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 Berkeley has selected Henry Bankhead to assume the role of Deputy Director of Library Services. Mr. Bankhead comes to the City previously serving as the Assistant Library and Recreation Director for San Rafael Library and Recreation Department. Mr. Bankhead has served in public libraries for almost 20 years. He will begin in his role on January 16.
Douglas County has selected Tim Deghelder to assume the role of Library Director. Mr. Deghelder comes to the County previously serving as the Library Director for Paris Public Library. He will begin in his role on June 13.
City of Livingston has selected Jennifer Riedeman to assume the role of Finance Director. Ms. Riedeman comes to the City previously serving as the Director of Treasury and Disbursements for UC Merced. She will begin in her role immediately.
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has selected Michael Vannozzi to assume the role of Manager, Communications - Executive Writer. Mr. Vannozzi comes to the Authority previously serving as the Strategic Advisor for Nevada GrantLab. He will begin in his role on June 6.
City of Apache Junction has selected Michael Pooley to assume the role of Chief of Police. Mr. Pooley comes to the City previously serving as the Assistant Chief of Police for Tempe Police Department. He will begin in his role on December 10.
County of Marin has selected Jessica Fort to assume the role of Deputy Clerk-Recorder. Ms. Fort comes to the County previously serving as the Superintendent for Alameda County Probation. She will begin in her role on July 11.
City of Las Vegas has selected Tracy Reich to assume the role of Economic and Urban Redevelopment Manager. Ms. Reich was previously serving as the Sr. Economic Development Specialist for the County. She will begin in her role on January 10.
City of San Jose has selected James Dobson to assume the role of Deputy Fire Chief. Mr. Dobson has been with the City for 5 years previously serving as the Fire Captain.
Sonoma County Library has selected Ludmyrna Lopez to assume the role of Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Lopez comes to the County Library previously serving as the Administrative-Finance Manager/Management Consultant for Alameda County Public Defender.
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District has selected Sebron Flenaugh to assume the role of Executive Director of Human Resources. Mr. Flenaugh comes to the District previously serving as the Human Resources Manager for City of Sausalito.
City of Apache Junction has selected Douglas Wirthgen to assume the role of Information Technology Director. Mr. Wirthgen comes to the County previously serving as the Information Technology Director for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority.