ASHTABULA — Finance Director Traci Welch is leaving town of Ashtabula, efficient Feb. 17.
Welch has accepted the place of director of finance on the metropolis of Geneva.
“It’s been an enormous determination,” she stated at Tuesday evening’s Ashtabula Metropolis Council.
Metropolis Council President John Roskovics stated they will miss Welch and want her properly.
“She has finished a superb job for town,” he stated. “At all times very correct and thorough, permitting council to proceed with confidence. She was an important a part of our administrative group.”
Welch served as finance director for town of Geneva for 3 years earlier than coming to Ashtabula in October 2018.
A 1987 graduate of Madison Excessive College, Welch went on to earn a bachelor’s diploma in finance and accounting from Indiana Wesleyan College whereas elevating two kids.
Geneva Metropolis Supervisor Joseph Varckette stated he’s thrilled he was in a position to entice somebody with Welch’s background and expertise.
“Clearly, she’s acquainted with our administrative operations having served right here beforehand, nevertheless it’s exactly our familiarity along with her potential and professionalism that made the prospect of bringing her again such a horny choice for us,” he stated. “Finally, we consider Traci’s rent and return to town of Geneva is a superb match for each her and town and we’re delighted to have the chance to welcome her again to the place she beforehand served in so proficiently.”
Ashtabula Metropolis Council met in govt session after Tuesday’s assembly to debate the subsequent step in filling the place. When council members returned, they adjourned the assembly with out additional motion.