Rhonda Daugherty

Rhonda Daugherty has extensive work experience in finance and accounting roles. Rhonda is currently working as the CFO/Director of Finance at the City of Cleburne. Prior to this, they served as the Assistant Finance Director at the City of Pearland, Texas from 2018 to 2021. In 2018, they also worked as a Management Analyst II at Augusta Richmond County, where they were responsible for data analysis, contract evaluation, and finance-related projects. From 2008 to 2017, Rhonda worked as the Finance Director at the City of West University Place. Rhonda also served as the Assistant Finance Director (part-time) at the City of Nassau Bay in 2008, assisting with budget preparation and developing procedures for cash receipts. Earlier in their career, Rhonda held the positions of Director of Finance and Treasurer at the City of Baytown, where they managed various financial functions and served as the CFO for the Baytown Area Water Authority. Rhonda started their career as a Senior Internal Auditor at Bank United in 1998 and then worked as an Audit Senior at Ernst & Young from 1996 to 1998. Rhonda's experience also includes a role as the Chief Accountant at La Porte ISD in 1995, where they were responsible for maintaining the district's general ledger.

Rhonda Daugherty's education history is as follows:

In 2019, they enrolled at Texas A&M University, where they pursued an Executive Master of Public Service and Administration (EMPSA) degree in the field of Public Administration. Rhonda completed their studies in 2021.

From 1985 to 1987, Rhonda attended the University of Houston-Clear Lake, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting.

In 1985, they briefly attended California State University, Northridge, although the degree they pursued is not specified.

Between 1981 and 1984, Rhonda attended San Jacinto College, focusing on Computer Science, Accounting, and Geology.

Rhonda Daugherty completed their high school education at North Shore High School, where they obtained a high school diploma in General Curriculum in 1981.

In terms of additional certifications, Rhonda obtained an Executive Master of Public Service and Administration (EMPSA) certification from Texas A&M University - The Bush School of Government and Public Service in December 2021. Rhonda also obtained a Master of Public Service and Administration certification from Texas A&M University in the same month and year.

Rhonda holds various other certifications, including Group 2.Social and Behavioral Research Investigators and Key Personnel certification from the CITI Program in June 2021.

Rhonda received an Excel: Power Pivot for Beginners certification from LinkedIn in June 2020.

In June 2013, Rhonda became a Certified Public Manager through the National Certified Public Manager Consortium, which they obtained via the University of Houston.

Rhonda obtained their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation from the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy in January 1991.

In November 2019, they became a Mental Health First Aider certified by the National Council for Behavioral Health.

Rhonda's education history also mentions a Certified Government Finance Officer certification, although the institution, month, and year of obtaining this certification are not specified.