April 2015 Special Edition

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Volume No. 9: Issue No. 08 California Lutheran University Alumni

California Lutheran University Alumni

in California City Government

California Lutheran University is in Thousand Oaks. It was founded in 1959 by the Evangelical

Lutheran Church of America, but it is

nonsectarian. The University's mission is "to educate leaders for a global society who are

strong in character and judgment, confident in

their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice."

Katie Hearther has stepped down as the reigning 2014 Miss Teen Coronado USA. Here she is flanked by her "Learning is not attained by chance, it must be mother Kellee Simpson Hearther, and her father sought for with ardor and diligence." Captain William "Bill" Hearther, U.S. Navy. -- Abigail Adams The 2015 Miss Teen Coronado is Miss Amanda Fink.

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City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 2 April, 2015 Special California Lutheran University Alumni Yreka California Lutheran University Alumni borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant in California City Government with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work as aA software dedicated support and accomplished technician faculty for an that on -line software systems company in Chico. Sheworks joined with the small Chico classes city of undergraduate staff in 1994 andas Community Services Officer (CSO), and in graduate students characterizes the University. 2001They she are took open a -Managemminded aboutent ideas, Analyst about with the Chico Police Department. In 2009 shepeople, moved and to aboutthe City faith. Manager's They seek Office to grow in a Management Analyst post. Deborah earnedstudents a BA as in individuals social work as they from pursue California their State University, Chico, and an MS in law frompassions Champlain and discover College. their purpose. There are many notable graduates of

California Lutheran University. Chicago Cubs catching coach Mike Borzello, the Godson of former Major League Baseball player and manager Joe Torre, is a California Lutheran University graduate. Mike played in the St. Louis Cardinals farm system following his graduation from Taft High School.

Other California Lutheran University graduates include: Dave Aranda, currently the defensive coordinator for the Wisconsin Badgers; Brad Adam of the Northwest Sports Report, and a co-anchor of the Seattle Mariners Live

program; American swimmer Cortney Jordan; Mike Sheppard, wide receivers coach for the

NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars; Cory Undlin, defensive backs coach for the NFL's www.ICFAuthority.org Philadelphia Eagles; actress Cortney Palm; retired federal judge James Ware earned is BA Call the ICFA at telephone number 877-906-0941.ICFA at California Lutheran University and his J.D. at can provide homebuyers in member cities with down Stanford Law School; American Opera singer payment and/or closing cost assistance with ICFA’s Jacquelynne Fontaine, a former Miss California Advantage Down Payment Assistance Program. Founded in 1988, ICFA has grown to 74 member cities (2006); former Major League Baseball starting pitcher Jason Hirsh, who played with the Bob Stiens, a Senior Project Houston Astros and the Colorado Rockies; Manager with the Southern newly appointed head coach for the University California Edison (SCE), and a of Houston Cougars Tom Herman; Dallas big Los Angeles Kings fan, with Cowboys' defensive coordinator Rodney the 2014 Stanley Cup won by the Los Angeles Kings. What a Marinelli; and many more. difference a year makes!! Go Anaheim Ducks! Come to the Knapp Golf Classic May 18!

