Currently serving as the Town’s elected Chief Executive Officer and Civilian Chief of Police, as defined by the Town Charter and Connecticut General StatutesLead and manage personnel, overseeing approximately 80 employees and 14 direct reports, including hiring and disciplineDevelop and compile an annual operating and capital budget of ~$40 million, presenting it to the Town and Board of SelectmenRepresent the Town at regional and state meetings and conferences, advocating for the needs and interests of the communityCollaborate with local businesses and community organizations to promote economic development and improve residents' quality of lifeImplement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulationsManage and coordinate interdepartmental projects, oversee legal affairs, and respond to public and media requests for informationRepresent the Town in negotiations with external stakeholders, including state agencies and neighboring municipalitiesDevelop and implement long-term strategic plans for the town, resulting in increased efficiency and cost savingsOversee the maintenance and improvement of town infrastructure, including roads, parks, and public buildingsRespond to and resolve citizen inquiries and complaints in a timely and professional mannerKey Actions & Results:Successfully negotiated collective bargaining agreements with each employee union between 2023-2024Created and executed a plan to allocate $2.7 million of American Rescue Plan funds received by the Town includingIdentified, applied, and secured a number of competitive grants, successfully securing ~$5 million over the past three yearsEarned the Climate Leader Designation for the Town of Portland with Sustainable CT in June 2023 for Portland's work towards sustainabilitySuccessfully managed three Budget Referendums with and passed both with wide approval marginsRe-elected to a second term unopposed

First elected in November of 2015 and again to a second term in 2019, running unopposed for re-election.Supervised, led and mentored employees within the department.Oversaw the recording of all land records, marriage licenses, birth certificates and death certificates in town.Completed a yearly budget and presented to the Board of Selectmen.Managed and plan logistics for elections and oversee the absentee balloting process, including two presidential elections.Successfully wrote and received $21,500 in state grants for historic document preservation.Oversaw the digitization of over 200,00,000 images of land records since 2016.Implemented e-recording of land records, credit card processing, and online dog licensing.Elected County V.P. of the Connecticut Clerk’s Association by fellow clerks of Middlesex County in 2019.Earned the Certified Connecticut Town Clerk (CCTC) designation in 2018.Assisted residents with inquiries and requests for town information and services.Maintained and updated the town's website and social media pages to keep residents informed.Acted as a liaison between the town and state agencies, attending meetings and providing reports as needed.

Compiled and prepared comprehensive monthly financial report packages and submit timely for review.Performed required month-end close activities for a portfolio of locations.Reviewed location balance sheets to ensure that all line items were properly reconciled and supported by lead sheets.Reconciled and recorded activity from daily cash reports, credit card activity reports and bank statements.Calculated, prepared and filed all applicable tax returns; including property, parking, and sales and use taxes.Worked with local operations team to determine actual to budget variances.Effectively communicated and interacted with regional and facility personnel as well as commercial property owners. Monitored and analyzed regional expenses, identifying areas for cost reduction and implementing solutions.

Elected to the Board of Selectmen in November of 2011 and 2013.Worked alongside Board of Selectmen to draft and propose various policies and ordinances. Co-wrote and helped to adopt the Town's first blight ordinance in 2012.Reviewed monthly budget reports as the Board of Selectmen also serves as the Board of Finance in Portland.Responsibilities included setting the mill rate, proposing a yearly budget, appointing residents to various boards and commissions.

Developed accounting rules for a new system, performed testing, analyzed results and ensured efficiency and seamlessness throughout the processWrote and ran queries in MS Access and Oracle server systems such as RIBS, People Soft and BI PublisherQuarterly GAAP and STAT reporting and account reconciliationsUtilize PC skills in Excel using pivot tables, charts, graphs, V-lookupsManage agent payroll reconciliations and monitored agent debit balances in relation to agingConducted financial analysis and provided insights to support decision making for various departments