Kalamazoo County Government
Ryan Post is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in governmental finance management. Currently serving as Finance Director for Kalamazoo County Government since March 2023, Ryan provides critical financial advice to the County Administrator and Executive Leadership Team, overseeing fiscal strategies, financial reporting, and debt management. Previously, Ryan held the position of County Administrator for Van Buren County Government from December 2018 to March 2023, where responsibilities included directing administrative activities and advising the Board of Commissioners. Ryan also has experience in various finance roles across multiple counties, including Finance Director positions at St. Joseph County Government and Van Buren County Government, and as a Controller at Family Health Center Inc. Ryan holds a Master of Business Administration in Management and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance & Accounting, both from Western Michigan University, complemented by an Associate's degree in Business Administration from Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
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Kalamazoo County Government
Kalamazoo County Government builds the foundation for a safe and healthy community through the collaborative efforts of elected officials and dedicated individuals. Opportunities are created for all citizens to enjoy peace of mind and enhanced quality of life through the provision of needed services and programs. MISSION The mission of Kalamazoo County government is to provide responsive, innovative and cost effective services. PRINCIPLES To achieve our mission, Kalamazoo County government adheres to the following principles: • treat citizens with dignity, respect, honesty and fairness. • foster an accessible and responsive process for citizen involvement. • improve citizen understanding of the role and structure of county government. • promote effective and responsive Board decision-making. • encourage a spirit of teamwork. • exercise the highest standards of financial stewardship and accountability, assuring financial integrity. • respect the independence and interrelationships among all governmental units. • seek opportunities to collaborate with other public and private institutions in Southwest Michigan. • adopt a pro-active, innovative, nontraditional approach to program development and implementation. • strengthen the diversity and improve the stability of the community economic base.