Douglas County is proud to announce that Kathy Lewis has been selected for the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) position with Douglas County. Lewis transitions into this critical leadership role after years of dedicated service in public finance and management, most recently as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Douglas County Finance department. Her extensive experience, coupled with her commitment to excellence, positions her to effectively lead the County’s internal operations and advance its strategic vision.
The Chief Operating Officer is a newly created position with the Douglas County Manager’s Office aimed at enhancing organizational functioning, efficiency, and effectiveness. In this role, Lewis will oversee internal service departments including Human Resources, Finance, Technology Services, and Emergency Management. Additionally, she will assist the County Manager and Board of County Commissioners with organizational development, long-term fiscal planning, stakeholder and public engagement, process improvement, and the enhancement of public services.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kathy as Douglas County’s first Chief Operating Officer,” said County Manager Jenifer Davidson. “Top performing organizations increase their ability to execute their long-term strategic goals by also keeping an eye on the overall operations and health of the organization. This new COO position will be pivotal in ensuring all departments have the support needed to carry out the ambitious vision of the Board of County Commissioners efficiently and effectively in the coming years.”
Lewis began her career in finance and accounting after earning both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Accounting from Weber State University. She has maintained her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and has served in various key financial and administrative roles for the State of Nevada, East Fork Fire Protection District, and Douglas County. Her tenure in Douglas County includes positions as CFO, Internal Auditor, Grants Accountant, Budget Manager, and Clerk/Treasurer.
“I am honored to step into the role of Chief Operating Officer for Douglas County,” said Kathy Lewis. “This is an exciting opportunity to leverage my experience and passion for public service in a broader capacity. I look forward to working with our exceptional teams to ensure the County remains prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow while delivering on the goals set forth in our strategic plan.”
Lewis’ appointment represents a pivotal step in Douglas County’s commitment to aligning resources with strategic objectives. Her leadership and expertise will be focused on building organizational capacity and competence while enhancing community engagement and stakeholder collaboration to position Douglas County for continued success.
About Douglas County, Nevada
Douglas County, Nevada, a community to match the scenery, is centrally located just 15 minutes south of Nevada’s state capital and borders Lake Tahoe. Located on Nevada’s western border, the community is framed by the Carson Range of the Sierra Nevada to the west and the Pine Nut Mountains to the east. The community offers miles of open space, expansive ranches and farms, many historical sites and displays, along with numerous outdoor recreation activities. Douglas County is the fifth most populated county in Nevada with approximately 48,000 residents and seasonal populations that can exceed 65,000, due to its proximity to Reno, Carson City and northern California. Douglas County is governed by a five-member elected Board of Commissioners. The County is comprised of ten functional areas – general government, judicial, public safety, public works, sanitation, health, welfare, cultural and recreation, community support and utilities. For more information, visit Douglas County online at DouglasCountyNV.gov.
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