HomeMy WebLinkAbout080216_Press Release - Jan Hawn
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 2, 2016
Contact:
Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer, 425-430-6500
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569
City of Renton Names New Administrative Services Administrator
Renton, WA: Mayor Denis Law has appointed Jan Hawn as the Administrative Services Administrator for
the City of Renton. Ms. Hawn has taken over from Iwen Wang, who retired on August 1.
“We are very pleased to have Jan joining our staff,” said Mayor Denis Law. “Her strong background and
experience in municipal finance, along with her proven ability as a leader in the public sector, will be a
real asset as we work to achieve our goals in Renton.”
Under the direction of the mayor and the chief administrative officer, Ms. Hawn will serve as a member
of the senior management team. She will lead the Administrative Services Department, which consists of
the Finance, Information Technology (IT), Office of the City Clerk and Utility Billing divisions. Finance
produces the city’s annual operating budget and IT provides the information technology needs of the
city and manages the day-to-day maintenance of the city’s voice and data networks. The Office of the
City Clerk maintains the city’s official records, the needs of city officials and manages the public process.
Utility Billing handles billing for water, sewer and garbage services.
Ms. Hawn brings over 31 years of experience in the public sector and as a financial administrator,
including the last 13 as the finance director for the City of Bellevue. She also served as the director of
finance and administration for Chesterfield, Missouri and the finance officer for Bridgeton, Missouri. Ms.
Hawn earned her undergraduate degree in Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy
Administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She has an MBA from Lindenwood University in
St. Charles, Missouri, and is a certified public financial officer.
“Renton is a great city and is recognized in our region for its leadership and progressive vision," said
Hawn. “I’m honored to have been selected for this important position and look forward to being a
member of the city team.”
The position was formerly held by Ms. Iwen Wang who retires after eight years with the City of Renton.
“Iwen has been an invaluable member of our leadership team,” said Mayor Law. “She helped us
maneuver through the most difficult financial period this nation has faced since the Great Depression,
during the same time the city nearly doubled in population. Under her leadership, the city has
streamlined processes and has become more financially efficient. We wish her all the best as she enters
retirement.”
About the City of Renton
The City of Renton, Washington is located on the southeast shore of Lake Washington with a population
of 101,300. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace and favorable business climate have
attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that are looking to provide employees and
their families with an outstanding quality of life. It is the home of Boeing, IKEA, the Seattle Seahawks,
and the eternal resting place of Jimi Hendrix. More information can be found at rentonwa.gov, and on
Facebook and Twitter.
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