Danville Names Amy Chandler as New Finance Director

Chandler promoted from assistant finance director role to lead city's financial operations.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Danville City Manager Ken Larking announced the appointment of Amy Chandler as the City of Danville's new finance director. In her new role, Chandler will oversee the financial operations of the city and the employees' retirement system, managing the finance department staff and directing accounting, collections, real estate assessment, purchasing, print shop, and internal auditing functions.

Why it matters

Chandler's promotion from within the organization demonstrates the city's commitment to developing talent and promoting from within. Her deep understanding of the city's operations and her strong financial expertise will be crucial as Danville navigates economic challenges and ensures sound fiscal management.

The details

A native of the Danville community, Chandler began her career with the City of Danville in 2009 as a staff accountant. She was promoted to business systems accountant in 2010 and assumed the role of assistant finance director in 2023. In addition to her service with the city, Chandler has served as chief finance officer for Caswell County Schools and as director of budget for Elon University.

  • Chandler began her career with the City of Danville in 2009 as a staff accountant.
  • Chandler was promoted to business systems accountant in 2010.
  • Chandler assumed the role of assistant finance director in 2023.
  • Chandler was appointed as the City of Danville's new finance director on March 3, 2026.

The players

Ken Larking

Danville City Manager who announced Chandler's appointment as the new finance director.

Amy Chandler

The new finance director for the City of Danville, who has a background in accounting and finance, including roles with the city, Caswell County Schools, and Elon University.

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What they’re saying

“Amy has demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, and financial expertise throughout her career with the City of Danville. Her deep understanding of our organization and her commitment to public service give me great confidence in her ability to serve as our next finance director. I am especially pleased that we have the ability to promote talented people within our organization and community to key positions within the organization.”

— Ken Larking, Danville City Manager (wbtmdanville.com)

“With gratitude and humility, I welcome the challenge and responsibility of serving as finance director. Developing from assistant finance director to this new role has been a meaningful journey, and I'm committed to continuing to learn, lead, and support those around me while serving the community I truly love.”

— Amy Chandler (wbtmdanville.com)

What’s next

Chandler will assume her new role as finance director for the City of Danville on April 1, 2026.

The takeaway

Danville's promotion of Amy Chandler, a long-time city employee with a strong financial background, to the finance director role demonstrates the city's commitment to developing internal talent and ensuring continuity of leadership in key positions. Chandler's expertise and deep understanding of the city's operations will be crucial as Danville navigates economic challenges and maintains sound fiscal management.