CPS HR specializes in the recruitment and selection of executive level professionals in key city, county, special district and non-profit management 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 to provide you with a guided experience resulting in the most qualified candidates.
City of Ontario has selected Albert Gastelum to assume the role of Utilities Assistant General Manager. Mr. Gastelum brings over 30 years of experience in the public sector. He will begin in his role on September 8, 2020.
City of Reno has selected Douglas Thornley to assume the role of City Manager. Mr. Thornley comes to the City previously serving as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Sparks. He will begin in his new role on October 12, 2020.
Alderwood Water & Wastewater District has selected Ashley Rindero to assume the role of Finance Director. Ms. Rindero comes to the District previously serving as the Assurance Services Director for Clifton Larson Allen, LLP. She will begin in her role on October 5, 2020.
Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District has selected Dale McDonald to assume the role of Administrative Services Manager. Mr. McDonald comes to the District previously serving as the General Manager for Crockett Community Services District. He will begin in his new role on September 28, 2020.
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District has selected Jim Wheeler to assume the role of General Manager. Mr. Wheeler currently serves as the District’s Recreation, Arts and Community Services Director. He has extensive experience in recreation services, arts, aquatics and parks, having dedicated his career for over 30 years to the field. His experience includes management in the City and County of San Francisco, the cities of Oakland and Nevada City, the Greater Vallejo Recreation District, and the Town of San Anselmo. He will begin in his new role on September 30, 2020.
County of Lake has selected Jenavive Herrington to assume the role of Assistant Auditor-Controller. Ms. Herrington comes to the County previously serving as the Sr. Financial Technician for Butte County Auditor. Butte County Auditor
Hayward Area Recreation & Park District has selected Adriane Lee to assume the role of Recreation, Arts & Community Services Director. Ms. Lee comes to the District previously serving as the Assistant Director of Community Services for the City of Menlo Park.
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District has selected Natalie Korthamar Wong to assume the role of Human Resources Manager. Ms. Wong comes to the District previously serving as the Human Resources Director for the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District.
City of Encinitas has selected Christian Gutierrez to assume the role of Housing Services Manager. Mr. Gutierrez comes to the City previously serving as the Director of Housing, Alameda and San Mateo Counties for Abode Services. Mr. Gutierrez has over 7 years of experience working with housing services.
Contra Costa County has selected Maurice Elkins to assume the role of Information Systems Division Director, Technical Services. Mr. Elkins comes to the County previously serving as the Information Technology Manager for Los Angeles County Fire. Mr. Elkins has over 20 years of experience in program/project management for technology projects for several governmental and contracting organizations. He will begin in his role on November 15.