Published on November 18, 2025
The City of Powell is pleased to share that City Council has approved the appointment of Samantha Borchers as the City’s Director of Finance.
Samantha joined the City in 2023 as Assistant Finance Director, where she played a central role in managing Powell’s financial operations. In July 2025, she stepped into the role of Interim Finance Director, leading development of the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget and helping strengthen collaboration across departments.
City Manager Andy White noted Samantha’s strong performance and the significance of the appointment.
“The Finance Director is a strategically important position for the City,” said City Manager Andy White. “Samantha provided strong support in her previous role and stepped into the interim position with confidence, guiding staff effectively through the budget process. We are excited to move forward with this appointment.”
With Council’s approval, Samantha will now continue in the permanent role of Finance Director, supporting the City’s long-term planning and fiscal management.
Congratulations to Samantha as she begins this next chapter of service to the City of Powell.