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Escambia County Selects New Chief Budget Officer

Published Jul 2, 2020

Escambia County is pleased to announce Amber McClure has been selected as the new Chief Budget Officer, with responsibilities to include key decision-making regarding budget development, administration, revenue forecasting, fiscal management, capital planning and policies affecting the overall fiscal health of the county.

McClure brings 17 years of experience in accounting and financial management to Escambia County. She most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer at Studer Entertainment and Retail, and began her career as a senior accountant for the City of Pensacola in 2004. 

"I’m passionate about making a difference in people's lives," McClure said. "I look forward to joining the team and serving the citizens of Escambia County."

As CFO for Studer Entertainment and Retail, McClure served as a key member of the Executive Management team for seven years, overseeing the operation of Studer companies in eight locations and two states, which included the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, the Beloit Snappers, retail and restaurant shops at the Bodacious Family of Shops, 5eleven Palafox event rental space, Bubba’s Sweet Spot and Studer Community Institute, a 501c3. Prior to her work with Studer Entertainment and Retail, she worked for the City of Pensacola as a senior accountant from 2004 to 2012. She managed over $220 million in annual operating budgets and financial compliance and was an integral part of building the $56 million Vince Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park, home of the Blue Wahoos Stadium.

McClure has been recognized for her leadership in the community and received the Southern League of Minor League Baseball Women of Excellence Award in 2018 and the Studer Family of Companies Bright Spot Award in 2018 and 2019. She currently serves as a Board Member of the University of West Florida Foundation and is a member of the Florida Government Finance Officers’ Association and the Panhandle Chapter of the Government Finance Officers’ Association.

McClure graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of West Florida and is a Certified Public Accountant.

View more information about the Budget Department here. 


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