Meet Jesse Wyse, a 2023 RISE Award Recipient

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Jesse Wyse, RTSBA, Director of Budget at Little Elm ISD, was one of 10 recipients of the 2023 RISE Award.

Jesse Wyse, RTSBA, Director of Budget at Little Elm ISD, was one of 10 recipients of the 2023 RISE Award. The RISE Award recognizes a person whose early accomplishments, within their career and TASBO, distinguish them as future leaders in the profession. It is sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards.

Jesse began his career in banking. He is a graduate of the Concordia MBA program with a concentration in School Finance – a TASBO partnership.

"There are so many people in the state doing great work and making things happen in their district. And, for someone to look at all that and take what you're doing and say 'this is worthy of recognition', is incredibly humbling." - Jesse Wyse, RTSBA

We are now accepting nominations for the 2024 RISE Award class.

Nomination Criteria

  • A current Active TASBO member for no more than 10 years
  • Demonstrates leadership qualities and achievements in his/her role and the potential to lead the future of school business
  • Displays a desire to advance his/her career with continued engagement in TASBO
  • Has not won the award previously
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