Sarasota County promotes new assistant administrator from within

During Tuesday’s meeting of the Sarasota County Commission, County Administrator Jonathan Lewis announced he has selected Nicole Rissler as the next assistant county administrator. 

For the past seven years, Rissler has served as director of Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources. Her new role is effective on Jan. 28.

“Nicole’s passion for public service makes her the right fit for our team,” Lewis said in a news release. “She is an innovative leader who is always looking for ways to be better.”

Rissler has more than two decades of public sector and nonprofit leadership experience. She holds a master of business administration from Lynn University of Boca Raton. Her background also includes executive leadership roles with Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy and Visit Sarasota County.

“It’s an honor to be selected for this role,” Rissler said in the release. “I’m proud to serve an organization that values collaboration, innovation and public service. I look forward to serving the county administrator as we help the county’s dedicated team fulfill the board’s mission, goals and priorities.”