Katie Rouse was appointed Deputy Director of Finance for the Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Katie has been a valuable member of the Department since 2016, having previously served as Finance Officer and as the Civic Center Manager.
Katie’s experience and commitment to the mission of the Department will be extremely valuable as we navigate the many budget challenges associated with COVID-19.
Katie received her B.S. in Accounting from Salisbury University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Charles R. Schmechel, CPA, was appointed Deputy Director of Finance for Wicomico County on Tuesday, November 4, 2020. Mr. Schmechel had relocated to Wicomico County from Colorado recently. His prior employment has provided him significant experience with governmental accounting, auditing, financial reporting and forensics, which will be strong assets to the County.
Mr. Schmechel is a graduate of the University of Wyoming with degrees in Accounting, Political Science and a minor in Ethics. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Fraud Examiner.
