Bryan Kidney

The city of Lawrence announced its new finance director on Monday.

Bryan Kidney replaces Ed Mullins, who retired in the fall after 23 years in the position.

Kidney has worked in the private sector as vice president/client representative for Springsted Inc., and prior to that in the public sector as finance director for the city of Shawnee. He also has held financial positions for the cities of Gardner and Manhattan and for Pottawatomie County.

Kidney has specialized proficiency in debt management, public budgeting, auditing, internal controls, computer operations, accounting and investments, according to the city of Lawrence. He graduated from Emporia State University and has been involved with nonprofit board and community initiatives.

Kidney, who started on Friday, said his past experiences prepare him for the job.

“I am very excited to be a part of the Lawrence team,” he said in a statement. “I am joining an incredibly capable group of public servants that care for their community.”

Kidney’s municipal finance expertise will benefit Lawrence, City Manager David Corliss said in the city’s announcement. As finance director he will oversee the city’s utility billing, purchasing and bids, accounting, payment processing, debt issuance and financial reporting.