New and Emerging Finance Directors Program
Apply for NEFD 2023/2024
In these roundtable sessions, you'll connect with subject matter experts and peers in an intimate atmosphere, gaining exposure to insights, trends, technology, and fresh internal and external perspectives of the public finance sector through candid dialogue and interactions. Selected participants commit to attending at least 6 of the 8 sessions in order to receive a certificate of completion, letter of recommendation and a drafted press release.
Program Details
- 8 sessions - held monthly
- Light breakfast, lunch and snacks included
- Submitted for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit
- All sessions held at NCTCOG offices in Arlington
Schedule
- 8:00 - 8:30am Networking
- 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Instructional Session and Open Forum Roundtable
Course Topics
- Utility Rate Management
- Information Technology/Data Analytics
- Employment Costs
- Financial Reporting/Audit
- Internal Controls/Staffing and Operations
- Long-Range Financial Planning
- Budgeting for Municipalities
- Debt Management
- Treasury Management/Economic Development
- Fiscal Policies and Financial Management Practices
Past Participants
| Kate Boatler Lake Cities Municipal Utility Authority |
Keith Dagen City of Richardson |
| Eva Gregory City of Granbury |
Cheryl Hazelwood-Estes City of Grand Prairie |
| Karen Hines City of Colleyville |
Stormy Johnson City of Benbrook |
| Sidney Kirk City of Weatherford |
Adrienne Lothery City of Colleyville |
| Andy McCartney City of Burleson |
Paula McPartlin City of Bedford |
| Myra Rogers City of Mesquite |
Erin Roseman City of Arlington |
| Baron Sauls City of Lancaster |
Tom Tvardzik City of University Park |
| Tammy Wilson City of Flower Mound |
Jim Yanker City of Tyler |
| Bee Youngblood City of Frisco |
| Wendy Badgett City of Rowlett |
Latifia Coleman City of Cedar Hill |
| Kim Collins Town of Argyle |
Cara Copley City of Richardson |
| Krystal Crump City of White Settlement |
Cheryl Davenport City of Grand Prairie |
| June Ellis City of Buda |
Lana Ensminger City of Pilot Point |
| Brian Hogan City of Coppell |
Karen Hollingsworth Town of Pantego |
| Jewell Janina City of Euless |
Mark Mills City of North Richland Hills |
| Robert Myers City of North Richland Hills |
Rick Overgaard City of Pearland |
| Aaron Rector City of Keller |
Maddie Schwartz City of Benbrook |
| Kay Wilkinson Town of Flower Mound |
| Jaymi Ford Town of Westlake |
Sidonna Foust City of Haltom City |
| Amber Karkauskas Town of Trophy Club |
Steven Krolczyk Town of Trophy Club |
| Chris Landrum City of Allen |
Gail Lawrence City of Seagoville |
| Kyle Lester City of Weatherford |
Tara Lopez City of Rowlett |
| John McCarter City of Pearland |
Glenn Mizell City of North Richland Hills |
| Brady Olsen City of Kennedale |
Renee Panella City of Lewisville |
| Ryan Patterson City of Allen |
Sherry Reeves City of Glen Rose |
| Susan Sanders City of Grand Prairie |
Jackie Theriot City of Euless |
| Dana Thornhill City of Allen |
Amanda Turner Town of Addison |
| Karen Vaughn City of Henderson |
Jamaine Walker City of Corinth |
| Civic Yip City of University Park |
| Raju Anthony City of Fate |
Josh Armstrong City of Justin |
| Brittni Barnett Town of Flower Mound |
Robin Bromiley City of Little Elm |
| Medria Browhow City of Arlington |
Derrick Cotton City of Frisco |
| Tanisha Cunningham City of Kennedale |
Nathan Drambareanu City of Venus |
| Ross Fairclo City of Euless |
Heather Gwin City of Crowley |
| Susanne Helgesen City of Fort Worth |
Karen Kurtin Town of Highland Park |
| Olivia Riley Town of Addison |
Kim Sinclair City of Frisco |
| Sean Smith Town of Pantego |
Vladislav Steere City of Rowlett |
| Mary Wennerstrom City of Kaufman |
Crystal Williamson Town of Little Elm |
| Talia Willner City of Greenville |
| Jamarcus Ayers City of Terrell |
Elizabeth Bailey City of Granbury |
| Stephen Barnes City of Ennis |
Tanangelia Beatty City of Desoto |
| Rebecca Brack City of Allen |
Jamie Campbell City of Commerce |
| Jason Gregorash City of Plano |
Lee Harriss City of Grand Prairie |
| Rebecca Hunter Town of Little Elm |
Cayce Lay City of Coppell |
| Onya Penton City of Cedar Hill |
Gloria Platt City of Red Oak |
| Kim Probasco Upper Trinity Water District |
Hikmat Qaddoura City of Haltom City |
| Deondricke Rose City of Dallas |
Bianca Sauls City of Balch Springs |
| Teresa Stevens City of Fate |
Amy Trevino City of Arlington |
| Diana Vaughn City of Carrollton |
Steven Ventura Town of Fairview |
| Renee Waggoner City of Denison |
| Ashley Wake Town of Addison |
Cassandra Ogden City of Denton |
| Charles Ellis City of Coppell |
Christine Epps Trinity River Authority of Texas |
| Christine Harris City of Lancaster |
Michael Delmore City of Lancaster |
| Dillon Saunderson City of Plano |
Gail French City of Seagoville |
| Gina Guillory City of Baytown |
Ginger R. Awtry Town of Westlake |
| Jason Breisch City of Mineral Wells |
Kevin Hennessey City of Cleburne |
| Kristen Solares Town of Addison |
Melissa Everett City of Carrollton |
| Michele Sanchez City of Pilot Point |
Tia Pettis City of Cedar Hill |
| Victoria Bennett City of Dallas |
Zane Grahan City of White Settlement |
If you would like more information, and/or are interested in participating, please email NorthTexasTDI@NCTCOG.org