Pleat & Perry Support Team

Kellyanne Bartleson, Director of Operations

Kellyanne has been the Director of Operations for the firm since 2001.  She graduated from the Florida State University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice in 1994 and previously worked as a paralegal in Tallahassee and Fort Lauderdale.  She is a member of the Young Professionals of the Northwest Florida Beaches.  She is very active in the Destin and Walton Chambers of Commerce and graduated from the Destin Forward Leadership Program.  She volunteers at Destin Middle School and is the Board Secretary for the DMS Cheerleaders. She lives with her husband of over 14 years and their two daughters. She enjoys the beach, traveling and cooking.

Sharlene Perras, Paralegal

Born and raised in Mississippi, Sharlene attended the University of Mississippi where she earned a B.A.  Sharlene began with the firm in June 2010.

Erinn Sanders, Paralegal

Born in Bay City, TX, Erinn grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  She is a graduate of Langston University where she received her B.A. with Honors, while working as a Legal Assistant in Corporate Defense and Personal Injury.  Erinn made the move to Northwest Florida in May 2009, to join her family who has lived in Walton County for over 70 years.  Erinn has been with the firm since January, 2010.  She lives in Santa Rosa Beach with her sister and her two dogs, Ruca and Semi.  Erinn is an avid volunteer for the Seaside Repertory Theatre and has a deep love for the arts.  In her spare time, she enjoys beach bumming, photography, roller skating and is an avid music lover.

Theresa Stucki, Paralegal

Born and raised in Crestview, Florida, Ms. Stucki is a graduate of Crestview High School and attended college in Dallas, Texas.  She started working in the legal field in 1982 and started with the firm in 1996.  In 2001, she left the firm to explore other ventures and returned to the firm in September, 2010.  She makes her home in Laurel Hill, Florida with her husband, Matthew, and dog, Chaser.

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 1979 to 2010, Ms. Sutton joined the firm and title company in 2001.  Ms. Sutton has lived in the Destin area since 1976. 

Michelle Collins, Paralegal

Born in Miami, Michelle is a graduate of Midwestern State University where she received her B.A. with Honors while in the Air Force. Michelle began with the firm in March, 2011. She makes her home in Santa Rosa Beach.

Michelle Mykicz, Paralegal

Born and raised in Daytona Beach, Michelle is a graduate of Mainland High School, Daytona Beach Community College and holds a Legal Assisting degree with Honors. She has been certified as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal by the National Assoc. of Legal Assistants and has experience in personal injury, insurance defense litigation and estate planning. She joined the firm in June 2011. She moved to the Emerald Coast in 1998 and makes her home in Fort Walton Beach with her husband, two children and three dogs.

Gloria Whidden, Legal Receptionist

Gloria was born in Mobile, AL and raised in nearby Chipley, FL. After working with the State of Florida in both Chipley and Tallahassee until 2004, she relocated to Destin. She began working with Pleat & Perry in October 2010. Gloria has three children of the pointy-eared purring variety and makes her home in Destin.