MDGFOA News
Lauren Bierly, Accountant/Auditor for Montgomery County, receives the 2020 MDGFOA Lloyd Jones Scholarship Award
Lauren did not take the normal route to become an accountant. Lauren has a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Juniata College and a Masters of Science in Geology from Purdue University. After working in the geology field, Lauren then obtained a Masters in Accountancy from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin.…
Read MoreJanet Irvin, Past President of MDGFOA retires after 30+ years in Public Service
Howard DPW Director, Finance Director to Retire After 75 Years of Collective Public Service As reported by Kevin Kinnally, MaCo Jim and Janet Irvin to retire after 75 years of collective public service. Howard County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Jim Irvin and his wife, Finance Director Janet Irvin, this week announced their retirement…
Read MoreCONGRATULATIONS! Rafiu O. Ighile, CPA, Director of Finance for the City of Gaithersburg, MD
CONGRATULATIONS! Rafiu O. Ighile, CPA, Director of Finance for the City of Gaithersburg, MD has been elected as a member at-large to the GFOA Executive Board. He will serve a three-year term, beginning immediately. The five new members-at-large of the Executive Board will each serve a three-year term beginning immediately. New board members are:Laurie M.…
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