NAPA, Calif. – The Napa County Board of Supervisors has appointed James B. Hudak to be the next treasurer-tax collector of Napa County.

Hudak fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Tamie Frasier on Nov. 2.

The Board of Supervisors publicly interviewed five candidates for the position and determined Mr. Hudak to be the most qualified for the position.

“James offers the right balance of public and private experience to not only effectively run the department, but to bring in new and innovative ideas. We look forward to working closely with the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office during the transition,” said Ryan Gregory, chair of the Board of Supervisors.

Hudak was most recently the chairman and chief executive officer of Paradigm Management Services and has served as a chief executive and consultant for various health care agencies.

Hudak’s local government experience includes serving as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Ann Arbor, the Chief Financial Officer for the Chief Administrative Officer for the City and County of San Francisco, and the Treasurer/Utilities Business Manager for the City of Palo Alto.

From 2008 to 2013, he was the treasurer of the city of Orinda, a volunteer position.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Yale University and a master’s degree in public
policy from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

The treasurer-tax collector is an elected position. Due to Ms. Frasier’s retirement, the Board of Supervisors fills the position by appointment until such time as the results of the March 3, 2020 election are declared; or in the event of a runoff election, until the results are declared; or as further ordered by the board and agreed to by Hudak.

“I am honored to be selected to serve as Napa County’s treasurer-tax collector. I look forward to collaborating with the county, the cities and town, the school districts, and other public agencies to effectively and prudently manage the treasury while completing the existing term of the position,” said Hudak.