City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 3 April, 2015 Special California Lutheran University Alumni Yreka Trackdown Posse Roster: borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito asGregory an AdministrativeKorduner, Retired City Manager Assistant withCalifornia an informatio Lutherann technology University and Alumni services firm in 1983.Howard In 1984 Chambers she, Lakewood went to work in California City Government Mike Egan, Norwalk as a software support technician for an on-line software systemsLyle Defenbaugh company, CalTrust in Chico . Ernie Garcia, Retired Norwalk City Manager SheCity joined management the Chico professionalscity staff in 1994 that as our Community ServicesJoe Tanner Officer, Retired City (CSO),Manager and in canvas discovered include the following folks: Dave Carmany, La Puente City Manager 2001 she took a Management Analyst with the ChicoKen Bayless Police, Retired, Department. Greater L.A. Vector Control In District2009 Kevin O’Rourke, KOLGS/PARS sheDavid moved W. Rowlands to the ,City currently Manager's the City Manager Office in a ManagementRichard Ramirez, Retired Analyst City Manager, post. Ame Deborahrican Canyon earnedin Fillmore a BA, startingin social in 2013,work beganfrom California his public State University, VernChico, Lawson , andLancaster an MS in law Don Penman, Retired City Manager, Arcadia frommanagement Champlain career College. as an Administrative Anthony Gonsalves, Joe A. Gonsalves & Son Assistant Intern in Ventura in 1990. Later that Ernesto Marquez, Hawaiian Gardens same year (1990) David took a similar position Gary K. & Mary Jo Sloan, Retired La Mirada City Manager Andy Takata , Retired City Manager with Waterford , Califor nia. In 1993 he moved to Marcia Raines, Millbrae Mason, Ohio to take an Administrative Assistant Anthony R. Ybarra, South El Monte Arthur C. Simonian, Retired City Manager post. In 1995 he was appointed Assistant City Ken Caresio, Retired Duarte City Manager Manager in West Carrollton, Ohio near Dayton, Wade McKinney, Indian Wells CM & President of CCMF where he worked for about the next three- John Keisler, Long Beach Sam Olivito, California Contract Cities Association years. David returned to California in 1998 Jack Lam, Retired Rancho Cucamonga City Manager when he was selected to serve as the Deputy Larry F. Pennell, Retired Wasco City Manager Gary Chicots, Retired City Manager City Manager in Novato, and after about 3- Fred Latham, Retired Santa Fe Springs City Manager years there, he returned to Ohio when he was Anthony Lopez, Retired City Manager Dr. Bill Mathis, Mathis Group appointed City Manager in Clayton in 2001. City of Cerritos David served as President of the Ohio Roy Pederson, ICMA Past-President City/County Management Association in 2010- Bruce Williams, Retired City Manager Troy Butzlaff, City Manager, Azusa 2011. He was a member of the ICMA Rod Foster, Laguna Niguel International Committee in 2010-2013. In 2011 Dale Geldert, Retired CDF Director Rita Geldert, Retired Vista City Manager he received a 20-year ICMA Service Award. Gene Rogers, Moreno Valley Retired City Manager David earned a BA in political science and Gary Milliman, Brookings, Oregon government from California Lutheran University, Doug Dunlap, Retired City Manager, Pomona Richard Rowe, Retired City Manager and an MPA from California State University, Robert Dickey, Former CM & retired DPW, South Gate Stanislaus. Marshall Linn, Urban Futures, Founder & Chairman Clay Curtin, Menlo Park Jim Lewis, Pismo Beach City Manager Kevin Duggan, ICMA & retired City Manager David Jinkens, Retired City Manager Charles G. "Guy" Huffaker, Retired City Manager Judie & Mike Sedell, Retired Simi Valley City Manager Rod B. Butler, Upland City Manager http://www.stifel.com/ Ray Harris, Retired Public Official Jason Gonsalves, Joe A. Gonsalves & Son Philip Vince, Point Arena City Manager Stifel is ready to serve public agency financial Paul Gonsalves, Joe A. Gonsalves & Son needs. Stifel's Stephen Heaney, Managing Director, John C. Bolan, Cheyenne River Ranch Public Finance is a former member of the CCMF Linda C. Lowry, Pomona City Manager Board, and serves on the Board of Advisors for the Donald R. Powell, Retired City Manager, Santa Fe Springs James Gilley, Retired City Manager, Lancaster USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. Lee McDougal, Retired Montclair City Manager Susan Simpson, In-N-Out Burger

City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 4 April, 2015 Special California Lutheran University Alumni Yreka borah Collins began her working career in SausalitoCalifornia as an Lutheran Administrative University Assistant Alumni with an information technology and services firm inin 1983. California In 1984 City she Government went to work as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico. Jack W. Anderson, born in January, 1946, She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in retired in 2007 after 37-years in three Southern 2001 she took a Management Analyst with theCalifornia Chico Police cities. He Department. began his career In 2009 in May, she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management1970 as a Recreation Analyst Supervisor post. in DeborahPlacentia. In July, 1973 Jack became a Recreation Director earned a BA in social work from California Statefor University, the Chino Recreation Chico, and Commission. an MS in In law 1978 from Champlain College. he was appointed Director of Parks and Recreation in the City of Chino. Jack moved to

Escondido in 1980 as the Director of

Community Services. He was selected to serve as Deputy City Manager in 1986 and he was appointed to the Escondido Assistant City Manager post in 2003. In 2005 he received a 35-year ICMA Service Award. Jack earned a BA from California Lutheran University and an MPA from California State University, Fullerton. It is baseball season! Here is Chris Fisher of Willdan He retired at the rank of Captain from the Financial Services standing next to a statue of the United States Naval Reserve. Jack is a past late Hall of Fame Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas at Citizen Bank Park in Philadelphia. President of the Escondido Sunrise Rotary Club. Harry passed away at the age of 73 in 2009. Thousand Oaks Associate Financial Analyst Nancy Arrieta joined the city staff in 1996 as an

Accounting Specialist. She was promoted to Assistant Analyst in 2004. Nancy was elevated to her current position in 2007. She has worked for Thousand Oaks for 19+ years. Nancy attended classes at Loyola Marymount University and California State University, Northridge. She earn an MPPA from California Lutheran University. In addition to being an Affiliate Member of ICMA, Nancy is a member of MMASC, CSMFO and Women Leading Government.

