she is a hard-working, single mother to her son, Aiden.  When not working, she enjoys going to the beach, reading and spending time with her son.

Jessica Hardin, Paralegal

Ms. Hardin is a graduate of Fort Walton Beach High School, attended Okaloosa-Walton Community Collage and is a Florida Registered Paralegal.  She started with the firm in July 2001, left for a few years and came back in July of 2006.  She makes her home in Santa Rosa Beach with her husband, Hanley, and dogs, Rocky and Kipper.

Anne Jay, Legal Assistant

Ms. Jay started out working with our affiliate company, Dune Title Company, LLC. on May 22, 2006.  She currently works with Pleat & Perry, P.A.  She is currently enrolled full time at Northwest Florida State College.  She enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Chante Shartz, Legal Receptionist

Ms. Shartz is married to retired USAF CMSGT Jay Shartz.  She is mother to Justin, an honor roll student at Valparaiso Elementary School where she is the PTO Secretary. She is also Cub Scout Pack 52 Awards Chairperson.  She has an Associates Degree in Marketing and Office Administration.  She is a member of Crossway Community Church and is a member of it's orchestra.  She has been with the firm since July, 2007.

Michael Elizabeth McQuillen, Legal Assistant

Ms. McQuillen is a graduate of the University of Florida. She was born and raised in Destin, Florida. She started with Pleat & Perry, P.A. in February of 2010. She is a member of the Junior League of the Emerald Coast and the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce Emerald Coast Emerging Leaders. In her spare time she enjoys spending time volunteering in her community.

Alison Lambrechts, Legal Assistant