Richmond, VA - The City of Richmond is pleased to announce the hiring of Ken Martinez as the new Director of Revenue Administration in the Department of Finance. A seasoned municipal finance professional with over 23 years of experience, Martinez brings deep expertise in revenue management, taxpayer service, and tax administration to the role.

Martinez has spent his career working across the full spectrum of revenue administration, from public-facing taxpayer service to auditing, enforcement, and policy development. Most recently, he served in audit and collection leadership roles with the Treasury Division at the City and County of Denver and other Colorado municipalities, where he developed innovative training programs and procedures that significantly increased productivity and streamlined operations.

Throughout his career, Martinez has demonstrated a talent for both technical excellence and operational efficiency. He led a high-productivity audit unit that collected nearly $150 million over a three-year period and managed processes for collecting property tax revenues of approximately $180 million annually. His approach emphasizes transparency and clear communication, he drafted tax ordinance sections, tax guides, and rules, and managed the external tax guidance revision process to ensure taxpayers could easily understand their obligations.

"Ken Martinez brings the unique experiences and expertise we need in order to continue strengthening revenue administration functions," said Odie Donald II, Chief Administrative Officer. "I'm confident that Richmonders will benefit from his unshakeable demeanor, distinguished track record of effective revenue administration, and genuine commitment to white-glove customer service.

"We're excited to welcome Ken to our team," said Letitia Shelton, Director of Finance. "Revenue Administration touches every business and property owner in our city, and Ken's extensive experience in taxpayer service, collections, and compliance will help us serve our community more effectively. His collaborative approach and deep understanding of municipal finance will be invaluable as we continue improving our operations."

"I'm honored to join the City of Richmond and contribute to its financial health and stability," said Martinez. "Effective revenue administration is fundamental to delivering the services Richmonders deserve, and I look forward to the opportunity of serving the residents along with the rest of the City Finance team"

Martinez holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and an MBA with honors from Western New Mexico University.

Martinez's first day with the City of Richmond will be December 15.