Board of Directors

Cedric is the Vice President of Finance and Business Operations for Coastal Bend College. He began his career in the public sector in 2009 as an Investment Officer for Air Force Services Agency and then an Investment Officer for the City of San Antonio. In 2012 he began work as the Treasurer for Austin Independent School District (ISD); after two years in the Treasurer position, he transferred on to Killeen ISD as the Controller for over five years. He is also an Adjunct Economics Professor at San Antonio College. Cedric holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Bellevue University, a Master of Business Administration, and a Master of Science in Economics & Finance from West Texas A & M University, he holds the designation of Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) and Registered Texas School Business Administrator (RTSBA). He has previously served on the Federal Reserve’s Secure Payments Task Force – Steering Committee representing the Government Sector and the Board of Trustees of Lone Star Investment Pool.

Mr. Burns joined DART in 2015 and has over 20 years of wide-ranging experience in public finance. As treasurer, he serves as director of investment fund management, debt administration, and grant management for the agency. Previously, he worked as a municipal bond investment banker and financial advisor for several major Texas governmental entities. From 2009 to 2011, Mr. Burns served as executive director of the Texas Public Finance Authority (TPFA), helping to represent the State of Texas with Wall Street capital markets. He led the issuance of over $2 billion in bonds to finance capital needs and other programs for 23 state agencies. As director of TPFA, he was also responsible for managing bond proceeds, making debt service payments, and monitoring compliance for over $4 billion in state debt. Prior to his service at TPFA, Mr. Burns worked for over eight years as a vice president/senior analyst with Moody’s Investors Service. As a public finance bond analyst, he led the issuance of credit ratings for several large muni bond issuers, including Houston, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, etc. In addition to his public finance work, Mr. Burns also served as a policy advisor with the Austin City Council and as an analyst for the Texas Senate Research Center. Mr. Burns is a sixth-generation Texas native, with a B.A. in Government from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas’ LBJ School.

Vicki serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the City of Roanoke. She is a local government finance professional with 30+ years’ experience in finance administration, human resource administration, benefits administration, strategic financial planning, effective operations management, budget preparation, and comprehensive financial reporting. Broad knowledge in general ledger, financial statements, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, project management, cash management, debt management, internal/external reporting and internal auditing, procurement, policy administration, and benefits administration. Oversees Finance Administration, Budget, Purchasing, Human Resources, Municipal Court, Utility Billing Customer Service, Special Events/Marketing, and Information Services. Responsible for coordinating, preparing, and producing the annual operating and capital budget, as well as a multi-year financial plan. In addition, she coordinates the annual audit process with internal staff and the external audit team. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of North Texas. She is a Certified Government Finance Officer through GFOAT, and has served on the Board of Directors for the Government Treasurer’s Organization of Texas for many years.

Rhonda is the Director of Finance/CFO for the City of Cleburne. She has over 25 years of experience in multiple areas of government finance administration including utility billing and customer service, municipal court administration, budget preparation, treasury and debt management, operations management, financial reporting and financial policy development. Rhonda holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Houston – Clear Lake and a Master of Public Service and Administration from Texas A&M University – Bush School of Government and Public Service. She is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Government Finance Officer and a Certified Public Manager. She has served in various committee positions for the Government Finance Officers Association of Texas and a board member of the Gulf Coast Government Finance Officers Association. Rhonda is married with four grown children, their significant others and two adorable grandchildren.