Integrity. Innovation. Fiscal Responsibility. Respect.
These are the four core tenants of the Alachua County Tax Collector’s Mission statement. The Senior Leadership Team of the Alachua County Tax Collector’s Office is dedicated to ensuring that our service to the public meets these standards and exceeds your expectations every day.
John Power
Tax Collector since 2014 and Chief Deputy for 14 years prior to that, John Power leads this team of professionals. John is a two-time graduate of the University of Florida and resides in Melrose with his family.
Jon Costabile
With decades of experience in finance and administration, Jon Costabile is the Chief Deputy Tax Collector. Jon is a two time UF graduate.
Marcian
Marcian joined the ACTC team in 2015, and serves as the Executive Director of Finance. Marcian comes to us with almost 20 years of government finance and budgeting experience. He also holds an MBA from Nova Southeastern University and a BS in Finance from the University of Florida.
Matt
Matt has been with the ACTC‘s office since 1992. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida. Matt is also a Certified Public Manager (CPM) and a Certified Florida Collector’s Assistant. He resides in Gainesville with his family
Linda
Linda is the Human Resources Administrator for the Tax Collector’s Office and has dedicated more than 30 years of service to the organization. Linda plays a vital role in supporting employees and ensuring the smooth operation of all HR functions. She oversees a wide range of responsibilities, including employee benefits administration, payroll changes, onboarding, personnel records, and day-to-day human resources operations. With decades of experience and extensive institutional knowledge, Linda is a trusted resource for employees committed to providing responsive, accurate, and compassionate HR support throughout every stage of the employee lifecycle.
Venus
Since 1995, Venus has been serving the public with the ACTC. She has served in a number of roles in the organization, most recently being promoted to the Director of Public Service for the Downtown Gainesville location.
Valerie
Valerie began her public service career in 1992 and now serves as Director of Public Service for the Northwest Gainesville location. A lifelong Alachua County resident, she is passionate about serving her community through exceptional service, strong leadership, and organizational excellence.
Valerie leads with a servant’s heart, believing that great leadership is about developing people, empowering teams, and creating an environment where both employees and customers feel valued. She is committed to cultivating a culture of unreasonable hospitality—looking beyond the transaction to create meaningful experiences, exceed expectations, and change the way people experience and perceive government.
Lori
Lori oversees the Communications and Processing Center, which consists of the call center, quality assurance, mail department, and dealer services. Lori has been with the ACTC office since 1999.
Kyle
Our 2015 Star Performer of the Year, Kyle presently serves as the Executive Assistant to John Power and is ACTC’s Public Outreach Administrator. Kyle is also a graduate of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications and a passionate Gator fan.
Gina
Gina joined the ACTC team in 2026, and serves as the Special Projects and Programs Administrator. Gina comes to us with more than 25 years of county government experience. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and is a Certified Public Manager.