Experience

Town of Los Altos Hills

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• City Manager

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  The City Manager has administrative responsibility and authority to ensure that the laws and ordinances of the Town are duly enforced. The City Manager is responsible for managing and giving direction to all department heads, except for the City Attorney. The City Manager is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the City Council. City Departments include the City Manager’s Office, City Clerk, Building, Finance & Administrative Services, Planning, Code Enforcement, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works & Engineering. The Town of Los Altos Hills contracts with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement and public safety services. Residents of Los Altos Hills participate in the direct election of the Sheriff. Fire protection, suppression, and safety services are provided by the Los Altos Hills County Fire District. The District contracts with the Santa Clara County Fire Department for services. Show less



CivStart

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  CivStart is the only accelerator that focuses on the state and local government market. CivStart has an ecosystem of public sector decision makers who appreciate and realize the importance of working with and understanding State and Local perspectives and solutions. CivStart guides and accelerates the adoption of cutting-edge technology solutions at the local level by connecting governments, startup companies, and corporate partners to steward good ideas and address the needs of local communities through a technology lens. CivStart convenes Public Sector officials to identify needs and goals, identify promising technologies to meet those needs, spur government adoption of innovative tech. Show less



City of Foster City

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• City Manager

  • Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  The City of Foster City and the Estero Municipal Improvement District provide governmental services to the citizens of Foster City. Foster City was incorporated on April 27, 1971, is a general law city and uses the Council-Manager form of government. The members of the City Council serve as the policy-making body for both governmental agencies. City voters elect Council members to staggered terms of four years each. A City Manager is appointed by and responsible to the City Council to serve as Chief Administrative Officer overseeing personnel, developing the budget, proposing policy objectives, and implementing policies and programs adopted by the City Council. Eight departments report to the City Manager, which include: Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Police, Public Works, City Manager’s Office, Communications/City Clerk, Financial Services/City Treasurer and Human Resources. The Fire Department has transitioned to the San Mateo Consolidated Fire (SMC Fire) Department, serving Foster City, Belmont and San Mateo. The City has an all funds budget of $196 million for FY 20-21 as well as a General Fund budget of $44.5 million. The Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) was created in 1960 and granted most of the governing powers associated with an incorporated municipality. EMID sold bonds to finance the major improvements needed for development of the City. EMID provides water and sewer service to Foster City and water service to Mariner’s Island and is a separate legal entity with the City Council serving as its Board of Directors and the City Manager also serving as District Manager. Show less



Alliance for Innovation

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

  The Alliance For Innovation, which began as the Florida Innovation Group in 1979, inspires innovation in local government and connects a network of leaders across North America. The Alliance Board of Directors has general oversight of the organization. The Board meets on a regular basis and holds at least two annual meetings. The President & CEO of the Alliance for Innovation has a non-voting seat on the Board; other Board members are a diverse representation of the membership. For more information goto https://www.transformgov.org/ Show less



Oracle

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director Global Public Sector

  • Dec 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Acknowledged industry authority globally and within Oracle. • Contribute to Public Sector industry communities.• Define go-to-market strategy and activities for Global Public Sector across all of Oracle’s products lines.• Define target markets and recommend market segment solutions and sales strategy.• Define Public Sector Industry Solutions Strategy and Messaging, go-to-market strategy and activities for engaging with central government and local & regional government focused organizations.• Manage Public Sector industry marketing team to ensure industry-marketing assets, enablement, and objectives are met.• Work with internal marketing teams to define target markets and recommend market segment solutions and sales strategy.• Establishes key relationships with Oracle product marketing teams.• Responsible for industry solution sales enablement.o Define regional industry growth strategies and develop relationship with regional sales, partner, and marketing teams. o Deliver sales training to support Industry Solutions, Sales Campaigns, and Product Positioning with Sales and Partners. o Train account teams on industry trends, solutions, and consultative selling.o Collaborate with Product Development and sales management across the regions on strategies and high-level tactics to deliver Oracle solutions that support government industry requirements.o Support development of new business opportunities and partner relationships to grow pipeline.• Present/demonstrate solutions to high-level clients and industry conference attendees.• Provide leadership and expertise in the development of new products/services/processes, frequently operating at the leading edge of technology.• Supports product planning and participates in marketing events and external forums. Show less

