Dale Tavares
Office Manager
Dale has been with Christian County Prosecuting Attorney’s office since March 2016. Dale is the custodian of records for the prosecutor’s office. She handles all requisition requests and facilitates training of all new legal assistants and front desk associates. Dale is the supervisor of the Legal assistants in the office. Dale assists a few Prosecutors with homicide cases which includes inputting and organizing referrals from Christian County Law Enforcement Agencies, obtaining any necessary information for cases, and preparing discovery. Dale is also MULES certified.
Before joining Christian County, Dale spent many years working in customer service – most recently she spent nine years in retail ending as a store manager for Walmart.
Shannon Stephens
Victim Advocate
Shannon has been with the Christian County Prosecutor’s Office Since August 2014, first as a volunteer, and then became a full-time employee in January 2015. Shannon has served as both a Victim Advocate and as an Investigator with a caseload that includes homicides, sex crimes and crimes against children. Shannon assists victims by explaining the process of the criminal justice system, attending hearings and meetings with victims, sitting with minor victims and witnesses when they testify, referring victims to resources and explaining their rights to them, and providing emotional support. Shannon is assigned to the cases prosecuted by Elected Prosecutor Kristen Tuohy.
Shannon previously served as a board member of the Missouri Victim Assistance Network, aka MOVA, and currently serves on the Governor’s Taskforce on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children, was appointed as a stakeholder in the Supreme Court of Missouri’s Justice Reinvestment Initiative, is a member of the Zero Abuse Project’s Train the Trainer program, the Christian County Multidisciplinary Taskforce and the local Sexual Assault Response Team. Shannon is a graduate of Austin Peay State University in Tennessee, with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
Julie Harlan
Victim Advocate
Julie has been employed with the Christian County Prosecuting Attorney’s office since August 2015. Prior to that, she worked for Citizens Against Domestic Violence in Camdenton. Julie received a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice in 2001 from Central Missouri State University. She has been a certified Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Victim Advocate since 2002.
Julie is the victim advocate for DWI, property crimes and traffic crimes. Julie assists and supports victims and witnesses through the criminal justice system, refers victims to local community resources and helps victims file for Crime Victim Compensation.
Stephanie Burchett
Victim Advocate
After serving 18 years as a Probation and Parole Officer, Stephanie joined the Christian County Prosecuting Attorney’s office in January 2025. During her time as a Probation and Parole Officer, she supervised domestic violence offenders and now brings that knowledge to her new role as an advocate for victims of domestic violence. Her extensive knowledge of the criminal justice system helps her to empower victims.
Senior Legal Assistant
Donna has been with the Christian County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office since July 2019.
Her duties include inputting and organizing referrals from Christian County law enforcement, preparing discovery, drafting routine motions and pleadings, correspondence to defense counsel and other agencies, and obtaining additional information required for cases. She assists First Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Anna Bunch with the domestic violence caseload. Donna is MULES certified through the Missouri Highway Patrol.
Before joining the Christian County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Donna spent many years in higher education working in Public Relations at College of the Ozarks and as the executive assistant to the president at Drury University. Prior to her career in higher education, Donna was a top real estate producer in Oklahoma.
Adrienne Medvec
Legal Assistant
Adrienne has been working for the Christian County Prosecutor’s office since 2022, where she manages the drug caseload and handles restitution and tax processing. She is MULES certified through the Missouri Highway Patrol.
Before her current role, Adrienne worked as a Loan Secretary at a local bank and as a paraprofessional in special education. In her leisure time, she enjoys traveling and watching documentaries.
Legal Assistant
Sugar has been with the Christian County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office since January 2025. In the office she is handling restitution payments, tax cases, and criminal cases as a legal assistant. Before joining the CCPA, Sugar received her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and psychology, with a certificate in criminal courts, from Missouri State University in 2023. She also has two cats, Apollo and Rocket Launcher, that she hangs out with when not at work.
Greg Reed
Investigator
Greg has been employed with the Christian County Prosecuting Attorney’s office since March 2022. Prior to that, he worked for CoxHealth Systems as their Community Hospital Group Environmental Safety and Emergency Management Officer. Greg received his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice in 2005 from Missouri Southern State University with a minor in Crime Scene Investigation. Greg served with the U.S. Air Force and the Oklahoma Air National Guard retiring as a Master Sergeant. He has received specialized training in Forensic Pathology and Dental Identification from the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. Greg holds dual Law Enforcement certifications with MoPOST and OkCLEET.
Justin Wishin
Investigator
Justin has been employed with the Christian County Prosecuting Attorney’s office since November 2023. Prior to that he was a Deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office. Justin received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration from the University of Phoenix in 2021. Justin Is an active-duty Veteran of the United States Air force serving as a member of the USAF Security Forces, the Air Force’s military police. Justin Has served in Montana, South Korea, New Mexico, and Iraq. During his military service Justin gained experience in nuclear security, asset protection, electronic security systems, and Law Enforcement. In all Justin has served in law enforcement for close to 13 years.