North Forest ISD hires new financial chief: Wilson brings 20 years experience to post


HOUSTON – Ronald M. Wilson joins NFISD as its new chief financial officer. The North Forest ISD Board of Managers approved Wilson’s appointment at a called meeting Thursday, July 1.

Wilson comes to North Forest ISD from Fort Worth ISD, having served as that district’s chief financial officer for nearly three years, where he oversaw a budget of more than $680 million. Board President George McShan said he is impressed by Williams’ experience and background in school finance and is certain he will be an asset to NFISD.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Adrain Johnson agreed, saying “It’s no secret that North Forest ISD has, in the past, faced challenges in the area of financial management. The appointment of Ronald Wilson is evidence of the District’s solemn commitment to continuing to turn things around in the area of fiscal responsibility.”

In all, Wilson has nearly 20 years of experience in school finance, having worked in accounting and business management for several Texas school districts, including Stafford MSD, Crosby ISD and Galena Park ISD. He also served as the chief financial officer for DeSoto ISD. And before joining Fort Worth ISD, he was, for nearly eight years, the assistant superintendent of budgeting and financial planning for Houston ISD, where he oversaw a budget of more than $2.8 billion. Wilson serves as a member of the Texas Association of School Business Officials Government Relations committee and has served a member of the TASBO Board of Directors and as a member and leader of various TASBO committees.

He is also a member of the Association of School Business Officials International, the American Association of School Administrators, the Texas Association of School Administrators and the Alliance of Black School Educators, and has received numerous awards for “Meritorious” and “Distinguished” work in the area of school finance.