Vallejo's finance director leaves for Hayward park district

"Nayar confirmed on Thursday that it was her last day and she will begin working at the recreation district next week. Nayar's departure is part of what appears to be a continuing exodus from the city. Sharon Lund, the city's community engagement manager, left Vallejo at the start of this month, City of Vallejo Spokesperson Robert Briseño confirmed. Nayar joined the City of Vallejo as deputy finance director almost exactly nine years ago, in October 2016."

"As finance director, Nayar implemented strict internal controls, leading and creating the $200 million annual budget for the city in collaboration with various city departments, according to the city website. She executed multiple process automation initiatives to add efficiency to the City of Vallejo's operations, maintaining a successful track record of leading the finance team deliver to challenging goals under demanding timelines, the city said."

"The City of Fairfield announced in August that Ashraf had been hired as the city's new Information Technology Director. Nimon began with the City of Walnut Creek as economic development director in January, according to the city website. Tigbao is now employed by the City of Pacifica as public works director, Teri Black & Co., an executive search firm, reported in July."

Rekha Nayar left her role as Vallejo finance director after almost nine years to join the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District. Her departure adds to several recent senior staff exits, including community engagement, IT, public works, and economic development directors. Nayar rose from deputy finance director to finance director and previously held international accounting management roles at Williams-Sonoma and Room to Read. As finance director, she implemented strict internal controls, led creation of the $200 million annual budget, and executed process automation initiatives to improve city financial operations and meet demanding timelines.

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