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About UsOur MissionThe California Society of Municipal Finance Officers serves all government finance professionals through innovation, collaboration, continuing education and professional development. Our VisionCSMFO will shape the future of California public finance by creating the premier professional community for knowledge and resource sharing, cultivating future leaders, while advancing the highest standards for fiscal excellence.  HistoryFounded in 1957, the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) is a statewide organization serving all California local government finance professionals. The purpose of CSMFO is to improve the knowledge, skills, and performance of individuals responsible for municipal and other local government fiscal policy and management. Employees of all levels and elected/appointed officials involved in government finance for cities, counties and special districts in California are excellent candidates for CSMFO membership. Students who have an interest in local government are also encouraged to join and participate in CSMFO.Membership includes commercial finance professionals as well, such as: brokers, bankers, auditors, and specialized financial consultants. The organization reinforces the professionalism in financial management and provides a method for meeting the challenges of change and solving problems relating to government finance. CSMFO is the only organization bringing together all city, county, and special district finance professionals in California. Board of Directors  Jennifer Wakeman,
Past-President
City of San Ramon
 Will Fuentes,
President-Elect
City of Campbell
 Alberto Preciado,
Director
City of Citrus Heights
 Kyle Johnson,
Director
City of Glendora
 Sara Castro,
Director
City of Tracy
 Jennifer Becker,
Director
City of Burbank
 Tim Seufert,
Director
NBS
 Daniel Buffalo,
Director
City of Ukiah
 Debbie Rosales,
Director
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
Governing DocumentsCommitteesAdministration
Chair: Don Patterson
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District Career Development
Chair: Grace Zheng
City of Mountain View Commercial Partner
Chair: Wing-See Fox
Urban Futures Communications Committee
Chair: Heidi Schoeppe
Webb Municipal Finance, LLC Finance
Chair: Amber Johnson
Central Contra Costa Transit Authority Membership
Chair: Felicia Galindo
City of Tracy Professional Standards
Chair: Jason Al-Imam
City of Newport Beach Program
Chair: Dennis Kauffman
City of Roseville Recognition
Chair: Margaret O'Brien
City of Concord Student Engagement
Chair: Michelle Bannigan
City of Laguna Beach
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Learn More About CSMFO!Our Guiding Values We value and respect our members as we live by and carry out the following values: Integrity, Competency, Commitment to Public Service, Transparency, and Creating a Positive Legacy. CSMFO Membership brings together invaluable resources, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative network of government finance professionals. Learn More Join CSMFO Over two thousand members strong, we promote excellence in financial management through innovation, continuing education and the professional development of our members. CSMFO members are deeply involved in the key issues facing cities, special districts and counties today. We value honesty and integrity, and strive to adhere to the highest ethical standards. Learn More |
1/21/2026
Orange County Chapter Meeting
1/28/2026 » 1/29/2026
California Local Budgeting - Part 2, January 28 & 29, 2026
1/28/2026
Central Coast Chapter Meeting
