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Introduction of new and/or promoted City of Brookings employees.
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The following City of Brookings promoted employees will be introduced to the City Council and public:
* Ashley Rentsch / Finance office / Finance Manager
Ashley Rentsch has been with the City of Brookings Finance Department since March 2020. During her time with the City, her responsibilities have included supervising the accounting team, preparing financial statements, managing grants and audits, and assisting with preparation of the annual budget. In her new role as Finance Director, she will also oversee the Liquor Store. She has a passion for process improvement and innovation at work and is continuously exploring opportunities to "work smarter, not harder."
Ashley has a Master of Professional Accountancy degree from the University of South Dakota, and obtained her Certified Government Financial Manager designation from the Association of Government Accountants in 2021.
Ashley has over 15 years of accounting experience in both the public and private sectors. Prior to her role at the City of Brookings, she was the Finance Officer for the City of Volga for over five years and was previously a Billing and Contract Administrator at Meta Payment Systems in Sioux Falls and a Senior Accountant at McLane Company in Northfield, MN.
Ashley lives in Volga with her two daughters, Lillie and Eden, and their Mini-Schnauzer named Jasper. In her spare time, she enjoys attending her children's activities, reading, listening to podcasts, and spending time with family. She considers herself a lifelong learner and enjoys any opportunities for new experiences, continuing education, and community service.
* Corporal Dustyn Engstom.
Dustyn has been an employee with the City of Brookings Police Department since September 2018.
* Corporal Austin Kreutner
Austin has been an employee with the City of Brookings Police Department since September 2018.
* Unable to be present in person for introduction...
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