ETCOG Gets New Financial Officer

KILGORE — The East Texas Council of Governments has announced the appointment of Charles Cunningham to the ETCOG management team as the Director of Finance. In this position Cunningham will be responsible for directing, planning, and coordinating financial activities; ensuring fiscal accountability to state and federal laws, regulations, and policies; developing funding forecasts; and preparing and monitoring budgets.

Cunningham brings with him over 30 years of experience in financial management and analysis in both the public and private sectors. He also served a number of years overseas working on development projects in Latin America and the Far East. Cunningham was most recently the Assistant City Manager / Director of Finance for the City of Kyle, Texas.

“Charles brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from both public and private sectors that make him an ideal director for ETCOG,” said ETOG Executive Director David Cleveland. “His extensive body of work with performance budgeting systems, various accounting systems and information technology combine to form the diverse skill set he will need to lead ETCOG’s Finance Team in the years to come. He also has a proven managerial, organizational development, and leadership track record that will benefit staff and customers alike. We are fortunate to have Charles and enthusiastically welcome him to the ETCOG Team!”