Department Staff – City of Champaign

Meet the Staff

Finance Director

Kay Nees

Kay Nees has been the Finance Director for the City of Champaign since June 2017. As Finance Director, she leads the Finance Department, providing the full range of municipal financial services including financial planning and budgeting; financial operations; investments; debt management; financial reporting; and records management. The Finance Department also provides financial analysis to the City Council and staff on economic and community development issues. Ms. Nees serves as Co-chair of the City’s Capital Improvements

City Clerk

Shannon Myers

Shannon Myers is responsible for ensuring the statutory responsibilities of the City Clerk are complete. She also oversees administrative departments records management activities and is the Administrative Freedom of Information Act Officer.

Financial Services Supervisor

Amy Beller

The Financial Services Supervisor is responsible for several processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, self-reported tax online payments and general billing. They also manage the purchase card program and merchant card services for the City.

Financial Services Manager/Budget Officer

Kris Pendl

The Budget Officer is responsible for budget preparation and execution, financial aspects of the Capital Improvements Plan, property tax levy, revenue projections, purchasing, and developing the City’s financial forecast. They also works on a variety of special projects and serves on the City’s Sustainability Team.

Financial Services Manager/City Accountant

Amanda Corrigan

The City Accountant manages the Accounting Division which includes maintaining the general ledger accounting system, preparing financial reports, coordinating the annual audit, performing analysis of financial data, and managing the payroll functions for the City.

Finance Department Staff Directory

Finance Department