Treasurer's Office - Donna M. Kurtz, McHenry County Treasurer

Meet Your Treasurer

Donna has deep roots in McHenry County. She grew up in Crystal Lake and is a proud graduate of Crystal Lake Central High School, Class of 1977. Today she and her husband Paul live two blocks from the house where Donna was raised. Together Donna and Paul are deeply involved in the care of their special needs child, Tavi Jane.

Experience

As a licensed financial advisor, Donna managed millions of dollars in investments. As a corporate manager and leader, she managed multi-million-dollar budgets with large teams and staff. Overall, Donna has 35 + years in the private sector as a corporate manager and consultant.

Donna's first exposure to the government sector was as an auditor for the Office of the Illinois Auditor General while working on her MBA at the University of Illinois in Springfield. Years later she was elected as a McHenry County College Trustee from 2005 to 2010 and as a McHenry County Board Member from 2010 to 2018. During this time, Donna learned much about government budgeting, tax levies, cutting costs; and the importance of speaking up to serve the public at large.

Donna with her friends and family at the Fourth of July parade

Credentials

BA from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL
MBA from the University of Illinois in Springfield, IL
Formerly licensed financial advisor with a Series 7 designation and other certifications in the financial services industry.
Professional certifications in project management and technology management.
Performance and Quality Auditing experience in both government and corporate settings.