Accounting

Myrna Cowen Chief Accountant (334) 894-5556 ext. 226 E-mail: Myrna Cowen

Myrna Cowen began her service with Coffee County in December 2007. Myrna received her B.S. degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Troy State University. She came to Coffee County from a controller's position with Carter Brothers Manufacturing which is a manufacturer and distributor of power sports equipment. Her prior work experience includes accounting, finance, and administration for private industry. She was employed by Kleinert's Inc. of Elba, Alabama for twenty-eight years and became the Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration and General Manager.

Myrna is responsible for recording the financial transactions of the county. She prepares and submits reports with outside funding agencies and coordinates cooperation with outside examiners. Ms. Cowen provides accounting guidance to elected officials and their respective departments and also works to ensure that accounting software provides a clear and accurate record of the county's financial condition.

Ms. Cowen and her husband Eddie have three children - Eddie, Jake, and Lisanne - five grandchildren and attend Covenant Community Church of Elba.

Sharon Lyles Purchasing and Accounts Payable (334) 894-5556 ext. 224 E-mail: Sharon Lyles

Sharon Lyles began her service with Coffee County in 1986 in the Enterprise Probate Judge's office. After serving for seven years as a tag clerk, she transferred to the Commission Office in 1993 to begin her role as Accounts Payable Clerk. Sharon issues all purchase orders for the county and processes all invoices for payment. She is responsible for purchases of office equipment and supplies for all county departments as well as performing various other account-related tasks.

Sharon is married to Dennis, has two sons, Joseph and Jordan, and is an active member of Center Point Community Church in Enterprise.

Sharron Hines Personnel Resources (334) 894-5556 ext. 225 E-mail: Sharon Hines

Sharron is our Personnel Resources Clerk with over twenty-five years of experience with payroll and employee-related issues. She has been a part of the Coffee County Commission staff since 1991. Sharron graduated from Enterprise High School and attended Enterprise State Junior College. Before becoming a Commission staff member, she spent several years with a local bank and then moved to a bookkeeping position with a local lawyer.

Ms. Hines is responsible for the maintenance of all personnel records. Sharon enjoys being able to interact with the employees of Coffee County on, personal and professional levels and is available to answer any questions related to personnel policies and procedures.

Sharron is the mother of two boys, Michael (married to Jacquelin) and Stephen.

Catherine Brown Administrative Clerk (334) 894-5556 ext. 233 E-mail: Catherine Brown

Ms. Brown will be at the front desk to greet you as you enter the Commission Office. She accepts payments for all county revenues and assists the Chief Accountant with a wide variety of bookkeeping functions.

Catherine transferred to the Coffee County Commission from Houston County in April 2008 and is a welcome addition to our staff. Ms. Brown has worked for the United States Air Force during her husband's military career in various locations around the world. She is the mother of two children, James and Jessica, and a member of Salem Baptist Church in Enterprise.