City of Rehoboth Beach Hires Julia Johnson as New Finance Director
December 15, 2025
Contact: Brooke Thaler, Communications Department, 302-227-6181, ext. 522
The City of Rehoboth Beach is excited to introduce Julia Johnson as the new Finance Director. Johnson started today, and takes over the role from Burt Dukes, who is retiring after being in the position since 2018.
Johnson is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Delaware and has a master’s in business administration and a bachelor’s in accounting from Wilmington University. She has broad experience across all aspects of accounting and financial management and is proficient in a wide range of accounting systems and software applications.
Johnson comes most recently from Kings Creek Country Club where she served as Controller since March 2024. There, she directed financial operations for the Club and maintained all accounting records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Prior to Kings Creek, she worked as an accounting manager for Quarter MSO, LLC; an accounting manager for Ocean Pines Association, Inc. and as a financial analyst and senior accountant for Wicomico County, Maryland. Prior to that, she worked in public accounting.
Originally from Latvia, Johnson moved to Ocean City, Maryland in 2000, and two years later, moved to Delaware, which has been her home ever since.
Johnson says her interest in this position came from her love of the City of Rehoboth Beach. “I love it here. There’s always so much going on. It’s grown so much and I am excited to be a part of the bigger plan. My combination of government experience and the accounting side of the job made it an ideal fit.”
“Burt Dukes leaves very big shoes to fill,” says Rehoboth Beach City Manager Taylour Tedder. “He came on board in 2008 as a part-time employee, became Finance Director in 2018, and took the City’s Fund Balance from $1M to $30M in his time here. While we will miss him very much, we are excited to have Julia on board, and are very confident in her background, skill set, and love for the City of Rehoboth Beach. We are confident she and the staff here will continue to keep Rehoboth Beach fiscally successful.”
Dukes will work with Johnson for the next few weeks to oversee the transition. He officially retires on January 2, 2026.
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