Lewisville ISD on Monday announced Michael (“Mike”) Ball as its new assistant superintendent of finance, effective July 1.

He is succeeding Quentin Burnett, who announced his retirement in May.

“I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve the students in LISD, and I’m excitedly looking forward to it,” Ball said.

Ball brings to LISD 33 years of experience in Texas public school finance and numerous certifications. He serves as assistant superintendent for finance and human resources for Rockwall ISD, where he has been since 2012.

Prior to working at Rockwall ISD, he was the chief financial officer at Galena Park ISD from 2009-2012. He was the deputy superintendent for business and operations at College Station ISD from 2001-2009. Ball was the chief financial officer at Sulphur Springs ISD from 1997-2001. From 1983-1997, he was a partner and shareholder at Scott Singleton Fincher amp; Co. PC in Greenville, where he conducted Texas public school audits.

“Mike Ball is an experienced school person with a great background in school finance,” LISD Superintendent Kevin Rogers said. “He comes with high praise from his previous positions as CFO in Rockwall, Galena Park and College Station ISDs. He will be a great asset to our Leadership Team, and we look forward to welcoming him to the LISD community.”

Ball received his Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Texas Aamp;M University-Commerce, his Masters of Business Administration in finance from Sam Houston State University and is a certified public accountant. In addition, he holds memberships with the following: Texas Association of School Business Officials, Texas Association of School Administrators, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and The Association of School Business Officials International.

Ball has been married to his wife Janet for 35 years. They have two grown daughters, one a teacher at Frisco ISD and the other is on staff at Prestonwood Baptist Church. He and his wife are planning to move to the LISD community in the coming months.

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