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Ms. Betsy C. Keller, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, ICMA-CM

Chief Administrator

Organization: County of El Paso

El Paso, TX 79932

Cell: (915) 238-7893

Membership: Full (Active)


Betsy is proud to be serving as the Chief Administrator of the County of El Paso, Texas. As the County’s current Chief Administrator, Betsy oversees the county’s $600 million budget, while also coordinating work between 18 county departments and 60 elected or appointed official departments, including the justice system and sheriff’s department. After serving as El Paso County’s interim Chief Administrator for six months, Betsy Keller was named Chief Administrator in April 2016. Prior to that she worked as the County’s Assistant Administrator and Human Resources Director for eight years. She joined El Paso County in 2008 after working for the City of Alamogordo for 12 years. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Human Resource Management from Park University, where she graduated with honors. She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources and as a Senior Certified Professional. Betsy earned her Credentialed Manager designation through the International City/County Managers Association. Betsy enjoys being active and giving back to the profession. She serves on the National Association of County Administrators Executive Board. She serves on the ICMA International Committee as well as serving on several committees for the National Association of Counties. Betsy is active in her community where she is currently the president of the El Paso Executive Forum and having served in leadership roles in Sunrise Rotary Club and El Paso Society for Human Resource Management. She is also an avid supporter of the El Paso Humane Society and the YWCA. She is married to Rick Keller and they have four sons. Away from work, Betsy enjoys traveling, playing the piano, boating, and spending time with family.