Brenda Imel

Brenda Imel has retired as finance director for the city of Cookeville after nearly two decades in public service. Imel began working with the city in 2003 as assistant finance director and was promoted to finance director in 2015. She has more than 25 years of experience in public accounting, including work in audit and financial reporting. In her time with the city, she played a key role in numerous financial milestones and guided the city through budget development, long-term planning, and financial analysis. A C.P.A., Imel holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and is an active member of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Tennessee Government Finance Officers Association, and the Government Finance Officers Association.