• Director, Community Development Strategy

  • Oct 2018 - Dec 2019

  Provide strategic support and industry specific knowledge in the development and deployment of a built-for-purpose, ground-up, state-of-the-art permitting solution – Oracle Public Sector Community Development. A solution that streamlines the permit process for state and local government.Speak at Conferences, partner with local government leaders, provide thought leadership, and help improve governments govern.



City of Napa

• City of Napa

• Assistant City Manager

  • Feb 2018 - Oct 2018

  Under administrative direction, provides highly responsible staff assistance to the City Manager, including oversight of internal controls and coordination of departments related to Development Services (including Public Works, Community Development, Utilities, Parking and Economic Development) Serves as Acting City Manager, as assigned, and is a member of the City's executive team. This position exercises considerable independent judgment in planning, implementing, overseeing and reviewing major projects and the operations of assigned City departments related to development services and provides executive level decision-making authority in responding to issues quickly and efficiently. This position will help to identify obstacles or interdepartmental issues and will focus primarily on development-related operations including effective and timely negotiations, conflict management and/or communications with external stakeholders related to development projects or land use issues. Major project oversight includes New PPP Civic Center, Fire Station, Parking Structure, Hotel and residential project; City Wide Economic development program; Citywide Parking Program; and Large scale private development, County, City land development project in the south of city called Napa Pipe. Show less



City of Palo Alto

• United States
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Director of Development Services

  • Nov 2012 - Feb 2018

  Responsible for managing, planning, directing, supervising and coordinating the activities of matrix department made up of both direct and indirect reports related to Land Use. Ultimately accountable to ensure a predictable, effective and efficient development review process and oversee the performance of administrative approvals, permitting and inspecting of all development-related projects for compliance with building and development codes, and maintaining or enhancing community sustainability and economic development goals. Coordinate with other development-related departments to ensure that each department that is represented in the Development Center is appropriately staffed for ongoing workloads, meeting performance expectations, and fulfilling their duties in timely and effective fashion. A leader in green building and energy policies, a proven manager in the area of organizational development, and an evangelist in the area of civic technology. Actively engaged with the development community in promoting safe, sustainable, code compliant building practices. Show less



League of California Cities

• President of the League of California Cities Planning and Community Development

  • 2013 - 2014

  As the President I serve the members of the Planning and Community Development Department Members of the League of California Cities. We help organize the annual Planning Commissioners Academy which is held to train, bring together, and inspire local Planning Commissioners and staff over a multi-day conference. I currently continue to serve on the LCC Planning Department speaking on the use of civic tech, lean government practices, and collaborative governance. As the President I serve the members of the Planning and Community Development Department Members of the League of California Cities. We help organize the annual Planning Commissioners Academy which is held to train, bring together, and inspire local Planning Commissioners and staff over a multi-day conference. I currently continue to serve on the LCC Planning Department speaking on the use of civic tech, lean government practices, and collaborative governance.



City of Daly City

• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Director

  • Sep 2008 - Dec 2012

  Shared responsibilities in managing of Economic and Community Development Dept. with a total of 7 distinct divisions. A total operating budget of $5.5 Mill. and staff of 28 FTE. I directly manage a full service building division with an operating budget $1.5 Mil. and a staff of 9 FTE. Directly manage Code Enforcement Division with a budget of $340,000 and a staff of 4 FTE. Lead efforts to develop new small business development program designed to stimulate new and existing businesses (2010 FY Total Operating Budget $850,000) Shared responsibilities of implementing Department budget, develop performance measures, improve efficiency and increase accountability. Implement new civic technology for permitting and Land Use Management (Energov) designed to streamline all development activity including planning, building, and code enforcement. Created the City's first Green Building Ordinance (Recognized by the California Energy Commission). Managed a group that developed a shopping cart ordinance to reduce errant shopping carts. Lead a team in creating City's new commercial Photo Voltaic Permit Fee schedule designed to encourage green development and streamline renewable energy installations. Worked directly with San Mateo County to implement regional Energy Upgrade Program with goal of retrofitting 1,000 SF homes in one year. Improved efficiency and efficacy of divisions by increasing capacity, eliminating waste, and streamlining workflows. Show less



