New and Emerging Finance Directors Program
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.
Join the Interest List for the NEFD 2025/2026 Program
Program Details
- 8 sessions - held monthly at NCTCOG in Arlington
- 616 Six Flags Dr, Arlington, TX 76011
- Lunches included
- TSBPA Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits
Schedule
- 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Instructional Session and Open Forum Roundtable
- October 2, 2025
- November 13, 2025
- December 4, 2025
- January 15, 2026
- February 12, 2026
- April 9, 2026
- May 7, 2026
- June 4, 2026
Cost
$2,050.00
50% refund for withdrawal before September 2, 2025
No refund for no-shows or withdrawals after September 2, 2025
Program Topics
- Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting
- Economic Development
- Staffing, Structure, Roles & Responsibilities
- Budgeting for Municipalities
- Debt Management
- Long Range Financial Planning
- Internal Controls
- Treasury Management
- Utility Rate Management
- Fiscal Policies
- Hot Topics & Legislative Updates
Program Flyer
Past Participants
*Names and entities at the time of completion
Fatima Alvarado City of Dallas | Jason Murguia Brooks Development Authority | Jennifer Swenson City of McKinney |
Allyson Baker City of Allen | Tru Nguyen City of Allen | Vanessa Tarver City of Coppell |
Ryan Bredehoeft City of Sachse | Guadalupe Orozco City of Keller | Kaitlin Watkins City of Rowlett |
Marci Bueno City of Graham | Rebecca Pingleton City of Stephenville | Anastasia Whigham City of Boyd |
Stoney Burke Brooks Development Authority | Bryan Rebel City of Mansfield | Lynn Regan Town of Prosper |
Aimee Ferguson City of Anna | Sidney Smith | Cristina Sanchez Coastal Bend College |
Angelia Garrett City of Azle |
Laurie Alsabbagh City of Denison | Claudia Gallegos City of Carrollton | Randy Richardson NCTCOG |
David Baldwin City of Sachse | Todd Gastorf City of Richardson | Ebony Roundtree City of Irving |
Jonathan Blackman NCTCOG | Mary Huning Town of Flower Mound | Kim Silas City of Azle |
Ashley Capangpangan City of Allen | Corey Ingram City of Bridgeport | Nick Vincent City of Denton |
Alicia Castaneda City of Allen | Lisa Jones City of Dallas | Melonie Walker City of Forney |
Michael English City of Aubrey |
Victoria Bennett City of Dallas | Gail French City of Seagoville | Tia Pettis City of Cedar Hill |
Jason Breisch City of Mineral Wells | Zane Graham City of White Settlement | Michele Sanchez City of Pilot Point |
Dawn Brooks City of Weatherford | Gina Guillory City of Baytown | Dillon Saunderson City of Plano |
Charles Ellis City of Coppell | Christine Harris City of Lancaster | Kristen Solares Town of Addison |
Christine Epps Trinity River Authority of Texas | Kevin Hennessey City of Cleburne | Ashley Wake Town of Addison |
Melissa Everett City of Carrollton | Cassandra Ogden City of Denton |
Jamarcus Ayers City of Terrell | Lee Harriss City of Grand Prairie | Deondricke Rose City of Dallas |
Elizabeth Bailey City of Granbury | Rebecca Hunter Town of Little Elm | Bianca Sauls City of Balch Springs |
Stephen Barnes City of Ennis | Cayce Lay City of Coppell | Teresa Stevens City of Fate |
Tanangelia Beatty City of Desoto | Onya Penton City of Cedar Hill | Amy Trevino City of Arlington |
Rebecca Brack City of Allen | Gloria Platt City of Red Oak | Diana Vaughn City of Carrollton |
Jamie Campbell City of Commerce | Kim Probasco Upper Trinity Water District | Steven Ventura Town of Fairview |
Jason Gregorash City of Plano | Hikmat Qaddoura City of Haltom City | Renee Waggoner City of Dennison |
Raju Anthony City of Fate | Nathan Drambareanu City of Venus | Sean Smith Town of Pantego |
Josh Armstrong City of Justin | Ross Fairclo City of Euless | Vladislav Steere City of Rowlett |
Brittni Barnett Town of Flower Mound | Heather Gwin City of Crowley | Mary Wennerstrom City of Kaufman |
Robin Bromiley City of Little Elm | Susanne Helgesen City of Fort Worth | Crystal Williamson Town of Little Elm |
Medria Browhow City of Arlington | Karen Kurtin Town of Highland Park | Talia Willner City of Greenville |
Derrick Cotton City of Frisco | Olivia Riley Town of Addison | |
Tanisha Cunningham City of Kennedale | Kim Sinclair City of Frisco |
Jaymi Ford Town of Westlake | Tara Lopez City of Rowlett | Susan Sanders City of Grand Prairie |
Sidonna Foust City of Haltom City | John McCarter City of Pearland | Jackie Theriot City of Euless |
Amber Karkauskas Town of Trophy Club | Glenn Mizell City of North Richland Hills | Dana Thornhill City of Allen |
Steven Krolczyk Town of Trophy Club | Brady Olsen City of Kennedale | Amanda Turner Town of Addison |
Chris Landrum City of Allen | Renee Panella City of Lewisville | Karen Vaughn City of Henderson |
Gail Lawrence City of Seagoville | Ryan Patterson City of Allen | Jamaine Walker City of Corinth |
Kyle Lester City of Weatherford | Sherry Reeves City of Glen Rose | Civic Yip City of University Park |
Wendy Badgett City of Rowlett | June Ellis City of Buda | Robert Myers City of North Richland Hills |
Latifia Coleman City of Cedar Hill | Lana Ensminger City of Pilot Point | Rick Overgaard City of Pearland |
Kim Collins Town of Argyle | Brian Hogan City of Coppell | Aaron Rector City of Keller |
Cara Copley City of Richardson | Karen Hollingsworth Town of Pantego | Maddie Schwartz City of Benbrook |
Krystal Crump City of White Settlement | Jewell Janina City of Euless | Kay Wilkinson Town of Flower Mound |
Cheryl Davenport City of Grand Prairie | Mark Mills City of North Richland Hills |
Kate Boatler Lake Cities Municipal Utility Authority | Sidney Kirk City of Weatherford | Baron Sauls City of Lancaster |
Keith Dagen City of Richardson | Adrienne Lothery City of Colleyville | Tom Tvardzik City of University Park |
Eva Gregory City of Granbury | Andy McCartney City of Burleson | Tammy Wilson City of Flower Mound |
Cheryl Hazelwood-Estes City of Grand Prairie | Paula McPartlin City of Bedford | Jim Yanker City of Tyler |
Karen Hines City of Colleyville | Myra Rogers City of Mesquite | Bee Youngblood City of Frisco |
Stormy Johnson City of Benbrook | Erin Roseman City of Arlington |