City Manager Newsletter By TRACKDOWN MANAGEMENT "Providing thread to help stitch together the fabric of the City Management Community" April, 2015 Special Page | 1 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. / http / http http http / / http http://www.ocsec.com/ http http://www.ocsec.com/ / / / http.aspx Jack & Susan Simpson, 16707 Gerritt Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703 O | 562/926-0800 M | 562/896-5424 M | 310/418-1035 www.trackdownmanagement.net | [email protected] | [email protected] 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 softwarededicated supportand accomplished technician faculty for anthat 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 Officeto grow in a Management Analyst post. Deborah earnedstudents a BAas inindividuals 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 1994that asour 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, starting in social in 2013,work began from Californiahis 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 Policecities. He Department. began his career In 2009in 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 inIn law1978 from Champlain College. he was appointed