Press Release | Office of the Mayor |Mayor William Wild Names Former Novi Assistant Treasurer as New Budget Director

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PRESS RELEASE

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

36601 Ford Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185

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Mayor William Wild Names Former Novi Assistant Treasurer

as Westland's New Budget Director

Westland, MI ---- Debra Peck, CPA has several years of experience in budget financing and is bringing that background to Westland.

Mayor Wild recently appointed her as Budget Director for the City. Prior to joining the Westland team, she held several positions with the city of Novi including - most recently - Assistant City Treasurer.

She also served as Novi's Senior Financial Manager and Water and Sewer Financial Services Specialist.

"Deb Peck comes to the city with a wealth of knowledge and vast experience," said Mayor Wild. "Ms. Peck's financial acumen and leadership qualities make her a fine addition to Westland's financial team."

In her new position as Budget Director, she is responsible for developing and monitoring the annual and five-year budget forecast for the 10th largest city in the state of Michigan with a population of more than 84,000 residents.

"I am looking forward to providing the necessary expertise that will assist the Mayor, City Council and the administration in making sound financial decisions benefiting the Westland community," said Peck.

Peck will assist the Finance Director in management of the City's financial administration, including managing general ledger, debt service, grant reporting, financial analysis, financial reporting, and other accounting functions. She will also be involved in the supervision and training of the Finance Department staff.

Peck is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who began her career with Plante Moran, LLP as a member of their municipal audit practice. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). She also holds the Advanced Certified Public Funds Investment Manager certification. Peck is a member of the MGFOA, GFOA, MACPA, AICPA, APTUS&C and MMTA. In addition, she has served on several non-profit boards stating, "I believe it is important to give back to the community."

MGFOA-Michigan Government Finance Officers Association
GFOA- Government Finance Officers Association (national organization)
MACPA-Michigan Association of CPAs
AICPA-American Institute of CPAs
MMTA-Michigan Municipal Treasurers Association
APTUS&C-Association of Public Treasurers of the U.S. and Canada

"I am very excited to be a part of Mayor Wild's team," said Peck. "Westland has a dynamic government and management team that truly values the community and its residents. I see positive things happening in Westland. I look forward to joining the team and serving this community."

For more information, contact Aubrey Berman, Administrative Secretary, at (734) 467-3200.

The City of Westland is the 10th largest city in Michigan with a population of over 84,000. The city's residential development is an excellent blend of single family homes, apartments and condominiums. The broad selection of housing opportunities is complimented by over 1500 acres of well-maintained parks and nature trails as well as a highly rated municipal golf course. Also available is a skate park, ice arena, a state-of-the-art Library and novel city park themes that are fun and family-friendly.

Westland has the location, land, infrastructure, and leadership, under Mayor William R. Wild to attract new industry and help existing businesses redevelop properties and to maintain competitiveness in today's global economy. Six modern platted industrial parks on 320 acres are served by class "A" internal roads, with up to date utilities and rail access available within two of the parks. Westland is conveniently located within the center of southeastern Michigan's expressway system, minutes north of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and ideally located between downtown Detroit and Ann Arbor.

Westland is the area's premier "Shopping and Dining Destination". Westland Shopping center, one of the country's original four regional malls, boasts 80 retail stores and has anchored Westland's commercial district for more than 30 years. Westland's diversity and progressive planning offers residents a wide variety of life experiences, and make Westland truly the "All American City".