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City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 5 April, 2015 Special California Lutheran University Alumni Yreka California Lutheran University Alumni borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant in California City Government with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work as a software support technician for an on-lineChris software Ball, an systems Assistant company Analyst for tinhe Chico City of. She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as CommunityThousand Services Oaks and Officer an Affiliate (CSO), Member and in of ICMA, joined the city staff in 1998 as a Box 2001 she took a Management Analyst with theOffice Chico Assistant Police at Department.the Thousand Oaks In C2009ivic Arts she moved to thehttp://caltrust.org/ City Manager's Office in a ManagementPlaza. Chris worked Analyst at this postpost. until Deborah September, earned a BA in social work from California State2009, University, except between Chico, December,and an MS 2005 in law and State law authorizes local agencies to directly invest June, 2006, when Chris served as an Acting fromin theChamplain CalTRUST investment College. pool. Any California local Assistant Analyst. Chris was appointed to agency; may participate in CalTRUST. Assistant Analyst in the Public Works Contact Lyle Defenbaugh or Erin Carthen about Department in September, 2009. Chris earned CalTRUST investment opportunities. Earn excellent a BA in business economics from the University investment return and maintain maximum liquidity. of California, Santa Barbara, and an MBA from

916-440-4890 (Lyle) & 916-440-4888 (Erin) California Lutheran University.

[email protected] [email protected] Port Hueneme Deputy City Manager Carmen Nichols served on the Board of the Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC) in 2010-2012. She joined the City of Port Hueneme staff in October, 1995 as their Human Resources Administrator, working in that post for nearly a dozen years until July, 2007. Carmen was appointed Assistant to the City Manager in January, 2009. She earned a BS in organizational development at the University of La Verne and a BA in public administration and http://www.rwglaw.com/ an MA in Public Policy from California Lutheran University. RW&G is committed to excellence in the legal profession and to solving the problems of business

and the public sector with the highest quality legal

services in a cost-effective manner. Roxanne Diaz

and Gregory W. Stepanicich are among the City

Attorneys on the RW&G staff. Greg is City Attorney

for Fairfield, Mill Valley and the Town of Ross, and

serves on the CCMF Board

“Nothing will work unless you do.” Telephone: 562-633-5533 [email protected] --Maya Angelou

City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 6 April, 2015 Special California Lutheran University Alumni Yreka California Lutheran University Alumni borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant in California City Government with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work as a software supportIn June, technician1999 Andrew for"Drew" an P. on -line software systems company in Chico. She joined the ChicoPowers cityjoined staff thein 1994 City as of Community Services Officer (CSO), and in Raleigh, North Carolina staff as 2001 she took a aManagem Program ent Development Analyst with & the Chico Police Department. In 2009 she moved to theMarketing City Manager's Specialist. Office In July, in a Management Analyst post. Deborah earned a BA in social2002 he work move from west toCalifornia work for State University, Chico, and an MS in law fromthe Champlain City of Ventura College. as a Marketing & Public Affairs Specialist. Drew joined the Thousand Trackdown's Jack Simpson, a former City Manager, Oaks city staff in May, 2007 as Assistant to the and Susan Simpson , who's day job is with City Manager & Public Information Officer. In-N-Out Burger's Irvine corporate office, and After working at that post for nearly 6-years, daughter Jacki "Cookie" Simpson, a North Tahoe High School and a California State University, Drew was elevated to the position of Assistant Sacramento graduate. City Manager in Thousand Oaks in March, 2013, first in an "acting" capacity, and the in 2014 he became the ACM. He earned a BS from North Carolina State University, and an MPA from California Lutheran University. Thousand Oaks Special Projects Manager Grahame M. Watts began his public service career in June, 1986 as a Community Services www.keenan.com Specialist in Simi Valley. He then served in Simi Keenan is an industry leader in insurance, employee Valley as a Community Services Coordinator benefits and financial solutions for public agencies. starting in1987. In 1990 he joined the Thousand Executive Vice President Steve Gedestad is a Member of Oaks staff as a Recycling Coordinator, starting the California City Management Foundation (CCMF) his rise in that organization: Senior Board of Trustees.

Management Analyst, 2002; Emergency Contact Valentina Tripepi Shoop at (951-715-0190) for Services & Special Projects Manager, 2004; investigation services and background checks by the Administrative Services Manager, 2013; and Regency Claims Service Keenan Division. Special Projects Manager that same year, 2013. Grahame was a member of the ICMA Emerging Leaders Development Program Class of 2010. He served as Secretary on the Board of the Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC) in 2007-2008. http://www.bobmurrayassoc.com/ Grahame earned a BA from California Lutheran University following high school graduation at Executive Recruitment: Through many years of Marina High School in Huntington Beach. He experience, firm Founder Bob Murray has created an also earned an MBA from the University of ideal recruitment process. Valerie Gaeta Phillips is President. Bob served as the Olympia, Washington City Phoenix, Los Angeles. Manager (1982-1985).

