Storm Lake, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — A Twelve-year employee of the city of Storm Lake has been promoted to the open position of Finance Director.

Tyler Gibbons is a Storm Lake native who received his degrees in Business and Accounting from Briar Cliff in Sioux City. Since 2013 he’s held a number of positions including City Treasurer.

Although he did not officially hold the title of “interim” Finance Director, City Manager Keri Navratil says he played a major role in preparing the city’s 2025-26 fiscal year budget that was just approved by the council Monday night.

Navratil says she’s impressed with Gibbons’ ability to interface with the public.

Gibbons says his goal is to produce sustainable budgets for the city of Storm Lake while still offering quality amenities – like the municipal golf course and airport – for residents of the community.