I have gained a vast amount of experience in government finance working as Chief of Staff for Portage Township the last eight years.  Throughout my tenure with township, I have been instrumental in securing and managing multi-million-dollar bond proceeds and temporary loans, compiling our annual budget and annual finance reports, facilitating additional appropriations and inter-fund transfers, and led the re-establishment of cumulative funds.  Additionally, I maintain and preserve vital township records, prepare agendas, minutes and draft resolutions for township board meetings, assume the HR responsibilities-including administering and managing employee benefits. 

I believe it is important to be a lifelong learner.  I attended Ivy Tech and Purdue North Central.  I obtained certification in government finance through the ITA in 2017.  Additionally, I continue to maintain and grow my knowledge by attending State Board of Accounts (SBoA) and Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) meetings and conferences.

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While I realize township engorgement is not the same as city government, the fundamental concept and procedures of local government accounting are the same.