The county treasurer is the chief custodian of county finance and is charged with the safekeeping and investing of county funds. This includes the maintenance and reconciliation of all checking accounts under the care of the county treasurer and the disbursement of funds. The term of office is four years.Duties: receives and deposits all county revenues, acts as chief liaison between the county and depository bank. disburses funds upon the order of the Commissioners Court, records receipts and expenditures and reconciles bank statements, may prepare the payroll, may be designated as the county's investment officer and required to submit regular reports on county finance to the members of the Commissioners Court, and may also act as the county’s human resources officer, employee benefits coordinator, risk manager and insurance coordinator.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in University Studies with concentrations in Personal Finance, Organizational Leadership, and Technical Communications. Since high school, I have worked in a variety of office environments with a strong focus on bookkeeping and financial management. I have owned and operated multiple businesses, where I was responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, budgeting, and reporting. My professional experience also includes working in the accounting departments of both a mortgage company and a bank, providing me with hands-on experience in financial systems, compliance, and internal controls. I currently work in the County Clerk’s Office, where I maintain the office’s monthly financials and work daily with the same systems used by the County Treasurer. This role has given me a thorough understanding of county government operations and financial procedures. Additionally, I serve as the Treasurer for my homeowner’s association, further demonstrating my commitment to fiscal responsibility and accountability.
The County Treasurer is responsible for receiving and depositing all county revenues and serves as the primary liaison between the county and its depository banks. The Treasurer prepares payroll and disburses county funds upon the order of the Commissioners Court. This office also records all receipts and expenditures, reconciles bank statements, and ensures accurate financial reporting. In addition to these core duties, the County Treasurer may serve in other roles as needed, including acting as the county’s investment officer and, in some cases, performing functions related to human resources. These responsibilities require a high level of financial expertise, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of county government operations.
My qualifications as a candidate for Gillespie County Treasurer cover a career of over 35 years. I was born in Fredericksburg and graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1991. My career started at a local grocery store and then moved into banking in the early 90’s. I worked for several different bank branches as a Teller and Personal Banker in Fredericksburg, Austin and San Marcos for 10 years reconciling bank accounts for commercial and personal bank customers including vault audits. In the early 2000’s I made a career change and started working for Hill Country Memorial Hospital managing the Registration Switchboard Departments. I then took on the role as a Project Manager/Process Improvement Specialist for 8 years and my current role is the Business Office Supervisor at the Create Healthy Wellness Center in Fredericksburg Texas for the past 9 years.
A County Treasurer is the chief financial officer and banker for the county, responsible for receiving, safeguarding, and disbursing all county funds, acting as the liaison with depository banks, reconciling accounts, investing funds for returns, managing payroll, and ensuring transparency by keeping meticulous financial records and reporting on the county's financial health. Provide oversight on all financial processes for various county entities. Collects all county revenues, taxes, fees, and fines, depositing them into designated banks. Acts as the county's banker, managing bank accounts, reconciling statements, and ensuring the security of funds. Pays county obligations, claims, and payroll upon the order of the Commissioners'; Court. Manages and invests county funds to generate returns, potentially reducing the tax burden. Maintains accurate, detailed records of all financial transactions for accountability and transparency. Provides financial reports to the Commissioners' Court and the public, detailing fund status.
