Phoenix Valley Metro Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer

By Judy J. Beasley Last updated Jan 14, 2023

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) – Ken Kessler is Valley Metro’s new chief financial officer. Kessler brings 30 years of experience to his new position, having worked with the Regional Public Transportation Authority and Valley Metro Rail. He has served the City in many different positions, including developing the Transportation 2050 plan with Phoenix Transit.

“It is with great pleasure that I welcome Ken Kessler to Valley Metro,” said Jessica Mefford-Miller, CEO of Valley Metro. “Ken has impressed our Boards of Directors, our cities’ finance staff and the Valley Metro team with his years of dedicated public service, as well as his ability to innovate and be an excellent regional contributor.”

Kessler holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Masters of Public Administration from Arizona State University. Valley Metro is still working toward its goal of creating a 50-mile rail system by 2030, while continuing to offer its paratransit services, commuter vanpools, online carpool matching, bike safety, l remote work assistance, and more. Do you want to know more about the Métro de la Vallée? Click here. Valley Metro is also looking to hire and hundreds of jobs are available here.