City of South Lake Tahoe names Michael Nakama as Director of Finance
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 4:28pm
Michael Nakama has been named the City of South Lake Tahoe's new director of finance, officials announced Wednesday. He replaces Christine Vuletich, who resigned in February to take a position as assistant county manager and chief financial officer in Douglas County.
Nakama's strong and diverse private sector financial management experience, coupled with a Stanford University MBA, makes him a perfect fit for the immediate and long-term financial stewardship needs of the City, according to a city press statement. He previously worked for several private sector corporations, including Southern California Edison, UNIFI Companies, and American Gulf and Airport Corporation.
His strengths in financial forecasting, budgeting, capital financing, airports, and financial information systems will be a great asset to the city as it pursues a course of living within its means and addressing the service and capital needs of the community, the statement read.
Nakama will begin the new duties as Director of Finance on Monday, June 11.
Related Stories
- South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates respond to #IRunWithMaud questions
- STPUD candidates respond to questions
- South Lake Tahoe appoints public works, administrative service directors
- Lake Tahoe planning agency announces 2011 Best in The Basin award winners
- Final four South Lake Tahoe city manager candidates from California and Florida
- Special City Council meeting to decide Kerry's fate; Meston outlines plans
- Lake Tahoe Finance Director comes highly regarded says Douglas County Manager
- Feeling the Squeeze: City's recent round of layoffs will be noticeable