Roanoke hires new finance director
Published: Thu, 11/09/23
Roanoke hires new finance director
Kyle Lester was hired as the new finance director for the city of Roanoke.
(Courtesy city of Roanoke)
Community Impact
By Don Munsch
Updated
A new finance director started at the city of Roanoke this week.
Kyle Lester began Nov. 6. He replaces Vicki Rodriquez, who retired in August.
Prior to joining the staff in Roanoke, Lester worked with the cities of Arlington, Weatherford and Colleyville. He has years of expertise in financial management and long-term planning, as well as Government Finance Office Administration best practices, according to a city news release.
"Under Kyle’s leadership, the city of Colleyville implemented a grant and comprehensive investment program, which totaled more than $70 million in cash and investments," the release stated.
Lester also has experience in overseeing departmental reorganizations, partnerships and interlocal agreements and debt management programs and initiatives.
The finance department involves areas of budget document preparation, financial statement preparation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, fixed assets and purchasing, according to the city website.
Also of note
Kyle and his wife have lived in Tarrant County for the past 20 years and both attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, the release reads.
What they're saying
“The city of Roanoke is elated to welcome Kyle to the team of hardworking and talented finance and administrative services staff,” Roanoke City Manager Cody Petree said in the release.