The Kenton County Fiscal Court selected Kurt Greivenkamp to serve as the County’s new Treasurer at its Feb. 27 meeting. The change will take effect July 1, 2024.

Greivenkamp has spent nearly seven years as the County’s assistant treasurer. He will replace Roy Cox, who announced his retirement earlier this month.

“The role of Treasurer is vital to our County operations, and we were fortunate to have someone as qualified as Kurt already on our team and prepared to step into this important position,” Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann said in a statement. “I look forward to seeing what ideas he brings to the office and working with him to further improve upon Kenton County’s strong financial position.”

Kenton County’s commissioners echoed the Judge’s remarks, saying:

Beth Sewell:

I am grateful Kenton County’s leadership has thoughtfully and strategically prepared a deep bench of talented staff within each of our departments. Years of side-by-side training and experience gained as assistant treasurer make Kurt able to transition smoothly into the responsibilities of Kenton County Treasurer.

Dr. Jon Draud:

Kurt has done a great job as Roy’s deputy. He is ready for the responsibility. Part of a good organization is to train people that can step in when you leave.

Joe Nienaber:

I am very pleased with the selection of Kurt as our new Treasurer. His education and experience are beyond question. Kurt possesses strong work ethic, critical thinking, energy and enthusiasm. While replacing Roy is not an enviable task, I am positive Kurt will make it a seamless transition.

As Treasurer, Greivenkamp will oversee the County’s roughly $180 million budget, manage a department of 13 people and provide financial counsel to the Fiscal Court. 

Greivenkamp is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University, where he received a B.S. in business administration. He currently resides in Fort Wright with his wife and children.

“Since I joined the County, I’ve always respected Roy’s leadership and the way he’s run our department. I’m honored to be his successor and look forward to building upon the foundation the Fiscal Court has laid over the past nine years to make Kenton County one of the Commonwealth’s best communities,” Greivenkamp said in a statement.

The County will conduct a search to fill Greivenkamp’s current position as he prepares for the transition.