2007-2008 Utah Government Finance Officers Association
Our Objectives
Expert Knowledge. Provide expert knowledge in public financial management by exercising leadership in research, recommended practice and and information dissemination.
Education and Training. Enhance the expertise and professionalism of financial managers and policymakers and provide recognition for their achievements.
Financial Leadership. Engage in efforts to assist finance officers to develop the skills and capabilities necessary to enable them to become organizational leaders as well as technical experts.
Raising Public Awareness of Sound Financial Policy and Practice. Take leadership in promoting public awareness of policies and practices that enhance sound financial management of public resources.
Enhanced Cooperation. Cooperate with and complement the services provided by other organizations to increase the effectiveness of local organizations and the national GFOA.
Strategic Use of Technology. Provide information and analytical tools to help governments identify and apply appropriate, economical technologies to support efficient resource allocation, quality services, and effective decision making; and to promote citizen involvement.
Association Operations. Maintain a high quality, fiscally stable association capable of achieving the GFOA's mission and maximizing member participation.
------------------------------------------ Executive Board -----------------------------------------------
James Welch, President, Utah Government Finance Officers Association
Finance Director - West Valley City
3600 Constitution Blvd.
West Valley City, Utah 84119
801 963-3235
Jim Welch has served as Finance Director for West Valley City for over 6 years. Prior to his service with the City he spent 18 years in banking specializing in Business Banking, Credit Management and Cash Management. He received a B.S. in business management at WSU and MBA at USU. He is responsible for all financial matters in the city and is active in his community, serving on various boards and in community service organizations.
David Muir, President Elect, Utah Government Finance Officers Association
Finance Director - Cottonwood Heights
1265 E Ft Union Blvd. #250
Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84047
801 545-4177
dmuir@cottonwoodheights.utah.gov
David Muir is the first Finance Director for the new city of Cottonwood Heights and has oversight of Information Technology issues. Prior to joining the new city, he was the Manager of Internal Audit for Mrs. Fields Cookies and Chapter President of The Institute of Internal Auditors. Dave started his government career in 1987 with Salt Lake County as an Internal Auditor (6 yrs) and then as Chief Deputy (3 yrs) to a County Commissioner. Dave graduated from LDS Business College and the University of Utah, and received an MBA from Utah State University.
Lisa Dudley, Secretary Treasurer, Utah Government Finance Officers Association
Finance Director - Riverton City
12830 S. Redwood Road
Riverton, Utah 84065
801 208-3134
Scott Stevens, Immediate Past President, Utah Government Finance Officers Association
Chief Financial Officer - Utah State Tax Commission
210 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84134
801 297-3872
Scott Stevens has more than 15 years of experience in State Government. This includes directing and managing the financial and accounting activities of the Utah State Tax Commission in coordination with various directors and staff. His responsibilities include operational accountability of all major tax distribution systems and the dispersal of tax dollars to local governing entities. He serves as a member of the executive director's management team; recommends and approves modifications and developments to all tax systems, and formulates proposals regarding departmental policies on accounting processes and computerized systems.
Kent Clark, Assistant State Representative, Utah Government Finance Officers Association
Finance Director - Spanish Fork City
40 S. Main
Spanish Fork, Utah 84660
801 798-5000
Kent Clark has worked for Spanish Fork city 17 years as the Finance Director/City Recorder. Prior to working for Spanish Fork, he worked as the Accounting Manager of Utah Municipal Power Agency and five years for a CPA firm. Kent graduated from BYU with a Masters Degree in Accounting and is a licensed CPA. Kent is the proud father of ten children, and one wife.
Laurie Harvey, State Representative, Utah Government Finance Officers Association
Director of Administrative Services - Midvale City
655 W Center Street
Midvale, Utah 84047
801 567-7238
Laurie Harvey has been in governmental accounting since 1993. She started her career in government in the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget, transferred to the Department of Community and Economic Development in 1996, and finally to Midvale City in 1998. Her responsibilities at Midvale City include all matters financial, plus oversight of Human Resources and Information Technology. She is a proud University of Utah graduate and a Certified Public Accountant.
