LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Commissioners of St. Mary's County are pleased to announce the appointment of Vanetta N. Van Cleave as the new Chief Financial Officer for St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG). Van Cleave brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to public service, having held key financial leadership roles in various healthcare systems and public organizations across the nation. Van Cleave will assume her role effective October 21, 2024.
Prior to joining St. Mary’s County, Ms. Van Cleave held influential positions with organizations such as Ernst & Young Healthcare Sciences Advisory Services, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Alaska, Alameda Health System in California, and North Tahoe Public Utility District. Her career has been distinguished by her dedication to optimizing resources for the greater good, ensuring responsible financial management, and protecting the long-term sustainability of the organizations she served.
Ms. Van Cleave is a graduate of San Diego State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance, graduating Magna Cum Laude with Distinction. She also holds a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from the Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Davis. She is an active member of the Government Finance Officers Association and has been recognized for her academic and professional excellence through membership in the Phi Kappa Phi and Beta Gamma Sigma honor societies.
"We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Van Cleave as our new Chief Financial Officer,” said Commissioner President, James Randy Guy. “Her extensive experience and dedication to service will be invaluable as we continue to ensure the responsible stewardship of our resources."
"I am deeply honored to join this exceptional leadership team and to be entrusted with the role of Chief Financial Officer for St. Mary’s County,” said Van Cleave. “I look forward to supporting the Commissioners and County Administrator in their service to the residents of St. Mary’s County and in implementing their vision for the future.”
For more information on the Finance Department, visit: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/finance.
