About
About Wendy Roenker
For more than 15 years, Wendy has served as legal counsel to the Treasurer for the City of Chesapeake.
She has provided deep legal expertise for our city, and she brought strategic insight and a results-driven mindset to the forefront of public service.
Wendy has led major modernization initiatives to transform tax operations, streamline systems, and elevate operational efficiency—delivering measurable improvements for both government and citizens.
She is a clear and concise communicator, a thoughtful decision-maker, and a forward-thinking professional who doesn't shy away from complexity.
She is highly respected by our elected officials and city leaders.
Her work is grounded in a firm belief in the rights and freedoms that define our nation—and a commitment to protecting and advancing them through smart policy and sound governance.
She thrives at the intersection of law, finance, and public leadership—and she is always looking for new ways to strengthen the institutions that serve our communities.
Experience
- Serves on the Treasurer’s Executive Leadership Team
- 15+ years of experience in the Treasurer’s Office
- Member of the Virginia State Bar since 2001
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Leads the project team working to modernize the city’s tax software and payment options
- Modernized mailing operations of 1.1 million bills
- Ensures billings are mailed 45 days prior to due date
- Reduced staffing vacancies from more than 50% to zero vacancies
- Reduced refund processing from 90 days to 30 days and working towards a goal of two weeks
- Improved collections rate of uncollected payments by more than 50%
EDUCATION
- Old Dominion University, Bachelor’s in English
- William & Mary Law School, Juris Doctorate
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Board Member, Central Chesapeake RWC
- Red Cross Volunteer & 5+ Gallon Donor
- Donation Coordinator for 1,200+ Christmas gifts to children, senior citizens and the homeless community
ENDORSEMENTS
- Mayor Rick West
- City Treasurer Ben White
- plus many other leaders in Chesapeake