New Finance Director

I received the following press release today from Acting City Manager John Fitzpatrick.

City of Oshkosh names Steeno as Finance Director

Oshkosh, Wis. – The City of Oshkosh has selected Peggy A. Steeno as their new Finance Director. Steeno will replace Ed Nokes who retired on February 1, 2008 after 29 years of service with the City. In her new position, Steeno will oversee the Finance Department which includes the offices of Assessor, Collections, Accounting, Parking, Water, Sewer and Storm Water Utilities.

“We are very pleased Peggy Steeno has accepted the Finance Director position with the City of Oshkosh,” said Acting City Manager John Fitzpatrick. “Peggy has both a solid financial background and proven municipal experience. Her expertise and practical manner are an excellent combination for both the staff and citizens of Oshkosh.”

Steeno is currently the Business & Administrative Services Manager for the Waukesha Water Utility in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Prior to 1999, Steeno was the Finance Supervisor for the City of West Allis, Wisconsin. In 1992 Steeno began her public sector career in Madison, Wisconsin at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection as a Agricultural Auditor.

Steeno received a MBA with a double emphasis in Human Resources and Training & Technology from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. She has also earned a BA with a double major in Managerial Accounting & German from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. In addition, Steeno is a Certified Public Accountant. Her family includes her husband Paul and two children.

“I’m very excited to have the opportunity to serve the City of Oshkosh,” said Steeno. “I’m looking forward to working on new challenges and feel I have much to contribute to the position and the organization.”

Steeno’s official start date is April 5, 2008 and will be introduced to the public at the 2008 State of the City Address and Open House event scheduled for Thursday, February 28 at Oshkosh Seniors Center North. For more information about the City of Oshkosh please visit www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us

Congratulations to Ms. Steeno. I look forward to working with her in her new role as Finance Director. I also want to congratulate Mr. Nokes on his 29 years of service to the city. I wish him all the best in retirement.

-Bryan