Shaker Heights Hires New Finance Director

SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH — John Potts has been hired as Shaker Heights' new director of finance. He will begin work on Jan. 13.

Mayor David Weiss announced Potts' hiring on Thursday morning. Potts has spent two decades in finance, most recently as vice president of audit services with SITE Centers Corp., formerly DDR Corp.

“We are delighted to welcome John to the city to oversee our finance department,” said Weiss. “John’s leadership abilities and track record of successfully addressing a wide range of challenges, combined with his experience and financial expertise, will serve our city well. As a resident, John also has a strong commitment to Shaker Heights.”

Prior to working with SITE Centers Corp., Potts was the director of internal audit and financial analysis for the Boykin Lodging Company, manager of corporate strategic planning and reporting for Forest City Enterprises and manager with Deloitte & Touche.

Potts earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Cleveland State University. He is a certified public account, a Chartered Global Management accountant and holds a certificate in risk management assurance. He is also currently the Board President for the Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development in Shaker Heights.

Potts currently lives in the Malvern neighborhood of Shaker Heights with his wife and daughter.