City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 7 April, 2015 Special California Lutheran University Alumni Yreka borah Collins began her working career in SausalitoCalifornia as an Lutheran Administrative University Assistant Alumni with an information technology and services firm inin 1983. California In 1984 City she Government went to work as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico. Meredith Petit served as a Recreation She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as CommunityManager, Services Recreation Officer (CSO), Supervisor and andin 2001 she took a Management Analyst with theCommunity Chico Police Services Department. Coordinator for In the 2009 City of she movedhttp://www.hdlcompanies.com/ to the City Manager's Office in a ManagementAgoura Hills between Analyst July, post.2004 and Deborah July, 2010. earned a BA in social work from California StateIn August,University, 2010 MeredithChico, andjoined an the MS El Segundo in law Founded in 1983 by former City Managers Robert Hinderliter staff as their Recreation Superintendent. She from Champlainwho championed College. legislation allowing independent was promoted to Director of Recreation and verification of State Board of Equalization sales tax records. Parks for El Segundo in June, 2014. Meredith The firm expanded and improved with the help of the earned a BS in parks and recreation partnership of former City Manager Lloyd de Llamas. management from Northern Arizona University, Andy Nickerson is the current company President. and a Masters in Public Policy & Administration from California Lutheran University.

Shannon Nash began her working life as a Bindery Specialist for Poor Richard's Press in

1995. In 1996 she was appointed to an Assistant Planner position in Manteca. In 2000 she moved to an Associate Planner post in

Stockton. Shannon next joined the Simi Valley www.englanderpr.com staff in March, 2002 as a Senior Planner. After nearly 11-years in planning, Shannon was Harvey Englander, Matt Knabe, and Marcus A. Allen appointed to a Management Analyst position combines powerful processes - Strategic Thinking + Solid Fundamental Tactics - into a valuable communications in Human Resources for the City of Simi Valley. tool to be used in lobbying, government relations, public In June, 2014 Shannon was promoted to Senior affairs, crisis communications among other uses. EKA has Management Analyst in Simi Valley Human helped developed successful public-private relationships. Resources. Shannon graduated with an AA from the College of the Sequoias in Visalia, a BS in city & regional planning from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and a Master's in Public Policy and Administration from California Lutheran University.

City Managers www.chwlaw.us David Carmany, La Puente, and Expert Public Agency Legal Services. Managing Shareholder Jeff Stewart, Bellflower, Michael Colantuono is a member of the State Bar of at a Los Angeles California Board of Trustees, serving as Vice Chair of the Audit Angels' of Anaheim Committee. game

City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 8 April, 2015 Special California Lutheran University Alumni Yreka

California Lutheran University Alumni borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant in California City Government with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work as aFormer software member support of the technicianVentura County for Board an on -line software systems company in Chico. Sheof joined Supervisors the ChicoMaria VanderKolkcity staff inbegan 1994 as her Community Services Officer (CSO), and in working career in the private sector in 2001marketing she took in 1988.a Managem She serve ent on theAnalyst Board with of the Chico Police Department. In 2009

sheSupervisors moved to between the City 1991 Manager's and 1995. Office Maria in a Management Analyst post. Deborah earnedjoined athe BA Arvada, in social Colorado work staff from in June,California 1996 State University,http://www.gonsalvi.com Chico, and an MS in law fromas Champlain an Assistant to College. the City Manager for Public Relations. In 2011 she took a Communications The firm was founded by the late former California Manager position in the private sector, and in State Assembly Member Joe A. Gonsalves . 2013 she went to work for the Adams County Anthony D. Gonsalves serves as a member of the CCMF Board of Directors. Anthony, Jason Gonsalves School District 14 as a Public Information and Paul Gonsalves are expert municipal lobbyists. Officer. Maria returned to the Arvada staff in April, 2014 as a Communications Manager, and she continues to serve in that position. Maria earned a BS in business marketing and a BA in international affairs from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She also earned an MPA www.brandywinedev.com from California Lutheran University. Maria Jim Barisic served in Paramount, Cerritos and as the received a 10-year ICMA Service Award in Artesia City Manager. Jim founded Brandywine with a 2002. business plan to revitalize established neighborhoods and convert existing underutilized space into needed housing. Mason Randall is an Administrative Intern in the Infill development is not easy, and over the past 20-years it has become more cumbersome. Jim and his three sons City of Goleta. Mason has also served as in an Brett Whitehead, Mark Whitehead and David Barisic direct Administrative Intern post in Simi Valley, served Brandywine. Brandywine has announced that it is building a 28-home infill community in Yorba Linda as a graduate assistant at California Lutheran estimated for a May, 2016 completion. University and worked in an "intern" capacity for Telephone: 949-296-2400 Fax: 949-296-2420 the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce. Mason

earned a BA in political science from California

State University, Channel Islands, and a Master

of Public Policy and Administration from

California Lutheran University.

