David M. Wright
Director of Finance
WORK HISTORY
Director of Finance, City of Abilene (August, 1982 to present)
Controller, City of Abilene (December, 1979 to August, 1982)
Administrative Services Director, City of Palestine (March, 1978 to December, 1979)
Management Analyst, City of Sherman (September, 1975 to March, 1978)
EXPERIENCE
- Director of Finance: All financial responsibilities and duties, Municipal Court, Fleet Management, Fleet Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance
- Controller: Oversight and coordination of Accounting and Purchasing.
- Administrative Services Director: All financial responsibilities, utility billing, personnel administration, purchasing, and data processing.
- Management Analyst: Responsibilities and duties in budget preparation, purchasing agent, and accounting activities. Conducted performance reviews of various departments' operations in coordination with City Manager's Office.
EDUCATION
East Texas State University, Masters Degree, 1975
Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Bachelors Degree, 1973
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
- Past President of Government Finance Officers Association of Texas (GFOAT)
- Served four years on Board of Directors of Texas Municipal League (TML)
- Resolution Committee, TML
- Outstanding Management Accountant, Abilene Chapter National Association of Accountants
- Service Above Self, Abilene Rotary Club
- Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA)
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