Tumwater Mayor Appoints New Finance Director Ursula Euler

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Submitted by The City of Tumwater

Mayor Pete Kmet announced the appointment of Tumwater’s new finance director Ursula Euler. Ms. Euler brings a strong background in local government leadership, public finance, and accounting, supported by significant academic credentials to the position.Her appointment was confirmed by the Tumwater City Council at the meeting on December 16, 2014, and she will begin working on December 18.

Ms. Euler has 12 years of municipal accounting and finance experience, and started her career as auditor for a CPA firm. Most recently, she served as the finance director for the City of Lake Oswego, OR, and previously as the Public Works finance manager for the City of Olympia. Ms. Euler earned a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from the University of Washington, and maintains a Certified Public Accountant license.

Mayor Kmet stated, “I believe Ms. Euler’s extensive experience in municipal finance and her familiarity with the local area will enable her to step in and quickly get up to speed as our new Finance Director. I’m looking forward to working with her as we develop strategies to keep Tumwater financially healthy in these challenging economic times.”

Ms. Euler said, “I am very excited about becoming part of a great team and I am looking forward to supporting the goals of the Mayor, Council and entire City management team.” The new finance director replaces Jim Hendrickson, who retired from the position in June 2014 and has served as the City’s temporary budget director through December 2014.

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