Pennsylvania Treasury
Paul Burton has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Paul is currently the Director of Information Technology at the Pennsylvania Treasury since March 2023. Prior to that, they served as the Information Technology Manager at the same organization from October 2022 to March 2023. From November 2014 to September 2022, Paul worked as the Manager of Application Development at PHEAA. Paul also held the position of Project Manager at Milton Hershey School from November 2013 to December 2014. Earlier in their career, Paul worked at the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts as the Manager of Application Development from May 2010 to November 2013. Paul also held the roles of Technical Team Lead from March 2007 to April 2010 and Senior Application Developer from February 2005 to March 2007. Paul's work experience also includes roles as a Senior Application Developer and Application Developer at Penn National Insurance from October 2003 to February 2005 and February 2002 to September 2003, respectively. Paul served as an Application Specialist at Sage from March 2001 to January 2002 and an Account Manager at Ricoh USA, Inc. from September 2000 to February 2001. Lastly, Paul's early career included positions at Liberty University, where they worked as the Director of Marketing from August 1999 to August 2000, Director of Military Education from August 1998 to July 1999, and Admissions Counselor from August 1996 to July 1998.
Paul Burton attended the University of Phoenix from 2004 to 2009, where they earned a Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Information Systems. Prior to that, they attended Liberty University from 1996 to 1999, obtaining a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Religion. Paul also completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Communication and Media Studies at Liberty University from 1992 to 1996. In addition to their formal education, Paul Burton has obtained certifications such as the Leadership Academy from PHEAA in December 2021 and the Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute in November 2013.
Pennsylvania Treasury
The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers several programs that provide an opportunity for financial empowerment for families, municipal governments, and non-profit groups across the state. Here you can learn more about all of Treasury’s programs and services, along with also navigating Treasury’s Transparency Portal which provides an in-depth look at how Commonwealth expenditures are being spent. ABOUT TREASURER STACY GARRITY As the 78th Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, businesswoman and retired U.S. Army Reserve Colonel Stacy Garrity is focused on transparency, cutting waste and fees, returning $3.5 billion in unclaimed property to its rightful owners, and making education affordable for Pennsylvanians. Stacy understands the challenges that Pennsylvania families face, and she brings the same common sense that people use to manage their own finances to the Treasurer’s office. As the treasurer of Pennsylvania, Stacy oversees an office of approximately 340 employees and is tasked with protecting $110 billion in state assets. Among her many duties, she safeguards the financial health of the state, manages Pennsylvania’s 529 College and Career Savings Program and the PA ABLE Savings Program for disability-related expenses, and administers the unclaimed property program. Stacy was elected on November 3, 2020, and was sworn into office on January 19, 2021.