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There has been a flurry of activity within the Division of late as DWC staff
flutter off. Ana Thornton, the South-Eastern Regional Director overseeing
hearings in Houston, San Antonio, and the Valley, has departed for a position
with Traveler’s Insurance Company. Of course, we wish her nothing but the
best.
Jeff Carothers, formerly the Team Lead for the Southern Region and a San
Antonio Administrative Law Judge, accepted the Regional Director position left
vacant by Ms. Thornton and will therefore no longer preside over hearings.
Administrative Law Judge Hector Martinez of San Antonio will replace Mr.
Carothers as the Team Lead of the Southern Region. We heartily congratulate
them both!
Meanwhile, ALJ Franca Okonkwo transferred from the Houston West Field Office to
Houston East, and the Division has hired Victoria Mendoza as its newest
Administrative Law Judge in the West office. Judge Mendoza received her
J.D. from Texas Southern University and became licensed to practice in 2016.
Prior to joining the Division, we understand her area of expertise was
immigration law. We look forward to working with her.
Finally, Amparo Ilustre, a Benefit Review Officer in the Fort Worth area,
retired in January. No word yet on her replacement, but our best wishes to Ms.
Ilustre for a happy retirement!
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