Tyler Simpson playing

on the Brewers of the http://www.tripepismith.com/ Majors Division of the Frontier Youth Baseball Ryder Smith and Tripepi Smith & Associates field a League in Cerritos, professional team that brings a strong background California in pursuit of new and innovative approaches and

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City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 9 April, 2015 Special California Lutheran University Alumni Yreka borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico. She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in

2001 she tookhttp://www.wolfhousing.com/ a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009 she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah earned a1100 BA Southin social Flower work Street, fromSuite 3300 California State University, Chico, and an MS in law Los Angeles, California 90015 Lakewood City Manager Howard Chambers is seen from Champlain College. here playing some Special Olympics basketball Wesley Wolf, Founder Telephone No. 213-744 -0437 California Lutheran University Alumni Wolf & Company Inc. is a housing, financial and in California City Government insurance advisory firm that provides services to State and local governments, not-for profit Agoura Hills Accounting Specialist corporations, insurance companies, mortgage Monica Hanson began her public bankers, investment bankers and institutional service career in July, 1999 as a investor in the areas of affordable housing Fiscal Assistant for the Ventura programs. Regional Sanitation District. Monica

left the District in September, 2006 to take an

Accounting Technician position in the City of Malibu. She joined the staff of the Conejo Recreation & Parks District in June, 2007, and in August, 2009 she went to work for Agoura Hills.

http://muniservices.com/ Monica earned a AA from Ventura College Founded in 1978, MuniServices, LLC, uses and a BS in accounting from California comprehensive revenue enhancement services Lutheran University. including revenue discovery, audit, collections, and information services to protect public agency Francine Sprigel joined the Thousand Oaks city revenues. Doug Jensen is the MuniServices West staff in August, 2006 as an Associate Analyst. contact at 559-271-6800. Fran Mancia of Francine earned an MPA from California MuniServices serves on the Board of the California Lutheran University. City Management Foundation. After working for Rocketdyne - Rockwell International from 1988 to 1997 as a Financial Management Analyst, Laura Johnson became an Events Manager for the Thousand Oaks- http://www.nortonrosefulbright.com Westlake Village Chamber of Commerce in

In June 2013, Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. joined forces with 2005. In January, 2007 Laura joined the Ventura Norton Rose as Norton Rose Fulbright. Super Lawyers 2014 city staff as a Management Analyst, where she lists11-firm lawyers as being among the top lawyers in continues to work. Laura earned a BA in Southern California; five others are listed as "rising stars." economics from Colorado State University, and an MBA from California Lutheran University.

City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 10 April, 2015 Special California Lutheran University Alumni Yreka California Lutheran University Alumni borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant in California City Government with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work as aRod software Cordova supportjoined the technician Thousand Oaks for staff an inon -line software systemswww.Psomas.com company in Chico. SheOctober, joined the 1997 Chico in Mail city Service staff as in a Print1994 Shop as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in Worker. In July, 2000 Rod's assignment was Ranked by ENR as one of the top engineering firms in the Nation, Psomas serves public and private 2001changed she took to workinga Managem as a Customerent Analyst Service with the Chico Police Department. In 2009 sector clients in transportation, water, site sheRepresentative moved to the in Accounting. City Manager's In Octobe Officer, 2001 in a Managementdevelopment and Analystenergy. Founded post. in Deborah 1946, Psomas earnedRod a was BA in promoted social work to from a Community California State University,is a full-service Chico, consulting and firm anwith MSoffice ins inlaw Development Technician post, and in February, California, Arizona and Utah. Call 213-223-1400. from Champlain College. 2008 he was appointed to a Thousand Oaks Assistant Analyst position dealing with city Thousand Oaks City Manager Scott W. Mitnick, programs as they relate to environment, 50, did not earn a degree at California sustainability and resource management. Rod Lutheran University, but he qualifies for the list graduated from Simi Valley High School and because he has been a public administration Moorpark College. He earned a BS in business and public finance guest lecturer at Syracuse and an MPPA from California Lutheran University, UCLA, USC and California Lutheran University. University. Scott began his career in 1987 as a Budget Analyst in Brea. In 1989 he joined the

Burbank staff as a Financial Analyst, starting his rise in that organization: 1992, Assistant to the City Manager; and 1994, Budget Administrator. In 1996 Scott took the Administrative Services Director position in Yuba City in Northern

California. He returned south in 2000 when he Former City Manager Bill Kelly, President was chosen to serve as the Deputy City 1440 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 900 Manager in Thousand Oaks. Scott was Fullerton, California 91835 promote d in 2003 to Assistant City Manager KAMG's staff are all former successful local government managers with proven track records. It is this breadth of and became the Thousand Oaks City Manager experience KAMG brings to each engagement. in 2005. In 2012 he received a 25-year ICMA Services Award. He served on the Cal-ICMA Board from 2010 to 2012, and he was President in 2011-2012. Scott is a member of the ICMA International Committee. He also serves on the Board of the City Managers Department of the League of California Cities. Scott earned a BA http://www.urbanfuturesinc.com/ from California State University, and a MPA William Reynolds, who has worked in public finance for from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and more than 40-years in Oakland, Napa and Emeryville, has Public Affairs at Syracuse University. He was joined Urban Futures, as has former Bank of America listed in the July, 2007 issue of the Newsletter as Relationship Manager Lorena Leon. Doug Anderson recently celebrated 30-years with Urban Futures. part of the future of the city manager craft in Telephone No. 714-283-9334 California.

