Erin Crawford

Erin Crawford has served as CFO of the City of Enid for the past ten years, following twelve years in other finance roles with the city. Erin’s major responsibility was funding and managing the city’s largest construction effort—a $350 million water supply project—by securing grants and low-interest loans. She also helped position the city to issue its first-ever annual comprehensive financial report. “Her mentorship and belief in my potential gave me the confidence to take that next step in my career,” said Senior Accountant Mandi O'Dea, who credited Erin with encouraging her to pursue and earn GFOA’s Certified Public Finance Officer designation. Erin also actively contributes to the profession through roles in state and national associations—earning recognition in 2023 as the Oklahoma Municipal Clerks, Treasurers, and Finance Officials Association's "Member of the Year."

Nominated by Mandi O'Dea, senior accountant, City of Enid, Oklahoma