Warren County names Andre Fletcher Finance Director

Andre Fletcher and Doug Stanley – Andre had been presented with the VGFOA and Radford University GNAC (Government Non Profit Assistance Center) Certificate

Front Royal – Warren County has appointed Andre Fletcher as the County’s Finance Director, effective Saturday, April 1, according to a media release from County Administrator Douglas P. Stanley.

Fletcher had been serving as the Acting Finance Director since September 1, 2016, when Mary Kathleen Ault Dellinger resigned her post as Finance Director after just over a year on the job.

Mr. Stanley stated, “We’ve had the opportunity over the past seven months to observe Andre’s capabilities in handling the daily activities of the Finance Department.  During this time, he has also successfully navigated the annual audit, budget cycle, and was involved in the upgrading of the Fitch bond rating  to AA+.

Andre has done a fantastic job in developing strong working relationships with County departments, constitutional offices, elected officials, and other agencies.  We are confident that the Finance Department will continue providing the excellent service we expect under his leadership.”

Board of Supervisors Chair Linda Glavis said, “I am pleased to congratulate Andre on his appointment as Finance Director!  He has shown a steadfast dedication to details since he joined our Finance Department.  Warren County’s budget process is no small task, and he has proven his ability to work well with other staff members and all County government departments. Sitting on the Warren County Community Policy Management Team, his financial expertise also helps Warren County meet the needs of local children and families under the Children’s Services Act.”

Fletcher is a native of Rappahannock County.  He graduated from George Mason University with a B.S. in accounting.  Prior to working for Warren County he worked as a staff accountant for Community Management Corporation, a property management firm, while also serving as a deputy sheriff for Prince William County, according to the written statement.

Since beginning his career in Warren County as Deputy Finance Director in October of 2014, he has completed his Virginia Government Finance Officers’ Association and Radford University GNAC (Government Non Profit Assistance Center) Certificate, which is designed to provide training in the areas of accounting, budgeting, cash management, debt, administration, internal controls, Virginia law and other topics pertinent to state and local governments and to provide instructional support for those wishing to pursue the Government Finance Officers’ Association (GFOA) Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) designation.

In order to receive this certificate, an applicant must complete and pass related exams of eight core courses and two elective courses, and must complete the ten courses within a seven year period.  Andre completed the requirements in his first year of employment.  He also recently passed the examination to become a Certified Public Accountant.

Mr. Fletcher stated, “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve Warren County in the role of Finance Director.  I appreciate the confidence and support of the Board of Supervisors, the County Administrator, and other County staff.  I am fortunate to work with a great team in the Finance Department who are dedicated to serving the County’s employees and citizens and I look forward to continuing in that positive direction.”