City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 11 April, 2015 Special California Lutheran University Alumni Yreka borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work

as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.

She joined thehttp://www.nwfg.com/ Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in 2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009 Newcomb Williams Financial Group (NWFG) is a she movedwoman-owned to the investm Cityent Manager's banking firm providing Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah

underwriting and financial advisory services to earnedpublic aagencies, BA in socialincluding work school from districts, California and non- State University,Retiring Los Gatos Chico, Town Managerand an Greg MS Larsonin law from Champlainprofit corporations. College. Pam Newcomb , the firm flanked by former Los Gatos Director of Public Works President, Janees Williams and William D'Allaird are Todd Capurso, now with Campbell, and Los Gatos among the group's professionals. Parks and Public Works Director Matt Morley.

California Lutheran University Alumni in California City Government

Other names we discovered include: Jim Taylor, Senior Civil Engineer; Joana Smith, Office Supervisor; John Smallis, Public Works Superintendent; and Elisa Magana, Senior http://www.hrgreen.com/index.aspx Accountant of Thousand Oaks; and Jason For top quality engineering and planning services contact Sims, Lieutenant, Culver City Police HR Green's George Wentz or Roy Stephenson, Manager - Department; Sommer Barwick, Director of Local Government Services at: 951-212-6927. Community Services, Simi Valley; and Adrian California office Telephone: 855-900-4742 Grimaldo, a Library student at California Lutheran University. We salute the city government professionals who have graduated from California Lutheran University. We apologize to those we missed in our listing.

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City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 12 April, 2015 Special California Lutheran University Alumni Yreka Picking Up the Pieces: borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as anCelebrated Administrative Palmdale Assistant with an information technology and services firm in 1983.City In Manager1984 she David went to work Childs has announced that he will as a software support technician for an on-lineretire software effective systems June 18, 2015. company Dave in Chico. became Palmdale's City Manager She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Communityin April, 2012. Services He is a pastOfficer President (CSO), and in

2001 she took a Management Analyst with theof Chico the International Police Department. City/County Management In 2009 http://www.parsinfo.org/ Association (ICMA). He is a former South Lake Tahoe she moved to the City Manager's Office in a ManagementCity Manager and Analyst also served post. in communities Deborah in Mitch Barker, PARS, Executive Vice President Nevada, Minnesota and Arizona. Dave is an award earned a BA in [email protected] work from California Statewinning University, public manager. Chico, Banning and ,an according MS in tolaw The from Champlain College. Press Enterprise, is taking steps to make Interim City Retired City Manager Kevin O'Rourke, Senior Manager Jim Smith the Banning City Manager. Jim Consultant. has served as the Interim City Manager since [email protected] January, 2015. Retiring Newport Beach Assistant City

Manager Steve Badum may be under investigation PARS provides retirement services designed for failing to report meals and gifts from companies specifically for each public agency's unique needs doing business with the City. Steve will retire aiming to provide superior employee benefits while effective May 2. City Attorney Aaron C. Harp lists 41 improving management effectiveness, reducing occasions when a failure to report may have costs, and simplifying administration. occurred. The city attorney has asked the Council if a criminal investigation is warranted. Richard N. Warne currently serves as the Interim City Manager in Calexico. The U. S. Justice Department has announced that it will review hiring, training and oversight in a wide-ranging review of the Calexico Police Department. David T. Carnahan is currently a Deputy City Clerk in Palo Alto. David began his career in 2000 as a Library Clerk in Menlo Park. In http://www.kosmont.com/ 2013 he served as an Intern in the Menlo Park City Founded in 1986 by: Manager's office. He worked as an Aggie Host and Former City Manager Larry J. Kosmont Aggie Host Supervisor at the University of California, Davis between 2004 and 2007. Kosmont Companies is a nationally recognized real estate, financial advisory and economic development services firm.

