Treasurer/CFO Planning Series - Third Quarter 2020-2021

Tammy Hrosch is the EMIS Manager for META Solutions and leads a team of 26 EMIS specialists across five META locations. She has been reporting EMIS data since 2001 and is actively involved with the Ohio Association of EMIS Professionals serving on a variety of committees and former treasurer of the organization. She is a member of the ODE EMIS Advisory Council and is the developer and trainer of materials for the ODE EMIS Alliance grant. Tammy holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and holds an Ohio school treasurers license. 

Todd Adkins is the Assistant Treasurer, Budgetary Division, of Akron Public Schools.  Todd is dedicated to advancing public education for students, in particular the disadvantaged students in Ohio.  Todd has committed the past 18 years to Akron Public Schools in various positions. 

Todd serves on the Ohio Schools Council Advisory Committee.  He received his accounting degree from Kent State University in 1995.  He acquired his CPA license (Inactive) in 2000 and attained his Treasurer’s License in 2015.

Todd Puster brings more than a quarter century of experience as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Ohio school districts. Currently, leading the fiscal operations of the Orange City School District in suburban Cleveland, he has served the following school districts: East Liverpool, Streetsboro, Ashland and West Geauga. Todd is considered among the leading commentators on Ohio school finance and is the author of several professional articles.

Randy joined the Perrysburg Exempted Village School District team in September 2021 as Treasurer/CFO for the district. Randy came to Perrysburg after as Treasurer/CFO for Huron City Schools and the Bright Local School District. Randy has used his skills as an educator in management & finance and business leader to improve fiscal office and district operations and improve communications with the Board of Education and public.

George Anagnostou became the Treasurer/CFO for the Strongsville City School District in 2015. Anagnostou has eighteen years’ experience in government accounting.  Prior to working at Strongsville City Schools, he spent seven years at the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD). Prior to his time at CMSD, Anagnostou spent six years as a Project Accountant for the State of Ohio Auditor's Office – Local Government Services Division.

Anagnostou graduated from Youngstown State University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.  He completed a Strategic Data Project Fellowship in conjunction with Harvard University in 2014.  The two-year program develops data strategists in school systems, state education departments, and nonprofit providers.

Anagnostou has received the following recognitions: OASBO Distinguished Service Award NE Region, Auditor of State Award with Distinction, ASBO Meritorious Budget Award, ASBO Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting, and GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. 

Kyle Kiffer is currently the Treasurer at Nordonia Hills City SD. Prior to this he was the Treasurer for the Streetsboro City SD. Kyle spent nine years with the Ohio Auditor of State’s office Auditing School Districts, Cities, Village’s, Charter Schools, and Counties. Kyle started with the State as an intern and left as an Audit Manager.

Kyle received a degree in Accounting and Financial Management from Hiram College, where he still volunteers as a mentor to students within the schools Accounting program. He has also run ten marathons and is a three-time Ironman, a140.6-mile triathlon. He resides in Lakewood, Ohio with his wife and two daughters. 

Cyndie is an accomplished health care consultant with 30+ years of experience.  Her background includes account management with insurance carriers like CIGNA Healthcare, where she was exposed to the carrier side of the healthcare business.  She has worked as a consultant for the past 17 years.   

Cyndie currently oversees the Ohio Public Sector Practice as team lead.  She provides a long history of experience with consortia building and management, union relationships and education, public sector compliance issues and employee engagement.

Kristine Blind is the CFO/Treasurer for the London City School District in Madison County. She previously held this position from August 2011 through August 2017 before leaving for the same position with Gahanna-Jefferson Local Schools.

Kristine has been involved in school finance since 1996, beginning as a support staff member in Washington County. She has held several positions throughout her career before becoming a Treasurer in 2009. As a long-time OASBO member, Kristine has participated in numerous committees and serves as a seminar director, mentor as well as frequent presenter.

Wilson has been the Chief Financial Officer for the Board of Education of the Mentor Exempted Village School District since March, 2004.  Mr. Wilson has more than forty-six years’ experience in the fiscal management of Ohio Public Schools.

He previously served as Associate Superintendent for the Center for School Finance and Accountability at the Ohio Department of Education.

Wilson also held the position of Chief Financial Officer and Budget Director for the Parma City School District Board of Education, Board of Education Treasurer for the Shaker Heights City Schools in Cuyahoga County, and the Canton City Schools in Stark County.  Additionally he served as Treasurer of the Stark County Board of Education in Louisville, Ohio and as Treasurer for the Woodridge Local Schools in Summit County.  He has also held the post of Treasurer for the South-Western City Board of Education in Franklin County.  Wilson also served as a shared treasurer with the Kirtland Local School District from 2015 until July 2018 and is currently serving as a shared Treasurer with the Newbury Local School District.