City Manager Mike Bennett has announced the selection of Jay Valentine as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the City of Grand Junction.
Valentine has been with the City for over 26 years and was previously the General Services Director, leading diverse internal service and enterprise operations, including Fleet Services, Facilities Management, Procurement, Solid Waste and Recycling, Golf Courses, and Parking.
As the CFO, Valentine will oversee the City Finance, Information Technology, and General Services departments. This role will be responsible for managing the City’s budget, ensuring the financial health of the organization, and supporting long-term strategic planning.
Over the course of his tenure, Valentine has held multiple leadership roles in municipal finance, developing extensive expertise in budgeting, accounting, investment, and debt management, financial reporting, and internal controls. He has played a pivotal role in overseeing major capital projects for the City, helping to ensure their successful delivery within budgetary constraints. Valentine has also been a driving force for innovation, spearheading procedural enhancements and system upgrades. Notably, he led the implementation of the compressed natural biogas initiative, which powers select City vehicles and Grand Valley Transit buses using methane gas, a by-product of the City's wastewater treatment process. His efforts have streamlined operations and contributed to long-term fiscal sustainability.
The CFO will focus on ensuring fiscal responsibility, strengthening interdepartmental coordination, and advancing innovation through technology and operational efficiency. To learn more about City Services, visit gjcity.org