Mark Simpson, Chief Financial Officer
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the professional functions related to the various aspects of financial management for the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
Located within Financial Services are special functions to include:
- The CFO oversees budget requests, prepares the annual operating budget, and also monitors and approves day-to-day expenditures.
- Other tasks involve the coordination of external audit responses, the overall supervision and review of the units in the division, and assisting in continuously improving productivity and effectiveness.
- The CFO also oversees Information Technology (IT).
- IT handles functions within the agency relating to Mobile Data Computers (MDT’s), Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), etc.
Bio - Mark Simpson, Chief Financial Officer
Mark Simpson grew up in Jacksonville Florida and graduated from Sandalwood High School with an academic scholarship to the University of Florida. While in college, Mark worked for a computer hardware & software company where he learned about cutting edge efficient business practices and developed a passion for technology. He graduated from University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and went to work for a local CPA firm in Jacksonville.
After three years of auditing and tax preparation, Mark went to work for a large client, The City of St. Augustine, where he was appointed Deputy Finance Director. While in that position, Mark completed a Masters degree in Business Administration and fully automated the City’s business practices with an integrated enterprise computer system.
In February of 2005 Mark was appointed Chief Financial Officer of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. Technology is still a passion and work is done every day to make the agency more efficient. In 2006, exams were completed to earn Mark the designation of “Certified Public Finance Officer.”
Mark is a dedicated husband and father, an Eagle Scout and Master Mason. Hobbies include technology, learning, classic cars, golf, and traveling.
Contact - Mark Simpson, CFO
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Mark Simpson, CFO contact information:
msimpson@sjso.org