(Red Oak) — Red Oak officials have appointed a longtime resident as the city’s new finance manager and clerk.
At a special meeting Monday, the Red Oak City Council unanimously approved the hiring of Carrie Shalters as the city finance manager-clerk, with a starting annual salary of $67,000.
Officials say Shalters brings strong financial management, administrative and leadership experience to the position. She served as the Executive Director of the Montgomery County Family YMCA since since 2022, following five years as Membership and Customer Service Manager for the same organization.
In those roles, officials say Shalters managed the YMCA’s overall budget and day-to-day financial operations, including payroll, accounts payable and receiving, collections, and annual audits. She also oversaw staff development, membership services, and community outreach initiatives.
Shalters is also President of the Red Oak Rotary Club and an active volunteer in the community.
Shalters will begin her new role on December 1st.