MEGAN N KILGORE
Megan Kilgore was elected City Auditor in November of 2017 and took office January 1, 2018. She combines her public and private sector experience with her dedication to community to best serve the City of Columbus. Some of her accomplishments in these areas include:
Public Sector
Assistant City Auditor to Columbus City Auditor Hugh J. Dorrian for eleven years
Founder, Ohio Women in Public Finance
Adjunct Faculty in Public Finance at The Ohio State University’s John Glenn College of Public Affairs
Honoree, Women for Economic Leadership and Development’s (WELD’s) Women You Should Know Award
Recipient, Women in Public Finance’s Rising Star Award
Private Sector
As a Municipal Advisor, Megan worked with cities, counties, utilities, school districts, and economic development districts to help them plan and finance public projects. Advised government leaders about the best ways to raise, collect, and use funds to realize future economic development goals. Created financial models, analyzes market conditions, and facilitates rating agency presentations – all to assist governments with infrastructure development of road, sewer, and water systems
One of only 24 individuals nationally recognized by The Bond Buyer for approaching their job with outstanding “leadership skills, collaboration, innovation and creativity”
Community & Education
Master’s Degree in Public Administration (MPA) from Northwestern University
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University
Honoree, Columbus Business First’s Forty Under 40
Coach, Columbus City Schools’ Special Olympics program, women’s basketball
Board Member, Goodwill Columbus
Board Member, Columbus Landmarks Foundation
Graduate, Leadership Columbus