Chief of Financial & Administrative Services, Ben Gorzell

Career

Ben Gorzell was named Chief of Financial & Administrative Services in April 2025. Prior to that, he served as Chief Financial Officer since August 2010. In his role, he oversees the Departments of Finance, Information and Technology Services, and Human Resources. 

Gorzell also serves as the City’s Supervisor of Public Utilities. As supervisor, he advises the City Manager and City Council on:

• the regulatory oversight over the City’s municipally-owned utilities
• City Public Service Energy
• San Antonio's Water System
• telecommunications, 
• cable other utilities

Education

• B.B.A. Accounting, University of Texas at San Antonio, 1989
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Professional Memberships

• Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
• National Association of Telecommunications Officers & Advisors (NATOA)

Personal

Gorzell has two daughters, Emily and Samantha.