COLUMBUS, Ind. — — A Columbus Regional Health financial director has been named as the new head of finance for the city of Columbus.
City officials announced Wednesday that Regina D. McIntyre is taking on the role and will oversee financial, budget and accounting strategy for Mayor Jim Lienhoop through the remainder of 2023. Starting in January of 2024, she will move into the position of city controller, as the city will officially become a second class city at that time.
“The city of Columbus is very pleased to be adding an individual with the skill and experience needed to successfully enhance our operations as we successfully transition to a 2nd class city with the required changes,” said Lienhoop. “We fully expect Regina will be an asset in the years to come.”
Indiana Code specifies that while third class cities elect a clerk-treasurer, second class cities elect a clerk. Both positions fill the role of city clerk; however, the clerk-treasurer also serves as the city’s fiscal officer. In a second class city, the fiscal officer is a city controller appointed by the mayor.
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