IVGID Announces Finance Department Leadership Changes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 11, 2025

IVGID Announces Finance Department Leadership Changes

Effective December 10, 2025, Noemi Barter was promoted to Director of Finance, succeeding Jessica O’Connell, who will transition to a new role in the Finance department as Management Analyst – Procurement.

Barter, a licensed CPA, joined IVGID in August 2025 as Finance Manager, part of the District’s succession planning. She brings more than 15 years of experience auditing and consulting for local governments, most recently with Baker Tilly, where she supported IVGID’s 2024 fiscal year audit. Barter earned her B.A. from The Ohio State University in 2004 and an M.A. in Accounting from Golden Gate University in 2010.

“I look forward to Noemi continuing the excellent work that Jessica has already begun,” said District General Manager Robert Harrison. “We’re making strong progress in meeting the Department of Taxation’s Fiscal Watch requirements.”

Barter added, “While challenges remain, we’ve made great strides, and I’m eager to build on that momentum.”

The Finance Manager position Barter originally held will not be refilled.

Jessica O’Connell joined IVGID in December 2024 as a Special Projects Analyst and was appointed Finance Director in January 2025. She now assumes the procurement role to help the District prepare for upcoming capital projects.

“The Procurement position has been vacant since 2023,” Harrison said. “As we gear up for large-scale projects, we need someone with Jessica’s financial insight to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.”

O’Connell will lead a full redevelopment of IVGID’s purchasing policies and procedures to ensure effective contract management and regulatory compliance.