2006 to Present

Vice President, Institute for Community Change, Seattle, Washington.  Serve as chief financial and operating officer of private, non-profit organization dedicated to helping foundations, governments and non-profit organizations implement project initiatives. Examples of Institute work include: management of multi-city, large scale community change initiative to improve the health and safety of children; conducting site assessment and readiness for multi-city integrated services in school initiative; and comprehensive health and human services site assessment and organizational capacity.  Manages internal fiscal and operating procedures, maintenance of financial record systems and operating reporting requirements. 

 1999 to 2006

City Manager, City of Federal Way, Washington.  Chief Executive

Officer of seventh largest city in Washington State.  Responsible for administration of all city personnel, services and departments including: public safety, community and economic development, parks and recreation, street improvement and maintenance, surface water utility, planning and permitting, financial management, capital projects funding and management, intergovernmental relations and regional coordination.  Major accomplishments include: obtained over $50 million dollars in federal and state grants for infrastructure improvements and other community capital projects; purchase and renovation of office building for new City Hall; planning and development of new $20 million multi-purpose community center; established funding plan for $170 million capital investments over six years; successful financial management resulting in bond rating upgrade.  Total annual budget of $79 million with regular staff of 315.

1995 to 1999            

City Manager, City of Ellensburg, Washington.  Chief Executive Officer of full-service municipality.  Responsible for administration of all city personnel, programs and activities including: four City-owned utilities, community and economic development, police and fire services, parks and recreation, planning and permitting, financial management, capital projects funding and management, library and conference facilities, and coordination with other public and private agencies including other jurisdictions, the business community and a major higher educational institution.  Major accomplishments include: completed and implemented comprehensive plan; developed comprehensive financial plan; improved City financial condition; increased economic development activities; improved electric and natural gas utility services.  Total annual budget of $44.5 million with full and part time staff of 223.

1992 to 1995            

Town Administrator, Town of Steilacoom, Washington.  Chief Administrative Officer of full-service municipality.  Responsible for all personnel, programs and activities including: supervision of five Town-operated utilities, management of police and fire services, planning, community and economic development services, parks, capital projects and finances.  Major accomplishments include: funding and redevelopment of regional saltwater park; improved Town financial position from deficit to surplus; developed capital improvement program and funding to improve electric utility; improved roadway system and developed comprehensive financial plan.  Total annual budget of $12 million with full and part time staff of 75.

1990 to 1991            

Staff Director, Speaker's Office, House of Representatives, Olympia, Washington.  Responsible for management of Speaker's Office including: coordination of public policy and legislative development, community and constituent relations, and political and legislative strategy.

1984 to 1990

Director, Department of Community Development, City of Seattle, Washington.  Responsible for administration of all department personnel, projects, programs and services including: economic development, housing planning and development, historic preservation, neighborhood planning, and grant development and administration. Major accomplishments include: developed nationally recognized affordable housing program; managed all major development projects; crafted downtown and neighborhood development plans resulting in substantial redevelopment; helped small businesses receive low interest loans; preserved historic buildings including Franklin High School and Admiral Theater.  Total annual budget of $24 million and staff of 110.

1982 to 1984            

Director of College Relations, Seattle Central Community College, Seattle, Washington.  Responsible for directing planning, fund development and community relations for the college.

1979 to 1981            

Director, Division of Youth Services, City of Seattle, Washington.  Responsible for administration of youth service programs including juvenile justice, employment and training, and education.

1974 to 1978           

Project Manager, Community Accountability Program, City of Seattle, Washington.  Responsible for innovative juvenile justice program.

1970 to 1974            

Director, Telegraph Avenue Community Center, Oakland, California.  Responsible for agency providing nine social service programs.

EDUCATION

1986 Certificate, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge, Massachusetts
 

1972   Masters of Divinity, Golden Gate Theological Seminary, Mill Valley, California

 

1969   Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon

APPOINTMENTS/PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

1998 to 2000 Member, Board of Directors, Association of Washington Cities

1996 to 2001 President, Vice President, and Board Member, Washington City Management Association

 

1995 to 1998 Member, State Land Use Study Commission, Governor Appointee

 

1979 to 1981 Member, National Advisory Committee for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Presidential Appointee