Based in Adelanto, California, Ward Komers serves as finance director and city treasurer, which involves planning, managing, and directing the Finance Department. As finance director, he manages budgeting and general accounting, as well as payroll processing and auditing. He also handles departmental goals and work plans while providing oversight to the department’s employees. During his time in this position, Ward Komers has designed a tax policy that encourages economic development and reduces blight, and implemented a cannabis excise tax and tax compliance programs, which generated $3 million in annual revenue. He has also conducted a citizen satisfaction survey to help guide his decisions.
Ward Komers previously served as the administrative services director and CEO of Dx Collective Enterprises, Inc., a consulting firm that provided services related to accounting and finance. During his time with the firm, he directed the successful implementation of enterprise accounting software that led to increased efficiency within the company. He also served the county of Riverside, California, as an administrative services manager, and the enterprise software company NEOGOV, Inc., as CEO.
