Experience

CITY OF MARLBOROUGH

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Comptroller / Treasurer (CFO)

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States Comptroller / Treasurer serving as Chief Financial Officer managing Finance Department, which includes Treasury, cashflow, Investments, Payroll, and Tax Collector’s Office. Population @41,000. Budget $190 million.



Brockton Housing Authority

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

  • Jun 2022 - Apr 2023

  Brockton, MA, USA CFO at an innovative, award-winning urban housing authority. Supervised bustling Finance Department processing accounts payables and receivables for four separate non-profit entities consisting of a combined 16 housing properties serving over 7,000 tenants. Managed and analyzed financial position and internal accounting processes on a daily basis. Completed continuous regulatory reporting to state/federal agencies. Constantly managed cashflow and maintained positive relationships at a dozen… Show more CFO at an innovative, award-winning urban housing authority. Supervised bustling Finance Department processing accounts payables and receivables for four separate non-profit entities consisting of a combined 16 housing properties serving over 7,000 tenants. Managed and analyzed financial position and internal accounting processes on a daily basis. Completed continuous regulatory reporting to state/federal agencies. Constantly managed cashflow and maintained positive relationships at a dozen banks providing daily banking services for two dozen accounts with an aggregated daily balance over $30 million. Engaged in a multi-faceted team working on a $165 million development project to replace two aging towers containing 400 housing units. Aided in resolving two expired labor union collective bargaining agreements. Show less



Town of Sherborn, MA

• United States
• Government Administration

• Town Administrator / Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) - Human Resources, Finance, and Technology

  • Feb 2013 - Jan 2022

  Longest serving Town Administrator in Sherborn in recent memory (five Administrators in the prior nine years) and holder of the most official duties. Primary duties included Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Human Resources (HR) Director, Information Technology (IT) Manager, Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), Buildings Director and ADA/Disability Coordinator. Coordinated Public Safety departments of Police, Fire, Building Inspections, as well as Public Works, Conservation, Sustainability… Show more Longest serving Town Administrator in Sherborn in recent memory (five Administrators in the prior nine years) and holder of the most official duties. Primary duties included Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Human Resources (HR) Director, Information Technology (IT) Manager, Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), Buildings Director and ADA/Disability Coordinator. Coordinated Public Safety departments of Police, Fire, Building Inspections, as well as Public Works, Conservation, Sustainability, Finance, and Council on Aging. Directed Farm Pond Reservation Manager overseeing seasonal waterfront staff. Enhanced governmental communications with the public, elected officials, and neighboring communities. Applied and received several community grants of $100k+. Solely completed classification and compensation plan, implementing with Personnel Board approval. Successfully bargained public safety labor union collective bargaining agreements every three years. Supervised multiple facility accessibility projects, supervised lease of community building, and explored options for creation of a senior center. Worked with developers on several affordable housing projects, and acted as liaison between the Board and Woodhaven Senior Housing facility. Addressed and greatly improved other municipal challenges involving finances, capital planning, and technology. Show less



City of Framingham

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Assistant Town Manager / Human Resources Director, Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)

  • Feb 2010 - Feb 2013

  As Assistant Town Manager, provided executive support to Town Manager. Independently supervised the departments of Building Services Media/Tech Services, Veteran Services, and Human Services. Responsible for all procurement processes, contracts, and awards, as well as daily review of all purchase orders (2,000+ employees including School Dept.). Developed and maintained working relationships with state oversight agencies of Finance, Attorney General, and Inspector General offices. Successfully… Show more As Assistant Town Manager, provided executive support to Town Manager. Independently supervised the departments of Building Services Media/Tech Services, Veteran Services, and Human Services. Responsible for all procurement processes, contracts, and awards, as well as daily review of all purchase orders (2,000+ employees including School Dept.). Developed and maintained working relationships with state oversight agencies of Finance, Attorney General, and Inspector General offices. Successfully negotiated thirteen labor union collective bargaining agreements. Completed major ADA accessibility, HVAC, and energy-saving improvements to historic Memorial Building and Village Hall. Completed historic building renovation and leased in record time and under-budget. Show less



