Asheville Reporting Staff and Friends!

Karen Kornhauser, Owner: Karen has been in the court reporting business for over 20 years. She was born and raised in New York City, pursuing her bachelor’s degree at Long Island University in Brooklyn. In the late 1980s Karen went to work as a transcriptionist for Ginger Burns, former owner of the company then known as National Reporting Service. Then in 1996, Karen began managing the business when Ginger accepted a position as an official court reporter for AOC. After Ginger’s untimely death in 2001, Karen took over as owner and changed the business name to “Asheville Reporting Service.” She is an animal lover, with a critter family that includes her handicapped Bullmastiff-mix dog, Bully; her mom's French poodle,Colette; three adopted feral cats; and two Quaker parrots. That's not to mention the two cats who live full-time in the office, Oreo and Billy.

Dee Anna Michaels, CVR: Dee Anna began working as a court reporter in 1986 for Asheville Reporting Service. She is experienced in reporting in both Superior and District Courts, as well as covering depositions, with an emphasis on medical proceedings. She's adept at basically any facet of court reporting. Dee Anna is an excellent legal transcriptionist, as well; she is our resident authority on anything to do with the English language, especially spelling and medical terminology. Dee Anna sets the bar for everyone else in professionalism and pride in her profession as a court reporter. Dee Anna loves animals, too. Court reporting's gain was the veterinarian's world's loss! Any critter in need who crosses her path may find a wonderful home with Dee Anna and her husband, David.

Mai-Beth Ketch, CVR: Originally from Denmark, Beth came to Asheville in the late nineties with her husband, Mark, and joined Asheville Reporting Service as a court reporter in 1998. She obtained her certification from NVRA in 2001. Beth is noted for her professional and personable demeanor and we value her because she is always willing to uncomplainingly go over and above her duties as a court reporter. Mark and Beth's family is rounded out nicely with their beloved pup, Bentley.

Amanda Johnson: Raised in Western North Carolina, Amanda comes from a large, close-knit family. She is married to Toby and loves horseback riding and all kinds of sports, including volleyball and soccer. She also loves her Golden Retriever, Sadie. Amanda came to work with Asheville Reporting Service early in 2002 as a court reporter. Her skills as an organizer have helped her to evolve into the person in the office who handles all the accounting and payroll, and she helps maintain order in the office. With Amanda’s help, we can always find what we’re looking for.

Ed Diez: While Ed wears many hats for Asheville Reporting, his main role since he joined us in 2005 is transcript production. With additional training, he has evolved into a videographer and court reporter. as well. He is originally from Argentina, but has lived in Asheville for a number of years. Ed speaks English, Spanish, and some Italian, and adds to the international flavor of our office. His friendly personality and sense of humor make him an asset to our team.

Aubrey Haslow: Aubrey is a 2009 graduate of UNC-Asheville.She completed her studies while working full-time for ARS as a court reporter and transcriptionist. She is married to Jacob and they live in the Leicester community with their latest addition, a little Schnauzer puppy, Marty. Once she walks in the door and sits down at her computer, it's easy to forget she's here because she's such a hard worker -- and so quiet! Her pleasant personality, efficiency, and excellent work ethics make working with her a pleasure.

Transcriptionists: Our expert staff of transcriptionists produce the highest quality of transcripts available. Between our local office typing staff as well as remote typists working from home, all who have worked exclusively for ARS for many years, there are seven full-time transcriptionists on staff. Geographically, Aubrey is based in Leicester, Leslie works from Candler, Christa from Waynesville, Terri from Seattle, and Leigh represents Houston.

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In Memory of Ginger Burns (1960-2001)

Ginger founded National Reporting Service, as ARS was formerly known, in 1983, after graduating from college and then court reporting school in Florida. In 1996 she moved to Raleigh, North Carolina, and accepted a position as an official court reporter for the NC Administrative Office of the Courts, and worked in that capacity up until her untimely death from cancer in 2001, at the young age of 40. Ginger was a wonderful employer and a good friend.

 *CVR= certified verbatim reporter