Mindy Patterson, CGFO, CPM
Director of Finance




WORK HISTORY

Director of Finance, City of Abilene (October 2008 to present)

Deputy Director of Finance (February 2007 to September 2008)

Assistant Director of Finance (October 1995 to February 2007)

Assistant to the Director of Finance (October 1994 to October 1995)

Accountant (September 1991 to October 1994)

Auditor, Condley & Company (March 1991 to September 1991)

Assistant Vice President, NCNB Texas Bank (May 1984 to March 1991)

 

EXPERIENCE

  • Served as Acting Director of Finance May 2008 - October 2008
  • Assisted with the overall management, supervision and operation of the Finance Department
  • Developed and administered the City of Abilene annual operating budget
  • Responsible for Accounting, Administration, Audit, Budget, Investment, Cash Management and Municipal Court
  • Maintained and administered the City of Abilene's investment and cash flow program
  • Developed annual goals and objectives, developed and approved regulations and procedures regarding financial practices
  • Served as Interim Municipal Court Administrator April 2006 - January 2007

EDUCATION

  • Certified Public Manager, Public Administration, December 2005 - Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas
  • Bachelors of Business Administration, Accounting/Finance Management, May 1991 - McMurry University, Abilene, Texas

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

  • Region 6 (Hub of Texas) Director - Government Finance Officers Association of Texas (1999 to present)
  • Government Finance Association of Texas (GFAOT) (1991 to present)
  • Government Finance Association of the United States and Canada
  • Texas Treasurer's Association
  • Texas Municipal Court's Association

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

  • Certified Public Manager
  • Certified Government Finance Officer