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A Chief Financial Officer with a proven track record of leading financial operations within complex, highly regulated environments. Zachary brings a disciplined, strategy-focused approach to financial leadership, helping organizations move beyond reporting to drive informed decision-making and measurable results. His focus is on strengthening financial structure, improving operational performance, and positioning organizations for long-term stability and success.

Core Strengths

  • Strategic Financial Leadership
  • Budgeting, Forecasting, and Long-Range Planning
  • Operational Efficiency and Cost Management
  • Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
  • Internal Controls and Audit Coordination
  • Executive and Board-Level Communication

Leadership Approach

Zachary believes strong organizations are built on clarity, accountability, and trust. His leadership approach centers on providing clear financial insight, establishing disciplined processes, and partnering closely with executive teams to ensure decisions are both informed and actionable. He prioritizes long-term organizational stability over short-term gains, aligning financial strategy with sustainable performance and growth.

Impact Highlights

  • Lead financial operations for a $28M organization supporting more than 400 employees
  • Improved district net position by $18.8M, transitioning from a deficit position to over $18M in positive net assets
  • Increased cash reserves by ~380%, strengthening liquidity and financial stability
  • Grew General Fund balance by 3x, enhancing operational flexibility and risk management
  • Led financial strategy supporting $36M+ in capital investment growth, including major facility and infrastructure expansions
  • Managed $25M+ annual budget, achieving consistent financial stability and growth
  • Delivered $2.2M favorable budget variance through disciplined forecasting and cost control
  • Increased General Fund revenues by ~28% through optimized funding strategies and revenue management
  • Oversaw expansion of district capital assets from $23M to $59M (+156%)
  • Supported completion of major district-wide projects including:
    • High school renovation/replacement
    • ATC expansion
    • Technology modernization initiativesStrengthened internal controls and enhanced audit readiness
  • Advanced financial transparency and responsible stewardship of public funds
  • Analyzed cost centers and cut wasteful spending
  • Renegotiated vendor contracts to reduce expenditures
  • Developed new investment protocols to substantially increase returns
  • Supported executive leadership and board decision-making through clear, data-driven insight

Community Commitment

As someone who lives and works in the community he serves, Zachary brings a personal level of accountability to his role. He understands that strong financial leadership extends beyond the balance sheet and directly impacts the people, families, and organizations that rely on sound, stable institutions. He serves on a number of boards and volunteer organizations supporting the local community.

Mentorship

In 2018 Zachary was hired as the youngest finance officer in the Commonwealth. Less than years later he was recognized as a statewide leader and was asked to mentor new finance officers through the Kentucky Department of Education as well as conducting trainings through the state association, Kentucky Association of School Business Officers.

Presentations

  • 2026 Spring KASBO Conference
  • 2026 Green River Regional Educational Cooperative Finance Expert Panel
  • 2026 KASBO New Finance Officer Academy
  • 2025 KASBO Spring and Fall Conference
  • 2025 KASBO Fall Academy
  • 2024 KASBO Spring and Fall Conference
  • 2023 KASBO Spring and Fall Conference
  • 2022 KASBO Spring and Fall Conference
  • 2021 KASBO Fall Conference