Robert Franklin, MPA is an experienced leader in government, business, and financial operations, having spent over twenty-five years in local not-for-profit human services organizations and Monroe County government. From accounting and finance to social services, he has led departments of 5 to over 500 employees, turning around poor performance and changing employee culture.With a creative mind that allows him to see the big picture, Robert embraces visions not always seen by others. To achieve results, Robert surrounds himself with good people, engages them, and then empowers them to do what they do best. Robert’s leadership style generates incredible loyalty within the team and motivates people to reach higher by taking calculated risks.In his role as CFO, Robert has been instrumental in bringing financial and budgetary stability to Monroe County government. Forward-looking, holistic planning that maps out the operating budget, the capital budget, and the financial statements has allowed Robert to eliminate budgetary one-shots, reduce the two-year forecasted deficit by 80%, and grow the fund balance from virtually nothing to more than 20% of general fund expenditures. The reward? Continued credit rating upgrades from each of the three major rating agencies – a total of eleven upgrades beginning in the summer of 2017.Robert has been a member of the Convention Center Board, Airport Authority Board, Planning Board, Ethics Board, Deferred Compensation Board, and the Public Safety Operating Practices Council. Off the field, he is an avid supporter of the Seneca Park Zoo Society and the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm.Specialties: Strategic planning, performance management, financial management, budgeting, labor relations, leadership development, supervision.