CPS HR specializes in the recruitment and selection of executive level professionals in city, county, state, special district and non-profit agencies. Working in partnership with the governing body or selection team, we develop customized search strategies that focus on locating and recruiting qualified candidates who match the agency’s unique needs. Our experienced executive recruiters apply in-depth knowledge of public-agency operations, programs, and services as well as innovative recruitment techniques to provide you with a guided experience resulting in the most qualified candidates.
The Woodlands Township has selected LeaAnn Dearman-Peterson to assume the role of Director of Communications. Mrs. Dearman-Peterson's comes to the Township previously serving as the Director of Public Affairs for City of Seabrook, TX. Mrs. Dearman-Peterson's extensive experience filling many roles including serving as the director and manager of communications, events, marketing, tourism, community relations, engagement and special projects will serve the Township well. She will begin in her new role on June 16.
City of Grants Pass has selected Mandy Hayes to assume the role of Resources Director. Ms. Hayes comes to the County previously serving as the Human Resources Manager for the Housing Authority of Yamhill County. Ms. Hayes has extensive experience in employee relations, representation, benefits, policy management, budgeting, and relationship building. She will begin in her role on May 22.
City of Safford has selected Keenan Lazenby to assume the role of Finance Officer. Mr. Lazenby's comes to the city previously serving as the Finance Department Lead for The Children’s Assessment Center. Mr. Lazenby's 10+ years of experience working in the Financial and Controller realms of non-profit and public higher education, required him to achieve, create, improve, or lead many initiatives to achieve economic efficiency, and implement strategic and financial maximization. He will begin in his role on May 22
Schools Insurance Group has selected Kelli Hanson to assume the role of Executive Director. Ms. Hanson was previously serving as the Interim Executive Director for the agency. Ms. Hanson has worked in an educational setting for almost 25 years. She will begin in her role immediately.
Sierra Lakes County Water District has selected Shauna Lorance to assume the role of General Manager. Ms. Lorance had previously served as the Public Utilities Director for City of San Diego. Ms. Lorance has 30 years of experience with 23 years of executive management experience at public water agencies, including 13 years as a General Manager, as well as technical experience as a water resources consulting engineer. She will begin in her role on May 12.
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District has selected Philip Leiber and Greg Norby to assume the roles of Deputy General Manager. Mr. Leiber was previously serving as the Director of Finance & Administration for the District and will begin in his role immediately. Mr. Norby comes to the District previously serving as the Assistant General Manager of Wastewater & Stormwater Enterprise for San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and will begin in his role May 30.
North Texas Municipal Water District has selected Christina Tsevoukas to assume the role of General Counsel. Christina Tsevoukas comes to the District previously serving as the Chief of Government Services Section for the City of Dallas, TX. Ms. Tsevoukas has extensive experience in advising the City Council/Manager, the city secretary, and several City of Dallas departments regularly, including the Water Utilities Department, the Department of Transportation, Department of Aviation, Information Technology Services, the City Controller’s Office, and the Department of Human Resources. She will begin in her role on May 1.
City of Madera has selected Michael Lima to assume the role of Director of Financial Services. Mr. Lima most recently served as the Controller/Finance Director for City of Fresno. Mr. Lima has 33 years of government finance experience. He will begin in his role on April 24.
City of Madera has selected Ismael Hernandez to assume the role of Public Works Operations Director. Mr. Hernandez comes to the City previously serving as the Public Works Director for City of Dinuba. Mr. Hernandez has over 18 years of municipal experience with an unrelenting deep passion for public service in a local government setting. He will begin in his role on April 24.
Trinity County has selected Trent Tuthill to assume the role of County Administrative Officer. Mr. Tuthill comes to the County previously serving as the Director of Contracting for the US Air Force. Mr. Tuthill has over 30 years of government experience in operations, strategic planning, personnel, support services, budget planning/execution, program management, contract development, and management and international partnerships. He will begin in his role on April 19.
Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System has selected Keith Riddle to assume the role of Chief Benefits Officer. Mr. Riddle comes to the County previously serving as the Chief, Disability and Survivor Benefits for California Public Employees' Retirement System. He will begin his role immediately.
Douglas County has selected Jeffrey Garcia to assume the role of County Attorney. Mr. Garcia comes to the County previously serving as the Deputy Executive Manager for the City & County of Denver. He will begin in his role on April 1.
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