Tyler Dotson, Mpa Email & Phone Number

Hudsonville, Michigan, United States

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the City.
• Oversees various City departments (Marketing, Public Works, Human Resources, Emergency Operations, Finance, Terra Square Event Center, Facilities, Library, Economic Development, Planning & Zoning, Clerk, and Fire).
• Advises Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Library Advisory Board, & Terra Square Advisory Board.
• Serves on Grandville Area Wastewater Authority Advisory Board, City of Hudsonville Planning Commission, & the Grand Valley Metro Council.
• Prepares and administers city budget.
• Advocates for progress towards Master Plan and Strategic Plan.

Southwest Michigan

• Supervises 20+ tournament staff, volunteers, and officials as tournament director.
• Trains officials, staff, and board members on rules, SOP’s, conflict resolution, and safety procedures.
• Actively presents rules clinics to area officials and coaches using InDesign, Powerpoint, and video clips.
• Designs and updates SOP’s in collaboration with state board of directors.
• Establishes communication strategies including; social media, email, website, and organizational meetings.
• Procures event venues, ensuring adequate safety and support with various public school officials.

Watervliet, MI

• Reports to City Commission.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the City.
• Oversees department heads/staff (Police, Public Works, Utilities, Clerk, Treasurer)
• Advises Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Planning Commission.
• Prepares and administers various city budgets.
• Advocates for progress towards Master Plan and Downtown Vision Plan.

Blissfield

• Serves as Executive Director to the Village of Blissfield, Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
• Serves as Director to the (4) Main Street Committees, Commerce, Design, Outreach, and Events
• Works to recruit and retain area businesses within the Village
• Actively works with the Michigan Economic Development Corp (MEDC), Michigan Main Street Program (MMS), Lenawee Economic Development Corporation (LEDC), Lenawee County Visitors Burearu (LCVB), Michigan Economic.
• Works directly with event chairs/volunteers to promote local events and programs
• Collaborates with local businesses/organizations to promote economic vitality through proper planning, foresight, niche marketing strategies, advertising, retails development, social media use, and through various.

South Haven, MI

Formerly served as a trustee on the Board of Education for South Haven Public Schools. I was a former member of the finance committee as well as an appointed member to the City of South Haven Local District Financial Authority (LDFA)/Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA). I also helped implement a $28 Million bond that was passed on 5/5/14 to improve.

Western Michigan University - School Of Public Affairs And Administration

Served as an assistant to the director, completing numerous research projects while managing Ph.D. student files/grades and designing the department newsletter, "Public SPAAce."

Professional Certificate - Professional Management

Master'S Degree, Public Administration-Public Management

Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha - National Honor Society for Public Administrators, WMU Academic Integrity Committee Appointee

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: OSU Undergraduate Student Government.