Lakeway City Manager Steve Jones has appointed Shereen Gendy as the city’s new finance director, and City Council approved the appointment at a special meeting May 15.

City documents state the appointment comes after several years of Julie Oakley serving as both assistant city manager and finance director for Lakeway.

Gendy is a certified public accountant with a master’s degree in accounting and 20 years of experience in governmental accounting. Oakley will remain assistant city manager for Lakeway.

Jones said he believes Gendy will be a fantastic addition to the city of Lakeway, and Oakley said she is very excited about the appointment of this position.

“I have to say I was impressed with everyone I have dealt with during the hiring process,” Gendy said.