The city of Pflugerville formally approved Nov. 24 the appointment of Melissa Neel as the city’s new finance director. Neel has 23 years of experience in finance and project management work in public, private and nonprofit sectors, according to a Nov. 24 city news release.

Neel’s prior work includes experience as a financial analyst, consultant and as a planner. Neel currently serves as the assistant finance director for the city of San Marcos, a position she has held since March 2018.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Texas State University, as well as a masters of business administration from Webster University.

Her first day with the city of Pflugerville is planned for Dec. 7.