RICHMOND, Texas (Covering Katy News) — Fort Bend County Treasurer Bill Rickert announced Thursday his candidacy for reelection, emphasizing his commitment to maintaining the county’s financial stability and continuing his service to residents.
“Serving as County Treasurer has been the honor of my lifetime,” Rickert said. “Together with the community, we’ve safeguarded the county’s financial future through transparency, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility. My financial and technology background has allowed us to implement modern solutions that help us manage the county’s finances effectively while remaining focused on serving the residents of Fort Bend County.”
Rickert brings more than 30 years of financial and business management experience to the role, having served as Chief Technology Officer for a public finance bookkeeping firm that handles financial operations for governmental entities and as Regional President at an energy services company. He has operated a $200 million business unit and holds an MBA Certificate from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business…