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Pamela Derby

Manager/Executive Recruiter

pderby@cpshr.us
916-471-3126

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Pamela Derby has over 25 years of experience in managing public relations and client services in both the public and private sector. Since joining CPS HR Executive Search in 2003, she has managed a wide range of recruitments for state, city, county and special district executives including city manager, assistant and deputy city manager, executive director, general manager, police chief, fire chief, community and economic development director, human resource director, finance director, public works director, registrar of voters, library director, and director of information technology in addition to specialized support positions. Prior to joining CPS HR Executive Search, Ms. Derby served as the Aide to the Yuba County Board of Supervisors serving as the Board’s liaison to County Department Heads, the community, and the media. Previous to her local government service, Ms. Derby served in the private sector and with several non-profit lobbying associations where she was responsible for the management of several large consumer groups.
Executive Director
County Welfare Directors Association of California
Carlos Marquez
County Welfare Directors Association of California has selected Carlos Gonzalez to assume the role of Executive Director. Mr. Gonzalez comes to the Agency previously serving as the Chief of Staff for Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia, 36th District. He will begin in his role on October 1.
Public Affairs Manager
Imperial Irrigation District
Patrick Batten
Imperial Irrigation District has selected Patrick Batten to assume the role of Public Affairs Manager. Mr. Batten comes to the District previously serving as the Director of Public Affairs for Southwest Strategies. He will begin in his role on August 12, 2024.
City Manager
City of Arcata
Merritt Perry
City of Arcata has selected Merritt Perry to assume the role of City Manager. Mr. Perry comes to the City previously serving as the City Manager for City of Fortuna. Mr. Perry has sought and received millions of dollars in grant funds for the City of Fortuna and for other municipalities for which he has worked. He will begin in his role on August 1, 2024.
General Manager
Ironhouse Sanitary District
Jean-Marc Petit
Ironhouse Sanitary District has selected Jean-Marc Petit to assume the role of General Manager. Mr. Petit comes to the District previously serving as the Senior Project Manager and Wastewater Treatment Business Leader for HDR Engineering, Inc. Mr. Petit is an accomplished professional utility executive with more than 30 years of experience in operations, planning, design, construction, and technical leadership in the water/wastewater/recycled water field. He will begin in his role on July 22, 2024.
Human Resources Director
County of Ventura, CA
Danielle Keys
County of Ventura has selected Danielle Keys to assume the role of Human Resources Director. Ms. Keys comes to the County previously serving as the Director of Human Resources for City of San Buenaventura. Ms. Keys was responsible for full service Human Resources departments for over 600 employees and over 200 extra help employees. She will begin in her role on July 15, 2024.
Chief Financial Officer
County of Ventura, CA
Scott Powers
County of Ventura has selected Scott Powers to assume the role of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Powers was previously serving as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer for the County. Mr. Powers has a proven track record in financial management and a 14-year tenure within the County Executive Office’s Budget and Finance Division. He will begin in his role on July 1, 2024.
Chief Executive Officer
San Diego Association of Governments
Mario Orso
San Diego Association of Governments has selected Mario Orso to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Orso comes to the Agency previously serving as the Caltrans District 12 Acting District Director for State of California Department of Transportation. Ms. Orso has more than 32 years of progressively responsible professional experience. She will begin in her role on June 17, 2024.