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John Keel
John Keel is a former Texas State Auditor. Keel served from December 2004 until his departure from the position in January 2016.[1]
Biography
Keel's long record of government service began in 1973 with his position "as an accountant at the Texas Water Quality Board."[2] From there he went to serve in the office of the Texas Comptroller. Keel also served as the director of budget in the Texas Attorney General's Office and as "special assistant for budget and projects for the Texas Senate."[2] He began as director of the Texas Legislative Budget Board in 1994. Keel worked in the private sector from 1981 to 1988, founding and running a tax, accounting and consulting practice.[2]
Education
- Saint Edward's University, 1975, M.B.A.
- The University of Texas at Austin, 1972, B.B.A.[3]
Political career
Texas State Auditor (2004-2016)
Keel was Texas State Auditor from 2004 to 2016.
Previous positions
- Director of Texas' Legislative Budget Board (1994-2004)
- Special Assistant of Budget and Projects for Texas Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock’s Office (1991)
- Texas Deputy Comptroller (1990)
- Internal auditor and budget director for the Texas Attorney General's Office (1988-1990)
- Account for Texas Water Quality Board (1973-1975)
- Various positions, Texas Comptroller's Office (1975-1981)
Appointments
2004
Keel was first appointed as Texas State Auditor in 2004.
Recent news
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Austin American-Statesman, "John Keel, Texas State Auditor, Resigns," November 2, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Government Technology, "John Keel, Texas State Auditor, Awarded Eighth Annual Bob Bullock Award for Outstanding Public Stewardship," February 5, 2005
- ↑ Per information submitted to Ballotpedia on July 11, 2011
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