Richmond appoints new Finance Director
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Richmond appoints new Finance Director
The City of Richmond has appointed Letitia Shelton as the new Director of Finance. Shelton brings more than 30 years of experience in public sector finance. Her predecessor, Sheila White, submitted her resignation to the city. Her last day is July 25.
This comes after her predecessor, Sheila White, submitted her resignation to the city. Her last day is July 25.
Shelton brings more than 30 years of experience in public sector finance, most recently serving as the City of Virginia Beach’s director of finance. In her role with Virginia Beach, Shelton oversaw core functions such as accounting, purchasing, risk management, debt management, payroll and financial system services.
Born and raised in Richmond, Shelton began her career with the city, where she served for 19 years in several key roles, including Interim Director of Public Works and Deputy Director of Finance and Administration.
Shelton has also held senior positions in Charlottesville, Virginia, and DeSoto, Texas, including Deputy City Manager and Chief Operating Officer. In these roles, she delivered audit opinions, maintained Triple-A ratings, and enhanced financial operations.
Shelton’s first day with the City of Richmond will be Wednesday, Aug. 6.
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