Greg Larson Email & Phone Number

Santa Cruz, CA, US

Santa Cruz, California, United States

I have just been "appointed in lieu of election" as the only candidate for the Santa Cruz County Board of Education representing Trustee Area 3 covering Santa Cruz Westside, Bonny Doon, North Coast, Felton and nearby unincorporated areas. The County Board of Education works with the elected-Superintendent to set policy, approve the budget, oversee public.

Silicon Valley, California, United States

The Santa Clara County Leadership Academy is supporting the next generation of local government staff leaders through an intensive year-long program in leadership development, project research, public presentations, management skills, story-telling, creativity and more through a varied multi-modal curriculum drawing on seasoned experts in local.

California, United States

I am only continuing to support a few ongoing quality clients until they have their own administrative or political transitions.However, I have worked independently and through Management Partners (recently acquired by Baker Tilly) with over 37 cities, 15 special districts, 2 counties, and 2 universities on over 100 different projects including: * Priority.

Although I had been moving towards full retirement over the prior year, being an Interim City Manager was an unexpected yet career-capping experience that I had long-wanted to try. Cupertino is an exceptionally fine community and the headquarters of Apple. I was able to stabilize the organization during leadership transitions and work with a truly.

Los Gatos, CA

Served as CEO reporting to publicly elected board of directors (Town Council) for small, high quality local government serving affluent community in Silicon Valley. Supervised Police, Library, Public Works, Planning and Community Development, Parks and Community Services, Management Services (Finance, Human Resources, City Clerk, and Technology) and.

Santa Cruz, CA

Supervised Planning and Community Development, including Housing, Neighborhoods, Current Planning/Zoning, Future Planning/General Plan, and Building & Inspections. Also coordinated university negotiations, launched the Santa Cruz Climate Change Action Program, and worked on economic development and community relations.

Sacramento, CA

Served as California Chief Deputy Controller supervising 1,000 employees in audits, payroll, financial reporting, accounts payable and policy oversight, including at CalPERS, CalSTRS, Franchise Tax Board, Board of Equalization, State Coastal Commission, State Lands Commission, and affordable housing financing agencies. Reorganized and rebuilt management.

Silicon Valley

I was hired as CEO following the near-bankruptcy of the organization under prior leadership. We became the first United Way to achieve over half of its contributions online, only to become mired in the Silicon Valley recession of early 2001. Even so, we raised over $1 million in response to the Sept. 11th attacks to support first responders both in New.

Milpitas, CA

Chief Executive Officer for medium-size city at the Crossroads of Silicon Valley. Directly supervised Police, Fire, Public Works, Planning, Parks & Recreation, Finance and other administrative functions. Rebuilt and reorganized management team following prior City Council initiated separations and resulting litigation. Milpitas was the first Silicon Valley.

Scottsdale, AZ

Responsible for Planning, Zoning, Building, Economic Development, Housing and Technology, earning national recognition for technology leadership with state of the art geographic information system, visualization tools and high bandwidth networking. Coordinated unanimous approval of a 9,000 acre master plan resulting in the designation of over 3,000 acres.

San Jose, CA

As Deputy City Manager, responsible for oversight of international airport, technology and telecommunications, strategic planning, organizational development, management analysis and environmental services. Created and led largest non-sworn department in the city consiting of all environmental related services including solid waste, water supply.

San Jose

Created Budget & Policy Director position following voter approval of charter ballot measure. Served as Chief of Staff for one year during predecessor's leave.

Silicon Valley

Consulted on or managed a number of campaigns, including:1982 - LA Mayor Tom Bradley's first run for Governor1983 - Lt. Governor Leo McCarthy1984 - Campaign Manager for Congressman Norm Mineta1986 - Campaign Manager for Mayor Tom McEneryChair of State Democratic Party Campaign ServicesNumerous local and ballot measure racesWon 85% of all campaigns managed

Ba, Political Science (Public Administration)

Activities and Societies: Student Body Co-President, Course Guide Editor & Manager, Stanford Kenpo Karate Club, Wu Wei Associates (rock.

Education record

While still in high school, I received the second highest grade in my first college level class. My Dad received the highest grade, and it.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Student Body President, Swim Team Captain, Washington State Elks Youth Leadership Winner, Eagle Scout, George.