Krista Wenzel

Krista Wenzel, CPA, MBA, is an accomplished finance professional currently serving as the Corporate Controller at PublicSquare since September 2024. Previously, Krista held the position of Chief Financial Officer for Meridiam's Fiber Platform from April 2020 to September 2024, where responsibilities included supporting finance teams in fiber-to-the-premise network projects, and leading financial efforts for the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative, LLC, a significant public-private partnership. Krista founded KDW Advisors, LLC, in 2019, providing consultancy services to municipal utilities and government entities. Earlier experience includes roles as Financial Consultant at Consortia Consulting, Inc., Director of Finance and Customer Service at Harlan Municipal Utilities, and President of Present Trends. Krista's academic credentials include an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a BS in Accounting from Iowa State University's Ivy College of Business.