Greg Folsom Email & Phone Number

Suisun City, Ca

Major Accomplishments: Created first Strategic Plan in City history; created first City Mission Statement and Vision Statement in City history; created first long-term financial model in City history; expanded Fire Dept; hired Fire Chief; hired Police Chief; reorganized staffing saving over $300K/yr; hired Public Works Director; hired Finance Director; hired Development Services Director; sold excess property for $550K; completed $4M harbor dredging project; replaced marina fuel system; improved safety in city facilities; improved training throughout organization; approved several commercial projects; completed hotel project; sold property to commercial developer for future retail project; began work with major industrial developer for first major industrial park in city; managed city through pandemic; significantly improved revenues; saved Downtown Business Improvement District from disestablishment; revamped transit model to provide better transit options at a lower cost; and received Congressional Commendation from Congressman Garamendi.Responsibilities: City Manager; Director of Emergency Services; Development Services Director; Personnel Officer; Executive Director of Suisun City Successor Agency; Executive Director of Suisun City Housing Authority; Harbor Master; Assistant General Manager - Suisun Solano Water Authority; Board

Clearlake, Ca

Turned around a city in decline. Increased revenues. Attracted new businesses. Created commercial cannabis regulations that attracted new businesses and created new revenue streams. Worked with Council to create a vision for improving the city through the first ever strategic plan. Made the City of Clearlake "Cleaner, Safer, Better" including: Hired Assistant City Manager who was appointed City Manager after my term; Updated the General Plan; Hired additional Police Officers and a new Police Chief; Implemented universal garbage pickup; Attracted new retail development; Upgraded City Hall; Increased Code Enforcement; Improved customer service; Improved the roads; and many more.Founding Board Member of Lake County Economic Development CorporationFounding Board Member of Lake County Tourism Improvement DistrictBoard Member Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce

Ca

Enterprise Zone tax credit specialist. 2011 - 2014Independent reviewer for federal grant programs such as New Market Tax Credits (NMTC), Capital Magnet Fund (CMF), and Native American CDFI Assistance (NACA). 2014 - present

Menifee, Ca

Riverside County, Ca

Responsible for Economic Development and Business Solutions activities for Riverside County.

Enterprise Zone Manager, 2001 - 2008

Mba, Business Administration/Finance

Consortium for Graduate Studies in Management Scholarship award. Golden State Minority Foundation award winner. Top 5% in nation on GMAT.

Bs, Business Administration/Finance

Minor in Economics