Pontiac, Mich., October 18, 2023 — The Michigan Government Finance Officers Association announced that Jody Weissler DeFoe, chief deputy treasurer of Oakland County, has been elected President for a one-year term, effective October 10, 2023. 

DeFoe, a Southfield, Mich. resident, brings over ten years of experience in government finance and has served as Oakland County’s chief deputy treasurer since 2013. With her wealth of expertise, she is well-equipped to lead the association and represent the interests of government finance officers across Michigan.

Defoe joined MGFOA in 2014 and has served in various leadership roles, including vice president/secretary, treasurer, and director. She has also served on the Professional Development and Technology Resource Committees since 2016.

"I am honored to serve as President of the Michigan Government Finance Officers Association and look forward to working with my colleagues to advance our mission of excellence and professionalism in government financial management," said Jody Weissler DeFoe. "I am committed to building strong relationships across Michigan, expanding our membership and advocating for the needs of our members."

The Michigan Government Finance Officers Association is a professional organization that promotes the highest level of excellence in government financial management. Its members are financial professionals from a wide range of local and state government entities, including counties, cities, townships, and authorities.

For more information about the Michigan Government Finance Officers Association, visit https://www.migfoa.org.

Download Jody Weissler DeFoe’s headshot here.

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For interviews or more information, please contact:

Renée T. Walker

walkerr@oakgov.com

313.719.8038