Team

Tanya Stoudemire was appointed Chief Financial Officer in May 2025 by Mayor Duggan. She leads the Office of the CFO team, effectively managing the $826.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds, the largest federal grant allocated in Detroit’s history. Prior to this appointment, Stoudemire was Chief Deputy CFO/Administration and Policy. With over 30 years of service to the City, Stoudemire spent most of her career in Detroit’s Budget and Finance Departments where she excelled as Deputy CFO/Budget Director for six years. As Budget Director, Stoudemire played a crucial role in guiding the office through the City’s emergence from bankruptcy ensuring balanced budgets and adequate surpluses to use for capital projects, reserve funds, and a dedicated fund for retiree pensions. Most recently, she was an integral part in the City’s historic return to investment grade status, ensuring fiscal discipline.

John Naglick is the Chief Deputy CFO/Finance Director for the City of Detroit, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. In conjunction with this position at the City, he serves as a Board Member for the General Retirement System, Police and Fire Retirement System, Downtown Development Authority and the Detroit Transportation Corporation (operator of the Detroit People Mover).  He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at Walsh College where he has taught a number of classes over a span of thirteen years.  Prior to his current position, he was Finance Director for the City of Pontiac, Michigan from April, 2010 to October, 2013 and was a Director at AlixPartners LLP from 2007 to 2010.  Mr. Naglick earned BBA and MBA degrees from the University of Detroit.  He is also a registered CPA in the State of Michigan.

Valerie Agolli currently serves as the City of Detroit’s Acting Treasurer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Agolli joined the City as Debt Manager in July 2018, overseeing all debt offerings and compliance processes. Crucially, she worked on Detroit’s return to the bond markets on the City’s own full faith and credit, issuing the 2018 Unlimited Tax General Obligation bonds. In 2022, Ms. Agolli was appointed Deputy Treasurer where she was responsible for the city’s four major tax revenues as tax administrator. Ms. Agolli brings over two decades of public finance experience to Detroit, having served prior roles with the Michigan Department of Treasury, the Michigan Finance Authority and the Wayne County Department of Management and Budget. She holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Sean Tobin serves as Deputy Director of Strategic Finance & Analytics for the City of Detroit, where he leads debt management, revenue forecasting, and tax increment financing efforts. He brings nearly a decade of public finance experience, with a strong focus on data-driven policy and financial strategy. Mr. Tobin previously worked in Ernst & Young’s Tax Credits and Incentives practice, helping clients secure federal and state incentives and develop compliance systems. He has also held multiple positions in Detroit’s Treasury department, where he led initiatives that improved tax compliance, modernized financial systems, and supported key economic policies. Mr. Tobin holds a Master’s of Public Policy and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Economics, both from Michigan State University. He also serves as a Board Member on the Ferndale Incentives Committee.

Christina Shaw joined the City of Detroit's debt management team as a Financial Analyst in summer of 2023, after receiving a Master of Public Policy from the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy. As a graduate student, Christina obtained a certificate in Municipal Finance, along with multiple related internships. Prior to her pivot into public finance, Christina worked in program analyst roles in the private and non-profit sectors. Christina was born and raised in Cleveland, OH, and received her BA from Wellesley College.