Seasoned executive brings 20 years fiscal and financial integrity to organization
HOUSTON (January 7, 2011) – HoustonWorks USA is pleased to announce that Rudy Martinez is the organization’s new Director of Finance. Martinez, a former executive with the accounting firm MFR, brings more than 20 years financial management and leadership experience to the organization.
“I’m very excited to be joining HoustonWorks USA,” Martinez said. “This organization has done so much during its 27 year history for the people of Houston. With the way the economy has been the past few years, there is such a tremendous need for our services, I am looking forward to doing my part to help this organization as well as all Houstonians.”
Martinez will direct financial activities of quality assurance, purchasing and procurement of HoustonWorks USA staff and services. As the executive fiscal officer, he will oversee budgets for the entire program roster which includes: workforce development, youth programs, scholarships, disaster relief and human services. Martinez will also be responsible for all fiscal strategies, objectives, policies, procurement payroll, audits and information technology efforts.
A University of Texas-San Antonio alumnus, Martinez, is a certified public accountant and is accredited with the Texas Board of Public Accountancy. His professional experience includes positions held at MFR, P.C., Deloitte Tax LLP, and Southwest Key Program, Inc. He is a member of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. In addition, he serves on the board of directors for AVANCE and the TSPCA Diversity & Inclusiveness Committee.
“It is with the highest regard that we welcome Rudy Martinez as our Finance Director. He will be an outstanding addition to the HoustonWorks USA executive team,” Larry V. Green, Esq., CEO, HoustonWorks USA said. “His financial leadership and vision will guide our organization to maximize the positive impact in the Houston community.”
“When challenged with the departure of our longtime controller, and following a thorough, expedited search, we kept moving forward with the addition of respected CPA, Rudy Martinez, to our management staff,” Howard Lederer, Chairman and CEO, Atec, Inc. and HoustonWorks USA Board Chairman, said. “His commitment to excellence and financial responsibility will strengthen HoustonWorks USA as we continue to grow and expand in this new decade.”
About HoustonWorks USA:
Founded in 1984, HoustonWorks USA is the leading provider of services focusing on job placement, continuing education and vocational training. Serving more than 1 million annually, HoustonWorks USA provides job seekers with a variety of workshops including job search techniques, interviewing skills and resume writing, or use of the resource library with Internet access and postings of local, state and national job openings. Training is also available in career fields such as healthcare, business, computers and education. HoustonWorks USA manages several of the largest Workforce Solutions offices in Houston and the surrounding region for the Houston Galveston Area Council. These offices offer a wide range of services for job seekers as well as employers looking for trained workers. HoustonWorks also provides numerous youth programs including internships, scholarships, summits and summer camps. HoustonWorks is a 501(c) 3, tax-exempt organization. Visit www.houstonworks.org for additional information.
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