Kevin Wachtel
Senior Manager
Kevin Wachtel is a Senior Manager in GFOA's Research and Consulting Center focusing on ERP implementation, process improvement, financial policy development, and budgeting. Prior to coming to GFOA, Kevin served over 20 years in local government management and finance administration. Mr. Wachtel was finance director for the Village of Orland Park, finance director and treasurer for the Village of Villa Park, and finance director for the Village of Riverside. Mr. Wachtel earned a B.S. in Political Science in 1998 and Master of Public Administration degree in 2000 from Northern Illinois University.
Mr. Wachtel has been recognized by the GFOA as a Certified Public Finance Officer. He has served GFOA as a budget reviewer has presented and moderated at previous GFOA conferences. Mr. Wachtel has been active in the Illinois Government Finance Officers Association and served on the Executive Board from 2015 to 2022, including President of the Executive Board in 2020–2021. He previously served on the IGFOA South Metro Chapter board from 2005–2009.