Ronayne nominates Portage County official for Treasurer post

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne has nominated his choice to take over the county treasurer role.

The nominee is Brad Cromes, a certified government financial manager and current Portage County Treasurer, according to a news release from the county and a social media post from Cromes.

Cromes’ resume includes partnering with local banks to create a home-improvement loan program and developing a Financial Wellness Fair that connected residents to financial advisors, according to a news release from Cuyahoga County.

Cuyahoga County’s charter requires the treasurer to have at least five years experience managing finances for a government entity; Cromes was Portage County’s treasurer for eight years.

Lisa Rocco is serving as interim treasurer. If Cromes is confirmed, Rocco will return to her previous role as director of operations in Cuyahoga County’s fiscal office.

Though the nomination needs to be confirmed by Cuyahoga County Council, Cromes already announced his Nov. 1 retirement from Portage County on his Facebook page.

Ronayne reached out to Cromes when seeking to fill the position, according to the Ravenna Record-Courier.

Cromes’ salary would be $135,000 per year, county spokeswoman Kelly Woodard said in an email.