Town of Weston, Massachusetts

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Town Manager / Director of Finance & Administration, Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)

  • Aug 2006 - Feb 2010

  As Assistant Town Manager, supported Town Manager and Select Board. Directed Finance Department, including Accounting, Treasurer-Collector, and Assessing. Also supervised the Town Clerk’s Office and the Information Technology (IT) Department. Responsible for all contracts and procurement processes. Large projects include moving town to LED streetlights, renovation options for a historic tavern, and replacement of Public Works main facility.



City of Bath, Maine

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Director / Collector-Treasurer, Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)

  • Mar 2003 - Jul 2006

  Served as city Finance Director and Chief Procurement Officer. Responsible for all purchases, contracts, leases, tax billing, payroll, and bill collections. Streamlined equipment purchasing and leasing. Reduced service counter staffing and increased services provided, such as issuance of license plates. Coordinated grant to operate a multi-bus public transportation system. Served as Ex-Officio Finance Director to a founding Board for renovating an abandoned hospital for use as the Midcoast… Show more Served as city Finance Director and Chief Procurement Officer. Responsible for all purchases, contracts, leases, tax billing, payroll, and bill collections. Streamlined equipment purchasing and leasing. Reduced service counter staffing and increased services provided, such as issuance of license plates. Coordinated grant to operate a multi-bus public transportation system. Served as Ex-Officio Finance Director to a founding Board for renovating an abandoned hospital for use as the Midcoast Center for Higher Education. Involved in financing of other quasi-government non-profits organized for economic development purposes. Show less



Town of West Bath, Maine

• Town Administrator / Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), General Assistance Director

  • Jan 2000 - Mar 2003

  Served as West Bath’s first Town Administrator. Directed all finances, purchasing, public works, and public safety departments, such as Building Inspector and Shellfish Warden. Managed welfare program. Wrote and constructed all bid processes and contractual agreements. Expanded Fire Department with the addition of a multi-use community room. Facilitated restoration of historic meetinghouse for use as a community building. Worked with developer on creation of largest propane depot serving the… Show more Served as West Bath’s first Town Administrator. Directed all finances, purchasing, public works, and public safety departments, such as Building Inspector and Shellfish Warden. Managed welfare program. Wrote and constructed all bid processes and contractual agreements. Expanded Fire Department with the addition of a multi-use community room. Facilitated restoration of historic meetinghouse for use as a community building. Worked with developer on creation of largest propane depot serving the Midcoast area. Show less



Employment, Internships/Volunteer, and Memberships

• Other Relevant Experience (Pre-2000)

  • 1988 - 2000

  Employment: QA Analyst at MUNIS/Tyler Technologies; Policy/Systems Analyst at Information Systems & Solutions, Inc. (ISSI); Budget/Policy Officer at State of Kansas Governor's Budget Office; Announcer at Diversified Communications / Community Broadcasting. Internships/Volunteer: Analyst at U.S. Health Care Financing Administration's (HCFA) Longterm Planning Office (SSA); Policy Analyst at U.S. Senator Wm. S. Cohen's Field Office; Vice Chair on Sagadahoc County Communications Center Board… Show more Employment: QA Analyst at MUNIS/Tyler Technologies; Policy/Systems Analyst at Information Systems & Solutions, Inc. (ISSI); Budget/Policy Officer at State of Kansas Governor's Budget Office; Announcer at Diversified Communications / Community Broadcasting. Internships/Volunteer: Analyst at U.S. Health Care Financing Administration's (HCFA) Longterm Planning Office (SSA); Policy Analyst at U.S. Senator Wm. S. Cohen's Field Office; Vice Chair on Sagadahoc County Communications Center Board of Directors; Member of Two Bridges Regional Jail Advisory Committee; Member of Maine Municipal Association Legislative Policy Committee. Show less