Joe Jimenez Named as City’s Chief Financial Officer

We are excited to announce that Joe Jimenez has been selected as the new Chief Financial Officer for the City of Lubbock.

Joe brings over 16 years of service and experience in finance and operational roles. He currently serves as the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis for Lubbock Power & Light, where he prepares and manages the Operating Budget, Capital Program, and Purchased Power. Prior to Joe’s tenure at LP&L, he worked for the City of Lubbock in the Financial Planning & Analysis department as the Capital Program Manager/Senior Financial Analyst. Joe also held roles in Procurement Services at Texas Tech University.

“I am honored and excited about the opportunity to join a strong leadership team and look forward to collaborating and partnering with my Finance team, Executive team, City Manager, and the City Council,” said Mr. Jimenez.

In addition to his work experience, Joe holds both a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, as well as a Master’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Public Administration and Business Management from Texas Tech University.

City Manager, Jarrett Atkinson, is excited to have Joe at the helm of the City’s Financial departments, saying, “as a City, it is a point of great pride and necessity to have and retain such talent. Joe brings unmatched energy and enthusiasm, as well as demonstrated knowledge of governmental finance operations. Mr. Jimenez rose to the top through a competitive recruitment process, and we are pleased to welcome him as our next Chief Financial Officer”.