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.• Represents the City at various functions/events.• Maintains active relationships with public schools, elected officials, and area partners.

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.• Ensures various city goals are met in conjunction with department heads.• Maintains active relationships with public schools, elected officials, and area partners.• Works alongside state and county agencies as needed.

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 Developers Association (MEDA), • 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 county/state stakeholders.

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 technology and infrastructure within our school buildings.

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.