Monterey County, CA — On Tuesday, November 18 the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors unanimously appointed
Jake Stroud, the County’s current Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector, to succeed and complete the term
of Treasurer-Tax Collector Mary Zeeb, who recently announced she will retire on December 30, 2025,
concluding 38 years of honorable and innovative public service.
Ms. Zeeb, widely recognized across California for her leadership, modernization efforts, and
commitment to fiscal responsibility, will step down at midnight on December 30. Stroud will assume
office immediately thereafter.
“Mary Zeeb’s contributions to Monterey County cannot be overstated,” said Board Chair Chris Lopez.
“Her leadership and integrity have strengthened our County’s fiscal stability for nearly four decades. We
are confident that Jake Stroud brings the experience and commitment needed to carry that legacy
forward.”
Stroud brings more than 15 years of public finance experience in state and county government,
including nearly a decade of service within the County of Monterey Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office. He
has served as Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector since 2022, overseeing major operations that include:
• Administration and collection of over $1.1 billion annually in property, cannabis, and transient
occupancy taxes.
• Direct oversight and compliance management of the $3.5 billion Treasury Investment
Pool serving the County, school districts, and most special districts.
• Representation of the department before the Board of Supervisors, executive leadership, and
interagency committees, including service as Acting Department Head in Ms. Zeeb’s absence.
Prior to his current role, Stroud served as Chief Deputy Treasurer-Tax Collector (2020–2022), where he
led the Revenue Division, managed an $8.5 million operating budget, and ensured adherence to GAAP
and County fiscal policies while overseeing Treasury Division operations and investment compliance for
the County’s pooled portfolio. He previously served as Revenue Operations Manager (2017–2020),
where he managed centralized revenue operations, achieved a 99.5% customer satisfaction rating,
and drove significant departmental modernization initiatives.
Stroud also brings substantial state-level experience from his tenure with the
Minnesota Department of Revenue, where he led statewide initiatives for tax system
modernization, process improvement, and revenue compliance.
He holds multiple professional certifications, including:
• Certified California Municipal Treasurer
• Certified Public Funds Investment Manager
• Certified Government Investment Professional
• Executive Credential – California State Association of Counties
• High Performance Leadership Master – National Association of Counties
Stroud serves on the Executive Board of the California Municipal Treasurers Association, is a
committee member of the California Association of County Treasurers and Tax Collectors and is an
active member of several statewide professional finance organizations.
“I am deeply honored by the Board’s trust and grateful for the opportunity to continue serving Monterey
County,” Stroud said. “Mary Zeeb has built a department grounded in transparency, innovation, and
public service. I look forward to carrying forward those values as we continue to protect the County’s
financial future.”
Ms. Zeeb’s 4 decades of service have been marked by innovation in tax collection, modernization of
treasury operations, and steadfast commitment to the residents, schools, and agencies of Monterey
County. Her leadership has earned statewide recognition and admiration among finance professionals
across California. Stroud looks forward to continuing her legacy of excellence while also moving the
department forward into its next chapter.
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