Mr. Andrew Sarnow was recently announced as the Mequon-Thiensville School District’s next Executive Director of Business Services following Ms. Sarah Viera's resignation after nearly ten years of dedicated service. The MTSD Board of Education approved Mr. Sarnow’s hire during its regular business meeting on Monday, December 16, and his first official day with MTSD will be Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Andrew was selected from a highly qualified pool of candidates after a rigorous interview process that engaged three dedicated teams of stakeholders. These teams included District administrators, staff, and community members, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of each candidate’s experience, vision, and alignment with MTSD’s values.
The Mequon-Thiensville School District is excited to announce that Mr. Andrew Sarnow has been named as the District’s next Executive Director of Business Services. The Mequon-Thiensville Board of Education approved Mr. Sarnow’s hire at its December 16 business meeting.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Andrew Sarnow to MTSD,” said Dr. Matthew Joynt, Superintendent of Schools, “His extensive experience in public school business operations, coupled with his collaborative leadership style and proven record of fiscal responsibility, make him an exceptional addition to our team. We are confident that Andrew’s expertise and vision will strengthen our commitment to providing exceptional educational opportunities for all students while maintaining operational excellence and financial stewardship.”
Sarnow was selected from a highly qualified pool of candidates after a rigorous interview process that engaged three dedicated teams of stakeholders. These teams included district administrators, staff, and community members, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of each candidate’s experience, vision, and alignment with MTSD’s values.
Sarnow holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from UW-Parkside, a master’s in business administration from UW-Whitewater, and has engaged in continuing education through Illinois’ Benedictine University. Most recently, he served as the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services & Operations in the West Bend School District, where he demonstrated exemplary leadership in financial planning, resource allocation, and operational efficiency.
Sarnow steps into the role formally held by Ms. Sarah Viera, who has led the Mequon-Thiensville School District’s business services department with expertise and enthusiasm since December 2016. In that time, Sarah has demonstrated a commitment to ensuring that the District has maintained its high standard of fiscal responsibility and stewardship of taxpayer dollars, and MTSD is grateful for her service.
Mr. Sarnow’s first day in the role will be Tuesday, January 7, 2025.