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Creve Coeur finance director receives excellence in government award

Creve Coeur Director of Finance Lori Obermoeller was recently recognized as the recipient of the Missouri Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) 2023 Excellence in Government Award. The award was presented to Obermoeller at the GFOA annual conference on April 13. This award is presented to a government finance professional who displays the high standard of leadership, professionalism, ethics and integrity promoted by the Missouri GFOA.

Since she began working in Creve Coeur in 2017, Obermoeller has implemented several improvements to services within the finance department. Some of her contributions include: leading the implementation of a new enterprise software, which automated processes that were previously done manually; providing analysis of the city’s retirement plans, resulting in the move from a defined contribution plan to LAGERS; moving business license renewals from paper to online applications; and improving the city budget and Popular Annual Financial Report for better presentation and transparency.

“Lori is an asset to the city,” said Mayor Robert Hoffman. “She continuously works to improve city services and communicates financial issues in a clear and professional manner to ensure our city stays financially strong.”

Obermoeller has also assisted other departments during software upgrades, including working with the Recreation Department during the implementation of the new recreation software, as well as assisting the Building Division in evaluating the new permitting software.

Additionally, Obermoeller has earned the Certified Public Finance Officer designation and is extensively involved in the GFOA and the Missouri Municipal League, demonstrating a commitment to her profession.