Riley County recently welcomed a new Budget and Finance Officer.

Brittany Phillips took on the role July 6th.

Before joining Riley County, she served as board treasurer for the USD 473 Chapman School District. Phillips has also spent time in municipal budgeting for the city of Chapman.

Her responsibilities will include preparing and coordinating budgets for the county programs and departments and working closely with commissioners, department heads and the county clerk to lead budget discussions.

Phillips succeeds Darell Edie, who retired from the position in June.