Jones is expected to begin serving as the Williamson County auditor in March.[/caption]

Updated at 11:28 a.m on Jan. 17

Williamson County announced the appointment of Jerri Jones to become the county's fifth auditor Jan. 13.

Jones currently serves as the country treasurer, managing the county's revenue and investments and will assume her new duties with the county by March 1.

With more than 20 years of financial experience, Jones served as a finance officer in the United States Marine Core and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, according to a press release from the county. During her time with the core, Jones also acted as the Comptroller of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Okinawa, Japan, where she managed a $350 million Navy budget and a $150 million Marine Corps budget in support of air and ground units in the Pacific.

Jones gained more financial experience working as a mid-level manager in manufacturing and serving as the executive director of the nonprofit Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center.

In her position as county auditor, Jones will work to ensure that all aspects of county finances are properly accounted for.

Jones is taking over for Marcus Flores who will retire after 28 years with the county and she will continue to serve with the treasurer's office until a replacement is found.