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Grants Pass (population 34,237) is a growing, thriving community located in southern Oregon and serves as the major commercial and employment center for a county population of more than 80,000. Grants Pass is a full service city with 231 full-time employees and an annual budget of nearly $100 million. The City Manager reports to the City Council and is responsible for daily operations of all municipal departments including Administration, Finance, Police/Fire, Public Works, Community Development, Human Resources, and Parks & Community Services. The Manager also serves as the city’s Budget Officer and manages the Grants Pass Redevelopment Agency, including the Agency budget of approximately 2.5 million annually.

Ashland is a historic coastal city and home to nationally renowned Northland College. The city is located on the south shore of Lake Superior, surrounded by National Forest, park lands, and plentiful natural resources. Ashland is a full service city with 103 full-time employees, a $19 million annual budget, and a population of approximately 9,000 residents. The City Administrator reports to an eleven member City Council and works closely with a part-time Mayor. The Administrator is responsible for budgeting, strategic planning, policy development, media relations, union negotiations and daily operations of all City Departments including Police, Fire/EMS, Municipal Marina, Community Development, Public Works, Utilities, Finance, Airport, Leisure Services, Library, Human Resources, City Clerk, and Technology Services.

Oak Grove, a Kansas City suburb of 6,000 residents was undergoing tremendous growth during my time of service. Annual budget of $5 million with 37 full-time employees.The Administrator was responsible for all aspects of managing and operating the municipality under the supervision of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Responsibilities included finance & budgeting, coordinating departments, leading & managing personnel, strategic planning, public utilities, police, parks, public works, codes enforcement, coordinating external consultants, relating to boards and committees, attracting and accommodating businesses, as well as general problem solving, and media relations.

Private law practice providing general civil, criminal and business litigation, contracts, and personal injury work for various clients. Managed all phases of law practice including budgeting, business organization, advertising, personnel, contract employees, licensing and taxation.

Researched and drafted memoranda and opinions of the court addressing state appellate issues. Also conducted training and supervision of incoming law clerks. (Law Clerks appointed for one year only)

J.D., Law

B.S., Administration Of Justice

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude