About Sean
A lifelong El Dorado County resident dedicated to public service.
A Letter to El Dorado County Residents
My name is Sean M. Coppola, and I am your current Treasurer-Tax Collector.
El Dorado County isn’t just where I live, it’s where I grew up, where I learned the value of hard work, and where I want to raise my family. My parents settled in Shingle Springs shortly after I was born. My mom has worked for the County over 20 years now and my dad was involved in our local community as a volunteer firefighter at Station 28 in Shingle Springs and a past President of the Ponderosa Little League. You could say that public service and community involvement are values I inherited from my two greatest supporters.
After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of Nevada, I returned home to El Dorado County and started working at a property management company in Folsom as an accountant. Driven by ambition and the desire to lead, I spent the next 7 years climbing the corporate ladder until I ultimately earned the role of Controller. While I was developing as a young professional, the company grew as well, going from a West Coast-oriented company to one that operates in over 20 states. As Controller, I oversaw all the parts that made up the accounting and treasury departments including its staff of over 200.
Although it felt fulfilling to succeed within my field, I realized something was missing. It came to me one day while walking down Main Street in Placerville with my fiancée, Stephanie Silva, better known as “Ms. Silva” her middle schoolers. We came across several of her past students’ families and it was incredible to witness the positive impact that she had made in their lives and to the community as a whole. It was then I realized my true calling was towards a career that is dedicated to serving my community that I love.
With this new mission in mind, I began applying for finance related County positions and eventually became your Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector. In that role, I was able to put my leadership and finance skills to work to directly benefit our community. During this time I was able to adapt these skill sets to the unique needs of the Office and was also blessed by the opportunity to learn from some of the best leaders in our County. This is especially true for my mentor, K.E. Coleman, your previous Treasurer-Tax Collector. Her contributions were critical to the efficiency and modernization of the County’s financial services as well as my continued growth as a Financial Leader. I, and I believe the people of this County, are forever grateful to her contributions.
Stephanie and I both grew up in El Dorado County and cannot imagine calling any other place home. We plan to raise our family here and live the rest of our lives amongst the beautiful oak-studded hills. Our roots run deep, and so does our dedication to ensuring that El Dorado County remains a vibrant and prosperous community for generations to come.
I humbly request your trust in me to continue serving as your Treasurer-Tax Collector for the next 4 years. This is more than just a position, it’s a responsibility to protect your tax dollars, strengthen our future, and keep El Dorado County the incredible place we all cherish.
Sincerely,
Your El Dorado County Treasurer-Tax Collector
Sean M. Coppola, CTP
