David Becktold officially announced his candidacy for Brown County Treasurer today, bringing eight years of dedicated service and institutional knowledge from within the Treasurer’s office to the race. As the Chief Deputy who has worked closely with Ann Krpoun, Becktold is committed to ensuring a seamless transition while building on the foundation of fiscal efficiency and outstanding service already established for the County.

As County Treasurer, Becktold plans to ensure the County’s financial strength through professional oversight and strategic evolution in three core areas:

1. Upholding Fiscal Integrity: Committing to the same high standard of accountability and ethical practice that have defined the office, guaranteeing that all financial reporting is timely, accurate, and fully compliant with state and federal regulations.
2. Strategic Investment Oversight: Continuing the successful, measured approach to county investments, prioritizing the safety and liquidity of public funds while strategically maximizing returns to grow the county’s reserves without undue risk.
3. Leading the Digital Modernization: Personally overseeing the successful completion and rollout of the long-overdue new financial management system. This necessary upgrade will significantly enhance security and processing efficiency, ensuring the Treasurer’s office can handle the County’s finances with greater speed and precision.

David Becktold is a lifelong resident of Brown County and is the proud son of Patricia Becktold and the late Robert Becktold. He was raised in Early where he graduated from Early High School in 2000. He furthered his education by earning a degree in Computer Business from Texas State Technical College here in Brownwood. He is a long-time and active member of Austin Avenue Church of Christ.

Becktold has dedicated 28 years to financial management and service, beginning with two decades at Kroger in Brownwood. During that time, he cultivated deep managerial and financial expertise, serving four years as the Lead Bookkeeper and ten years as the Front-End Manager. Becktold’s tenure at the store ended due to its untimely corporate closure, a major event that deepened his commitment to public service and led him to the Brown County Treasurer’s office. He has since gained eight years of experience in his current role as Chief Deputy Treasurer, a position that gives him the on-the-job expertise required for a seamless transition.

Becktold’s candidacy is focused on ensuring the financial stability and seamless operation of the Brown County Treasurer’s Office for the next term.