Westlake School District's CFO/Treasurer Mark Pepera Ends Tenure

The Westlake City School District is looking for a new treasurer.

Current Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Mark Pepera has concluded his 18-year stint in the district and is moving to a similar position in Brunswick.

The Board of Education is now accepting applications for his replacement. Applications will be accepted through May 20 and the Board will appoint someone by Aug. 1.

"My decision to leave was really just a career opportunity for me,” Pepera told Cleveland.com. “The Brunswick district is double the size (of Westlake's), and a larger district is something that I always wanted to pursue. I'm looking forward to that opportunity."

Pepera received national and state accommodations for excellence in financial reporting, a focus on transparency and superior audit results, according to a press release from the district.

“His financial expertise, experience and hard work have resulted in substantial district savings, which have allowed us to continue offering excellent programming in spite of the district’s financial challenges,” Westlake Board president Carol Winter said in the release.