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Council appoints Corey Tarnon as finance director after candidate Q&A
Summary
After a candidate interview and questions about municipal bookkeeping and required certification, the council approved the appointment of Corey Tarnon as finance director; Tarnon said he will complete the mandatory CPO certification next month.
The Ruidoso Downs council voted to appoint Corey Tarnon as finance director following a candidate interview in open session.
During questioning, council members asked whether Tarnon had direct bookkeeping and municipal finance experience and whether he could obtain the required Certified Procurement Official (CPO) certification. Tarnon said he had experience auditing and keeping books while working as a gaming agent and affirmed he would complete the CPO training and exam in the next month. "I will absolutely have that done 1st class," he told the council.
Council counsel and members asked about municipal experience and specific certifications; Tarnon said he holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics with an information technology minor, has worked with institutional finance and auditing and will obtain the CPO certification within the statutory timeframe. The council noted the role will require hands‑on work to restore fiscal controls and manage daily finance operations.
A motion to appoint the recommended candidate was made and seconded; the motion carried. The council did not specify an exact start date in the public record. The candidate thanked council members for their support.
Next steps: the appointee will proceed with onboarding and complete required certifications; the council will follow routine personnel and onboarding procedures.