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City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 13 April, 2015 Special California Lutheran University Alumni Yreka Contact Information: borah Collins began her working career in SausalitoCorporate as Office an Administrative Assistant with an information technology and services firm801 Southin 1983. Figueroa In Street,1984 Suite she 1050 went to work Los Angeles, California 90017 as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico. Telephone: 213-741-1500 She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as CommunityFAX: Services 213-747-4900 Officer (CSO), and in 2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009 www.englanderpr.com Sacramento Office she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management1730 ‘L’ Street, Suite Analyst 3 post. Deborah earnedThe world a BA of in communication social work is from changing California rapidly StateSacramento, University, California Chico, 95814 and an MS in law and so are the tools. Englander Knabe & Allen frombelieve Champlains a constant, College. unrelenting focus on the needs Telephone: 916-492-9512 of the firm's clients is not a service but a necessity. Mobile: 916-690-0023 The firm works with city governments to develop public -private partnership opportunities. [email protected]

At Englander Knabe & Allen, you only work with Harvey Englander has been at the center of senior level staff, because the firm only has senior California’s public and business life for more than 40- level staff. Each of the firm’s members bring years. As a strategic planner, Harvey has created substantial education, experience and expertise in developing communications campaigns for Fortune and successfully executed numerous public 500 companies, financial institutions, entrepreneurial relations and public affairs campaigns covering a companies, trade associations, government wide variety of industries. Englander Knabe & Allen agencies, educational institutions and non-profit specialize in developing and implementing Position organizations. Englander Knabe & Allen does not –A- Strategies for its clients, public or private. Harvey employ account executives; rather, strategy and is a UCLA graduate. implementation are provided only by partners and vice presidents. Matt Knabe specializes in political consulting, public affairs, government relations and issues, and Englander Knabe & Allen maximizes current opportunities while preparing an organization for its communications strategy and community relations. next step. Firm executives work with clients to In addition to his work, Matt is personally involved in develop the right strategies. giving back to the community. He is currently President of the Paramount Education Project. Matt Englander Knabe & Allen combines powerful graduated from Pepperdine University in 1996, were processes - Strategic Thinking + Solid Fundamental he played for the Pepperdine University Men’s Golf Tactics - into a communications tool that has Team. It is hard to find someone with better provided clients with successful outcomes for more interaction with local city managers, and elected than 40 years. officials than Matt. The Team is a former Chief Deputy Harvey Englander Tina Choi Marcus A. Allen Matt Knabe Paul A. Haney Controller in Los Angeles and Deputy Chief of Staff Marcus A. Allen Gary Townsend in charge of operations and finance in the Mayor’s Jaime de la Vega Jeffrey S. McConnell office. Prior to working for Los Angeles, among other Eric Rose Tony Rice posts, Marcus worked as the Chief Deputy at the Los Alex Cherin Larry Ash Angeles County Probation Department, and as a Robert Iezza Adam Englander Public Affairs Planner for the Southern California Gas Donna Heinz Juan F. Garza Pauline Hanna Kian Kaeni Company. He earned a BA from UCLA and a MPPS Hilary Brown Celine M. Cordero from the University of Chicago.

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City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 14 April, 2015 Special California Lutheran University Alumni Yreka More Pieces Picked Up: Former borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as anHawthorne Administrative City Manager Assistant James H. Mitsch graduated with a BS in civil with an information technology and services firm in 1983.engineering In 1984 she from went Loyola to Univer worksity, as a software support technician for an on-lineand software he earned systems a MCE for company California State in University, Chico. Long Beach. His first city job was with the Newport She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as CommunityBeach city Services engineer Officer in 1964. (CSO), He joinedand in the 2001 she took a Management Analyst with theHawthorne Chico Police staff in 1966. Department. Torrance City Attorney In 2009 John Fellows, 66, has received a compensation increase, while City Manager LeRoy Jackson, 71, did not she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah request an adjustment. LeRoy has not received a earned a BA in social work from California Stateraise University, since November, Chico, 2008 and due an to MS tight in law fiscal from Champlain College. constraints. Milpitas Planning and Neighborhood Services Director Steve McHarris, 53, has been appointed Chief P lanning Official in the City of San Jose. Steve joined the Milpitas staff in 2012. His last

day is Friday, April 24. Steve has previously served in the cities of Fremont, Atascadero, and Soledad.

Former City Attorney Stanley M. Kelton, 63, has passed away after a short battle with stomach cancer. Among Stan's assignments, he worked in the Cities of Hawaiian Gardens, Bellflower and Hawaiian Gardens. Stan was born in Long Beach, attended Paramount High School, graduated with a BA in journalism from USC and a law degree from

Loyola Law School. While in college, Stan became a reserve officer in the Hermosa Beach Police Department. Stan was a Director and Treasurer of the California Scholastic Press Association (CSPA), an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that, for the past 64-years, has held a notable workshop at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Stan recently lived in

Huntington Beach.

Cary L. Baker is the City Clerk in the City of Alturas in Modoc County, California. Cary has served as City Clerk since April,1992. The City Clerk in Alturas is an elected position. Cloverdale City Manager Paul Cayler placed Cloverdale's Chief of Police Mark

Tuma, 59, on administrative leave while an investigation is launch. An outside investigator is being retained to look into unspecified allegations. Mill Valley Community City Manager Stuart Kesler has set his last day prior to retirement as April 24. Stuart joined the Mill Valley staff in 1985. City Manager Jim McCann said, "Stuart's career with the

City of Mill Valley represents the epitome of small

town service and dedication. He is a sincere, Water tower in Mendocino compassionate, and a true believer in the Recreation motto of 'Parks make life better.'" HR Green's Roy Stephenson, PE is the contract Public Works Director for the City of Jurupa Valley.

