Dennis Click
Deputy controller, County of Albemarle, Virginia
Dennis is leading the implementation of the county’s financial management system, where his expertise in data readiness has streamlined processes. Controller Jian Lin for the county calls Dennis “a role model with his broad financial knowledge, technical skillset, and his leadership.” Dennis has refined data structures and fostered collaboration with vendors and stakeholders, keeping the project ahead of schedule. His innovative tools have improved financial controls, enhanced operational efficiency, and ensured compliance, while his technical skills and financial knowledge have served as a model for others. Dennis’s work has minimized errors and created predictive analytics to shape the county’s future operations.
Nominated by Jian Lin, controller, County of Albemarle, Virginia