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Cass County names Sarah Heinle finance director after internal search

5824597 · September 23, 2025
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Summary

The Cass County Commission appointed Sarah Heinle as finance director after interviewing four finalists from a 52-applicant pool. Heinle is the internal candidate recommended by the hiring panel; the commission voted unanimously to confirm the appointment.

The Cass County Commission on Sept. 22 appointed Sarah Heinle as the county’s finance director after a multi-stage recruitment that began with 52 applicants and ended with four finalists.

Tracy Peters, who led the selection process, told the commission the hiring panel narrowed 52 applicants to a short list and then interviewed four finalists in person before recommending Heinle, an internal candidate. "We brought 4 of them forward as finalists, and we conducted those interviews... and of course, Commissioner Flacknell…

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