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Collin College Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Collin College Chief Financial Officer, Melissa A. Irby
Melissa A. Irby, Collin College Chief Financial Officer

Aug. 5, 2020 – The Collin College Board of Trustees appointed Melissa A. Irby as the college’s new chief financial officer at its Aug. 4 meeting.

Irby will serve as the investment officer of the college and as financial advisor to the District President and Board of Trustees. The CFO assures the integrity of financial accounting and reporting and serves as the custodian of all financial records and contracts, except personnel, for the college. Irby will also serve as a member of the district’s executive leadership team to plan and implement programs and services at the college.

Irby worked for Abilene Independent School District for nearly two decades, most recently serving as the district’s CFO. Irby holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from McMurry University in Abilene and a Master of Accounting from Abilene Christian University. Irby is also a certified public accountant with the Texas Board of Accountancy.