Southfield, Michigan, United States
Experienced municipal executive serving as City Administrator with a strong background in local government administration, budgeting, economic development, infrastructure planning, and community engagement. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, implementing strategic initiatives, fostering partnerships with residents and stakeholders, and delivering high-quality public services while maintaining fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency. Oakland County 40 Under 40 Central Michigan 10 Within 10
• Serves as Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Lathrup Village, directing and coordinating the functions of all City departments and related agencies, which include finalization and oversight of a $10.2+ million total budget ($5.2+ million GF) and 21+ full-time employees. • Restructured the City’s Finance Department and practices, which resulted in the reduction of the City’s Financial Audit findings from 15 in 2023 to five (5) in 2024 and increased the City’s GF Fund Balance by 20%+. • Secured over $3 million in grants for numerous infrastructure and park projects.
• Served as Personnel Director, including the oversight of the recruitment and selection process, discipline, performance evaluations, and the development of administrative regulations. • Assisted with the overall management of city operations. • Assisted departments and managed special projects assigned by the City Manager. • Contributed to the creation of the St. Clair Shores Downtown Development Authority and associated plans.
• Served as Interim Chief Administrative Officer for the City of St. Clair Shores, directing and coordinating the functions of all City departments and related agencies, which included finalization and oversight of a $118+ million total budget (38.4+ million GF) and 250+ full-time employees. • Directed labor relations and personnel management activities, including ratifying four outstanding union contracts and non-union agreements.
•Responsible for full leadership and management of all Community Development services and activities, including current and long-range planning, building inspections and reviews, code compliance, plan review, permit processing, zoning, and assessing. •Oversaw $45.5+ million worth of building improvements and development. •Served as the City’s Business Ambassador and City liaison to numerous federal, state, and community groups as well as interfacing with the community to develop new programs.
•Responsible for full leadership and management for all DPW services and activities, including oversight of 13 full-time employees and $1.8+ million budget. •Implement a fleet management program by partnering with Enterprise Fleet Management to move the City away from the “buy & hold” model to a fleet equity lease model which incorporated a proactive maintenance/replacement plan.
•Served as interim chief administrative officer for the City of Saline, directing and coordinating the functions of all City departments and related agencies, which included oversight of $34.5+ million total budget ($13.5+ million GF budget) and 60+ full-time employees. •Provided professional advice and recommendations on all matters before Council and directed the implementation of mandates. •Directed labor relations and personnel management activities which included the ratification of two outstanding union contracts and integration of the City’s first Human Resources Department.
• Responsible for directing a variety of administrative processes that allow the Village to operate. • Created, implemented, and oversaw policies approved by the Village Council. • Kept the Village Council informed by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; remaining accessible; answering questions and requests. • Achieved financial objectives by developing and recommending a $2+ million annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions; and anticipating long-term issues. • Served as Village liaison to numerous federal, state, and community groups as well as interfacing with the community to develop new programs.
• In conjunction with the Strategic Management Director, developed the fiscal year 2017-18 $90+ million general fund County budget with direct oversight over Economic Development, Emergency Management & Library accounts. • Assisted with development & monitoring of the County's Performance Measurement Program which aims to provide excellent service outcomes through efficient use of resources & save county dollars. • Researched, analyzed, and developed County project concepts, such as: Strategic Cost-Reduction Plan, Emergency Plan for County Voting Locations, Succession Plan Initiative, Early Retirement Incentive Program, and much more.