Susan Frye Court Reporting News

The Susan Frye Court Reporting team is comprised of top-notch stenographers. We pride ourselves on offering a wide array of services with prompt professionalism. Let's meet the friendly faces behind Susan Frye Court Reporting!

 

Melissa Burns  | Reporting 41 years | 6 years at Susan Frye Court Reporting

Melissa graduated from AIB in 1977 with her degree in Court Reporting. She worked for various judges and at another freelance firm until 2012 when she joined Susan Frye Court Reporting. Melissa loves her career and has experienced the vast changes in court reporting technology through the years. Melissa and her partner, Dick, enjoy the food and wine scene in Des Moines.

"I am so thankful that after all these years I can say that I still love what I do and that I am doing it with Susan Frye Court Reporting!"

Julie (Hand) McCurnin  | Reporting 35 years | 20 years at Susan Frye Court Reporting

Julie attended AIB and became a certified court reporter in 1983. Julie began as a freelance court reporter and traveled the state of Iowa with her career. She then moved to New York for a few years to continue her career. She moved back to Iowa and began working at Susan's firm in 1998. Julie and her husband live in Norwalk with their two children and family dog. Julie enjoys being a foodie in Des Moines and going to all her family's activities.

"I am so fortunate to have been working for Susan Frye and Associates, Inc., since August 1998. The past 17-plus years have been a court reporter’s dream. Susan is THE BEST boss and she has THE BEST clients. I love my job!"

Sonya Wright  | Reporting 25 years | 4 years at Susan Frye Court Reporting

Sonya received her court reporting degree in 1993. This year marks her 25th year in this career. Sonya worked in Iowa and San Diego as she followed her husband's military career. Sonya and her family eventually stayed permanently in Des Moines and she began working for Susan in 2014. Sonya and her husband have two daughters, Emily and Alise. Their family is very big sports fans, especially for the Cubs. She is very active in her church as well.

"I am blessed beyond words to be surrounded by such a wonderful, talented, kind, funny group of coworkers and clients to continue my journey with!"

Kaylan Parker McCord  | Reporting 14 years | 4.5 years at Susan Frye Court Reporting

Kaylan is another AIB graduate, and began her court reporting career in Kansas City. After several moves, she landed in Des Moines and began her work with Susan. Kaylan is the sister of Keriann! Kaylan and her husband have three wonderful children. This bustling family is always doing something, including slowly building up a small farm on their new plot of land.

"I love being able to work with this group of talented women as well as our clients here in Des Moines! And Susan’s absolutely amazing to work for and has been so gracious with me as I navigate being a working mother."

Jessi Lass | Reporting 9 years | 5 years at Susan Frye Court Reporting

Jessi also attended AIB's court reporting program and graduated in 2009. Though she began her career in Kansas City, Jessi and her husband relocated back to Des Moines in 2013 and she started working for Susan Frye Court Reporting. Jessi and Jason have an adorable son, Tatum. Jessi is often outdoors being active or trying out a new recipe in the kitchen.

"Working as a freelancer at Susan Frye has been a wonderful experience. It's allowed me to find a balance between work life and mom life that I don't think a lot of other careers could give me. Plus, my coworkers are amazing, and I get to see new faces and places weekly."

Keriann Hansen | Reporting 7.5  years | 3.5 years at Susan Frye Court Reporting

Keriann started and ended her degree with court reporting but had a few other majors in between those two points! After graduation, she moved to Indianapolis and began her court reporting career. She eventually moved to Des Moines with her husband, Derrick. She was a court reporter in the juvenile court system until she had her first child. Keriann now has two children, Lena and Reid. She is very crafty and handy; maybe the only reporter we trust with a power saw!

"Susan then graciously took me on as a part-time reporter so I could be a stay-at-home mom and work for her on my husband’s one day off a week. That has since turned into a couple more days a week, and Susan has been so awesome to work for as she continues to work with my crazy schedule. My little family is so very appreciative of her for that!"

Emily Maiers | Reporting 2  years | 2 years at Susan Frye Court Reporting

In 2010, Emily attended AIB's Court Reporting program. She graduated in 2014, the last class to attend AIB. Two years later, Emily received her RPR certification and began working for Susan. Emily is married to Jon, and is a wonderful mother to her son, Brayden. Emily is a big sports fan and is often talking about Hawkeye football, the Cubs and the Bears!

"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Susan as a freelance reporter and can’t imagine myself working with or for any other company. I love what I get to do every day and am so fortunate for the opportunity to share this with my amazing co-workers."

Joy Kripal

Joy Kripal keeps the firm running smoothly by doing many, many important tasks. Joy began working for the firm in 2010 and hasn't looked back. She has three daughters and her not-so-secret talent is a prop designer for live theater. She has worked for many theaters around Central Iowa.

"Working with her and the other lovely ladies is a joy (no pun intended) and I look forward to a long stay!"

Susan Frye | Reporting 38.5 years | 24 years at Susan Frye Court Reporting

Last, but certainly not least, Susan Frye! Susan is a veteran in the court reporting world, and has quite the story. We recently filmed Susan’s career story, enjoy!

Thank you for visiting the new and improved website of Susan Frye Court Reporting. We continue to value each and every one of you who choose to schedule your court reporting needs with us. If you have not used us in the past, please consider us in the future!

This month’s featured court reporter is Julie (Hand) McCurnin. Read her bio below:

I was born and raised on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa, and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1981. I then attended the American Institute of Business, becoming a Certified Shorthand Reporter in 1983.

Immediately upon graduation, I began working as a freelance court reporter, traveling the state of Iowa, gaining experience in a wide variety of settings: i.e., depositions in civil, criminal, and medical matters, hearings before State of Iowa professional examining boards, Iowa Supreme Court hearings, medical commitment hearings, hearings/ trials/grand jury proceedings in federal court for both the Southern and Northern Districts of Iowa, hearings before the workers’ compensation commission, and bankruptcy courts.

In 1991, I moved to New York and was a freelance court reporter throughout New York City and Long Island for approximately five years before returning to Des Moines.

My interests include dining out, trying to sample every different ethnic food Des Moines has to offer, as well as just trying to master the perfect macaroni & cheese at home; living vicariously through my children’s active lives: travel, school, activities, and attempting to learn the difference between an umpire and referee for my husband’s benefit.

I am so fortunate to have been working for Susan Frye and Associates, Inc., since August 1998. The past 17-plus years have been a court reporter’s dream. Susan is THE BEST boss and she has THE BEST clients. I love my job! I now live in Norwalk with my husband, two children, and dog.

Court reporting agency software is now at Susan Frye and Associates! Some of you have no doubt heard about our new agency software called RepAgencyWorks, or RAW for short. You know how court reporters love acronyms, right? Just kidding😊 Let me tell you a little about RAW and how it may be of interest to you. One of the most exciting things about RA...