Joe Murray
Having a deep-seated passion for public service, I enjoy helping local communities achieve their financial, fiscal and economic goals.

Joe Murray

Municipal Advisor
Joe Murray

Joe began his career as a Municipal Advisor in 2007 and currently serves with our Wisconsin Municipal team. Prior to becoming an Advisor, he spent nearly 20 years working directly in local government for municipalities in Wisconsin, Michigan, Missouri, Kansas and Virginia. He served nine years as Village Manager for the Village of Greendale, Wisconsin. Joe’s first-hand experience in local government gives him valuable insight into the challenges our clients encounter every day. He combines that historical knowledge with exceptional listening skills and advisory expertise to create innovative and pragmatic financial solutions that help his clients complete projects and drive their community initiatives forward.

Joe and his wife Laurie live in Waukesha, where – when he’s not working – takes full advantage of the area’s many community festivals, museums, cultural opportunities, scenic bike trails and amazing golf courses. He and Laurie have eight grandchildren.


Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration/Finance, Western Michigan University-Kalamazoo
Master’s Degree in Public Administration, University of Kansas-Lawrence

Certifications

Certified Independent Professional Municipal Advisor
Series 50 License: Municipal Advisor Representative

Professional Affiliations

International City/County Management Association
Wisconsin City/County Management Association
Wisconsin Government Finance Officers Association
Wisconsin Economic Development Association