New Daytona Beach Chief Financial Officer Named

Daytona Beach City Manager Deric C. Feacher announced the selection of Natalia Eckroth as the city’s new chief financial officer, replacing Patricia Bliss who retired in December. Eckroth
will begin her employment April 1.
“Following a competitive recruitment, I am pleased to announce Natalia as the selection of our next chief financial officer,” said Feacher. “I have great confidence in Natalia’s extensive experience in local government and in her leadership qualities to help advance the city’s priorities while being an effective steward of the city’s finances.”

As CFO, Eckroth will oversee all operations and activities of the Finance Department, which includes accounting, budgeting, central purchasing, treasury management and utility billing.
Eckroth, who has more than 17 years of financial experience, returns to Daytona Beach after having previously served as the city’s financial services manager from 2015 to 2020. Most recently, she was the finance director at the City of New Smyrna Beach. Eckroth began her career with Volusia County government after graduating magna cum laude from Stetson University in 2007 and returning to earn her master’s degree. She is a CPA and has earned a Certified Government Finance Officer designation.

“This is an amazing opportunity, and I am looking forward to returning to the city of Daytona Beach, collaborating on the city’s initiatives, reconnecting with previous coworkers and meeting new ones,” said Eckroth.
Christine Aiken, who served as the interim CFO, will return to the position of assistant finance director.