Bristol woman is Portsmouth’s new finance director
Lisa Lasky was chosen from a field of 26 applicants
PORTSMOUTH — Lisa Lasky of Bristol was recently appointed as the Town of Portsmouth’s new finance director.
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Bristol woman is Portsmouth’s new finance director
Lisa Lasky was chosen from a field of 26 applicants
PORTSMOUTH — Lisa Lasky of Bristol was recently appointed as the Town of Portsmouth’s new finance director.
The Portsmouth Town Council on Feb. 8 voted unanimously to ratify Town Administrator Richard Rainer Jr.’s appointment of Ms. Lasky, who succeeds Lisa Mills. Ms. Mills recently announced her intention of leaving to take another municipal job elsewhere.
Mr. Rainer said 26 people overall applied for the position, and Ms. Lasky was one of three finalists interviewed.
Ms. Lasky is a certified public accountant who has a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Rhode Island.
“In addition to an impressive background in tax and audit accounting, she has successfully served as chief financial office in both the corporate and government realms,” Mr. Rainer said. “She is adept in financial management and analysis, budgeting, contract management, financial report writing, and strategic planning.”
Ms. Lasky most recently served as the chief financial officer for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation.
Reappointments
In other business on Feb. 8, the council unanimously reappointed the following residents to their respective boards:
• John McDaid and Constance Harding to the Portsmouth Conservation Commission
• David Garceau to the Harbor Commission
Upcoming meetings
The council will meet on the following Mondays, all at 7 p.m.: Feb. 22, March 8, March 22 and April 12.
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