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  County to Welcome Several Top Financial Leaders Including a New Chief Financial Officer

DETROIT, MI – This spring, Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans announced several new appointments to the County’s financial leadership. John Wallace will join the county as its new Chief Financial Officer and Robert Widigan as Chief Deputy Financial Officer, pending approval from the Wayne County Commission.

The county also plans to welcome Sharron Rose as the Deputy Finance Director of Financial Reporting & Compliance for the Health, Human and Veterans Services Department.

This news comes on the heels of the County Executive’s State of the County Address where he highlighted various leaders across the administration and their contribution to helping create and more robust Wayne County government. He also spoke to moving the county from surviving to thriving.

“This is an exciting time in Wayne County. We’re building an even stronger leadership team that will help carry us into the future. Financially, Wayne County is the strongest it’s been in a long, long time. We’re entering an era where we can truly thrive,” said Executive Evans. “With new ideas and diverse perspectives, we will continue to build a county that is rich and inclusive.”

With more than 20 years in the finance industry, John will join the County from the City of Detroit where he served as Agency CFO for the City’s Public Infrastructure group which includes the Department of Transportation, Department of Public Works, Municipal Parking, and the Airport. Now, John will head the County’s finances.

“I am excited to join the Evans Administration and begin the next phase of my career with Wayne County,” said Wallace. “The county has made strong financial strides over the last several years and I look forward to being a part of its future and positively impacting the residents of Wayne County.”

Robert Widigan’s career in public service spans close to 15 years, He has experience working on several levels of state, local and regional government including the State of Michigan, City of Lansing, Genesee County, and other municipalities. Robert joins Wayne County from the City of Flint where he served as CFO since August 2021.

“I am enthusiastic about joining the team at Wayne County that is cultivating positive change throughout the region,” said Widigan. “I am eager to work with the administration, commission and residents to continue moving this county forward.”

Sharron Rose brings 10 years of financial expertise to the County after serving as the CFO for the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

“This is a full-circle career moment for me to serve in Wayne County. The better part of my career has been in the corporate and nonprofit sectors. I've always wanted to be in a human services environment serving the people from the community I was born, raised, and schooled in. I'm excited at the possibility of being able to make a difference.”


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