Regions

GFOAT Regions
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About the 15 GFOAT Regions

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOAT) has 15 sub-state regions (regions 2-16) that were formed in 1958. Regions exist to promote interests in city government on a regional level, facilitate the exchange of information among the cities in a region, and assist the GFOAT Board of Directors in formulating policy that represents the diverse interests of the state.

Regional Map and Officers

The map and list shows the location and boundaries of each of GFOAT’s 15 sub-state regions. There may be at least one Regional Officer for each of the regions designated by the Texas Municipal League. Each Regional officer will be selected by the members in that area. If lack of membership participation or geographic diversification within a region results in a region not having an officer, the Regional officer position for that region shall remain vacant until such time that conditions warrant the role of Regional officer. During any time span that a Regional officer position is vacant, members in that region can rely on their GFOAT Board Area Representative for distribution of pertinent information. It is the responsibility of the officers in each region to grow the membership and encourage and promote professional development.

Region Cities

A list of cities is available for each region below. Click HERE for a complete directory.

GFOAT Board Area Representatives

NORTH (Regions 8, 13)
Monika Arris, Director of Budget & Finance, Collin County
972-548-4603

SOUTH (Regions 7, 11, 12)
Amy Dozier, Director of Finance, Kerrville Public Utility Board
830-792-8267

EAST (Regions 14, 15, 16)
Cassie Smith, Accounting Manager, City of Conroe
936-522-3034

WEST (Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Deborah Reid, Director of Finance, City of Amarillo
806-378-4209

CENTRAL (Regions 9, 10)
Jonathan LockeExecutive Director of Finance, City of Killeen
254-501-7600

 

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Map* and Cities Region and Regional Officers

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Region 2 • West
Amarillo Area Deborah Reid, Director of Finance, City of Amarillo
806-378-4209
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Region 3 • West
Caprock—Lubbock Area Deborah Reid, Director of Finance, City of Amarillo
806-378-4209
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Region 4 • West
Permian Basin Region—Odessa Area Deborah Reid, Director of Finance, City of Amarillo
806-378-4209
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Region 5 • West
Red River Valley—Wichita Falls Area Deborah Reid, Director of Finance, City of Amarillo
806-378-4209
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Region 6 • West
Hub of Texas—Abilene Area Deborah Reid, Director of Finance, City of Amarillo
806-378-4209
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Region 7 • South
Alamo Region—San Antonio Area Amy Dozier, Director of Finance, Kerrville Public Utility Board

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Region 8 • North
Where the West Begins—Fort Worth Area Monika Arris, Director of Budget & Finance, Collin County Regional Meetings are typically held on the 3rd Friday every other month at a variety of locations in the area. For more information: or contact Monika Arris.

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Region 9 • Central
Heart of Texas Region—Waco Area
Jonathan LockeExecutive Director of Finance, City of Killeen
254-501-7600
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Region 10 • Central
Highland Lakes Region—Austin Area
Jonathan LockeExecutive Director of Finance, City of Killeen
254-501-7600
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Region 11 • South
Coastal Bend Region—Corpus Christi Area Amy Dozier, Director of Finance, Kerrville Public Utility Board; Heather Hurlbert, Director of Finance, City of Corpus Christi; Katie Griffin, Director of Finance, City of Rockport
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Region 12 • South
Lower Rio Grande Valley—Rio Grande Valley Area Amy Dozier, Director of Finance, Kerrville Public Utility Board
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Region 13 • North
North Central Texas Region—Dallas Area Monika Arris, Director of Budget & Finance, Collin County Regional Meetings are typically held on the 3rd Friday every other month at a variety of locations in the area. For more information: or contact Monika Arris.

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Region 14 • East
San Jacinto Region—Houston Area Cassie Smith, Assistant Director of Finance, City of Conroe
936-522-3034

  • President, Rhonda Blaskas, Department Director Administrative Services, City of Friendswood
  • Vice-President, Claudia Curtis, Senior Accountant, City of Conroe
  • Secretary, Christine Turner, Controller, City of Alvin
  • Treasurer, Nicole Ganey, Director of Finance, City of Deer Park

Regional meetings are typically held on the 3rd Thursday of the month (except April and October) from 11 A.M-1 P.M. at various regional venues.  For more information: contact any of the officers.

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Region 15 • East
Tyler—Longview Area Cassie Smith, Accounting Manager, City of Conroe
936-522-3034

 

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Region 16 • East
Golden Pine & Oil Region—Beaumont—Lufkin Area Cassie Smith, Accounting Manager, City of Conroe
936-522-3034

  • Cheryl Dowden, Director of Finance, City of Nederland
  • Lorrie Taylor, Director of Administration & Finance, Orange County Navigation & Port District

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