The Carroll ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved hiring Chase Park as the district’s new deputy superintendent of finance and operations at their regular meeting Feb. 24.

The details

A district news release states that prior to his new role with Carroll ISD, Park served as director of finance at Highland Park ISD, where he managed a $160 million general fund budget and directed critical financial operations such as payroll, purchasing and financial compliance. During his tenure, he helped the district earn several Excellence in Financial Reporting awards.

Executive Director of Communications Jeff Brady said Park will begin his tenure in the middle of March.

Prior to working at Highland Park ISD, the news release states Park worked in the following roles:
  • Senior auditing roles with Dallas ISD and the City of Dallas
  • U.S. Army Captain
Park is a certified public accountant and registered Texas school business administrator. He earned a Master of Science in technology commercialization from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Emory University, according to the news release.


What they’re saying

“I am honored to join Carroll ISD and look forward to ensuring the district’s financial stability while supporting its mission of academic and extracurricular excellence,” Park said. “I am committed to upholding fiscal responsibility and enhancing operational strategies to best serve our students, staff and community.”

“Chase Park’s experience, leadership and deep understanding of school finance make him an outstanding choice for this critical role,” Superintendent Jeremy Glenn said. “His ability to navigate complex financial landscapes while prioritizing student success aligns perfectly with Carroll ISD’s vision. We look forward to the impact he will make on our district.”