City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 15 April, 2015 Special California Lutheran University Alumni Yreka Still More Pieces Picked Up: Six years after borah Collinsthe Palos began Verdes her Reservoir working was drained, career the in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant Metropolitan Water District of Southern with an informatioCalifornia plansn technology to plans to put andthe 76 services-year firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work as aold software reservoir located support in Rolling technician Hills Estates forback an into on -line software systems company in Chico. service by early 2017. The reservoir's storage Shecapacity joined isthe about Chico 360 millioncity staff gallons in of1994 drinking as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in 2001water. she Doug took Prichard a Managem is the Rollingent Hills Analyst Estates City with the Chico Police Department. In 2009 Manager. Turlock Police Captain Carl Nielsen is the shenew moved Chief ofto Police the City in Centralia, Manager's Washington. Office City in a ManagementLong Beach Police Analyst Department post. CFO JohnDeborah Keisler, a Manager Rob Hill selected Carl for his new position. past President of MMASC, asks for help to support earnedPrior to a Turlock BA in, Carlsocial worked work for from the Tracy California Police Statethe University, USC Price Graduate Chico, Summer and an Internship MS in Fund. law fromDepartment Champlain for 8- yearsCollege. and the San Diego Police Help USC raise $4,000 for the project. $1 can make a Department for 14-years prior to that. Carl earned a difference. BA and Master's from California State University, https://ignite.usc.edu/project/54f0f5d50920651341cf Long Beach. Retired American Canyon City 8f49?clid=PeP5iQV3VJQMjAZipXoML4&uid=0&sid=43

Manager Richard Ramirez, who founded Interim 3d073b2b3745b08032210edf1a6015&fb_ref=Default Public Management Services (IPMS) in June, 2011, served as the Interim City Manager in Auburn from January, to May, 2014. Rich may be contacted at son Joseph Tanner, Jr. is the Administrative Services telephone no. (916) 769-7598. He started his public Director in Desert Hot Springs. A San Barbara County management career in South El Monte in 1975. He Grand Jury has recommended that the City of served as City Manager in Lincoln, Paso Robles, Guadalupe dissolve and become the first California Hemet and American Canyon, as well as, holding city to disincorporate since 1973 when Hornitos in an Assistant Manager post in Sacramento. Like Mariposa County did it about one year following former Santee City Manager Keith Till, Rich earned a Cabazon in Riverside County. Guadalupe was BA from Humboldt State University, where he played established in 1840. Los Angeles Times writer Matt on the Men's Soccer Team, and he earned an MPA Hamilton says that City Administrator Andrew Carter from the University of Southern California (USC). doubts that the Guadalupe City Council will follow Former State Senator William Campbell has passed the Grand Jury's recommendation. In Los Angeles away at the age of 79 at his home in Orem, Utah. an informal inquiry has begun by the federal He served 4 terms in the Assembly before moving to Securities and Exchange Commission into whether the Senate in 1976. He was minority leader for four Los Angeles Unified School District officials complied years before leaving the Senate in 1990. His district with legal guidelines in the use of bond funds for the included La Puente, south Whittier and Pico Rivera. now-abandoned $1.3 billion iPads-for-all project. The Sacramento building that houses the California Former Santa Cruz paramedic Bryan Stow threw out Emergency Management Agency is named after the First Pitch for the San Jose Giants home opener. Senator Campbell. Former Santa Paula City Bryan, 46, was left severely brain-damaged after an Manager Wally Bobkiewicz currently serves as the attack at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles following a City Manager in Evanston, Illinois. Wally began his Dodgers-San Francisco Giants game in 2011. Bryan career as an Intern with the League of California was awarded an $18 million judgment from the Cities in 1987. He work in various positions in Long Dodgers and his assailants in 2014, although he has Beach between 1989 and 1998, when he became yet to receive any of it. Louis Sanchez and Marvin the Assistant City Manager in Novato. Wally is a past Norwood, pleaded guilty to beating Bryan. City President of the Municipal Management Association Manager Gary Thompson, 64, has a new of Southern California (MMASC), 1992-1994. God employment agreement with Jurupa Valley. Tracy Bless retired Orange County Sheriff's Department Assistant City Manager Maria Hurtado is the new Sgt. Kimberly Ann Kussman who passed away on ACM in Oxnard. March 20 losing her 19-year battle with cancer. Cousins! Conor Simpson, Kimberly served 25-years as a member of the Cookie Simpson Beebe, Orange County Sheriff's Department. Retired City of Samantha Simpson, and Vallejo City Manager Joe Tanner is working an Ethan Simpson. Heartfelt congratulations to Conor on his "interim" assignment in beautiful Millbrae, while his engagement to his future bride Ji Soo, a UC Davis PhD student.