City of Lodi

• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Planning Manager

  • Oct 2005 - Sep 2008

  Responsible for the management of the Planning Division of the City of Lodi under the supervision of the Community Development Director Lead multi-agency/contractor team to entitle a 220-acre mixed use project from application to annexation in less than 10 months. Led the City's planning functions into the future in the first LEED-ND Pilot Program that sought to set the bar in sustainable development Contracted Comprehensive General Plan Update. Led team in comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update. Managed a team to redirect a visionary plan that was on the verge of losing its Caltrans funding into an award winning success that solicited unprecedented public input and earned the City additional grants. Identified an unmet obligation to complete a MSR that threatened the success of a public-private venture. Organized/led the team, facilitated the contract and managed to complete the task on time. Reorganized the department current planning process to ensure the Planning Commission and other commissions were served with complete well developed staff reports supported by complete appendices. Promoted civic technology by leading the City into the establishment of its first Enterprise ESRI based Geographic Information System. Was the tam leader in the City's first Transit Oriented Development Guidelines that leveraged a limited grant budget to create a document to position the City to complete for share of a $250 Million Grant from HCD. Managed a complex public-private partnership to establish a satellite Community College and housing development. Organized the Development Code into a two phased implementation program that ensures short term solutions to pressing issues as well as long term comprehensive approaches to updating the General Plan. Assisted Economic Development team in securing a project that planned to bring over 1,600 new jobs, 20 retailers, and over $500,000/year in tax revenue. Show less



City of Selma

• City of Selma

• Community Development Director

  • Jan 2005 - Oct 2005

  Responsible for the management of a two divisions; Building and Planning. The building division consisted of Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, and Geographic Information System. The planning division consisted of current and long range planning services. I managed an 11 member staff with a budget of $1.3 Million comprised of building, planning, code enforcement and GIS. My team began drafting City's first Master Plan that comprised of five contiguous residential subdivisions. We began negotiations for City's first Development Agreement for residential developments. We completed comprehensive Fee Nexus Study for Building and Planning divisions. We successfully completed the 05-06 Department Budget. I managed cutting edge Enterprise GIS that supported community development and public safety departments. I supported Redevelopment and Economic Development through the City Manager's office. Show less



City of Westlake Village

• City of Westlake Village

• Senior Planner

  • Feb 2001 - Jan 2005

  Worked under the Director of Planning in a wide range of activities that included current/long range planner, network/technology contract administrator, and general project management. I manage all current planning responsibilities that included design review, entitlements, and environmental compliance. I was the lead planner in the City’s premier economic development. I lead the processing of a major entitlement application that consisted of a 268 room four seasons hotel consisting of conference center, wellness center, and TV studio on an 11-acre site. I design and directed City's first Geographic Information System. I informed staff and the Council of current planning issues, trends and topics through the active involvement in the MPO, SCAG, and Planner's Conferences. I assisted the Planning Director in a Comprehensive update of the Zoning Ordinance. Show less



City of Vernon

• Utilities
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Planning Assistant

  • Jan 1998 - Feb 2001

  Worked directly under the Director of Community Services administrating all current planning functions 3Developed and administered City's first Geographic Information System used for data management, map creation and presentations using ArcView GIS. Processed full range of entitlement applications and associated environmental review documents. Identified consultants through RFQ/RFP process to conduct complex comprehensive planning and/or GIS studies, projects, programs, and then managed through completion. Trained staff on use of query based GIS Intranet Starter Application Managed a city-wide truck loading study with the intent to phase out non-conforming loading docks under-designed for contemporary truck Dealt with environmental review and compliance of heavy Industrial users such as transfer stations, rendering plants, and Clinical waste incinerators Show less