About Joel
Joel Wagner was appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer in November 2024 after serving as the Finance Deputy Director for two years. Joel joined the City of Boulder in 2014 to lead the financial and administrative aspects of the city’s recovery from the 2013 floods. Over time, he took on project management and division management roles, supporting the city’s vision of service excellence for an inspired future. Prior to joining the city, Joel served as Director of Finance for the Stewardship Council, a private foundation that supported land conservation and environmental education for underserved youth throughout Central and Northern California. Joel holds an undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of Colorado and a Master of Business Administration from San Francisco State University.