1947
Born to Max and Hilma (Windquist) Walker in Big Rapids, MI.
1970
Earns a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Ferris State University and later an MBA in finance from Central Michigan University in 1981.
1970
Is the director of finance for the City of Owosso until 1975.
1975
Is an internal auditor for John Wesley College.
1976
Is the corporate treasurer for Michigan Baptist Homes until 1977.
1977
Works as the director of finance and is the deputy city manager of the City of Cadillac until 2007.
1980
Receives the Distinguished Budget Award and a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
1983
Is a distinguished budget reviewer and currently maintains this role.
1995
Obtains certified government manager credentials.
1997
Serves as chairman of the board of directors of the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan until 2007.
2002
Obtains credential manager status with ICMA.
2007
Is the chief financial officer of the District of Columbia Police and Fire Retirement System through 2008.
2008
Is the director of finance for the City of Suffolk, VA.
2011
Is the chief administrative officer and chief financial officer for the City of Macon, GA.
2011
Serves as vice chairman of the board of directors for the City of Macon Employees Retirement System.
2014
Is the county manager of Macon-Bibb County in Georgia until 2017.
2018
Is the city manager of the City of Lake Butler in Florida.
2019
Teaches as an adjunct professor of business at Florida Gateway College and continues in this role.
2020
Maintains membership with the Government Finance Officers Association and the Association of Government Accountants.
2020
Is a member of the Society of Human Resources, International City/County Managers and Florida City/County Managers.