As NASBO’s new Executive Director, I am excited about the work the association does on behalf of the State Budget Officers. My vision for NASBO is to continue to provide quality opportunities to share and inform about state budgeting issues, for both the leadership and the staff of state budget offices.
I have spent over 30 years involved in state budgeting in Kentucky working at several levels: as a new budget analyst learning the ropes, overseeing a large agency’s budget request and implementation, as an interim state budget director, and for the last ten years as a deputy state budget director. I hope to bring all those perspectives to bear on our work here at NASBO with an understanding of your needs and your frame of reference.
NASBO is a great professional organization. I have valued my participation as a member and I have seen the value it provides to state budget officers, from brand new participants to experienced ones. State budget officers play a critical role in improving the lives of our citizens and NASBO tries to contribute to that honorable goal.
I look forward to the challenges ahead. I especially look forward to working for you.
Please feel free to reach out to me at any time with questions or feedback. I can be reached at (202) 624-8804 or jhicks@nasbo.org.
Sincerely,
John Hicks
Executive Director
National Association of State Budget Officers
444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 642
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 624-8804
www.nasbo.org