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 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.
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.
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.
Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System has selected Jason Morrish to assume the role of General Counsel. Mr. Morrish comes to the County previously serving as the Deputy County Counsel for County of San Joaquin. Mr. Morrish was with the County for 18 years and, since 2017, had acted as General Counsel to the $3.8 billion San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association. He will begin in his role immediately.
City of Red Bluff has selected Beth Lindauer to assume the role of Community Development Director. Ms. Lindauer comes to the City previously serving as the Economic Development Director for Superior California Economic Development. She will begin in her role on March 27.
Selma-Kingsburg-Fowler County Sanitation District has selected Veronica Cazares to assume the role of General Manager. Ms. Cazares was previously serving as the District Engineer for the Agency. Ms. Cazares has experience in capital project planning, development of the sewer collection system, operation and maintenance of a 170-mile sewer collection system, customer service, and financial aspects of the District. She will begin her role immediately.
City of South Gate has selected Thurman Green to assume the role of Risk Manager. Mr. Green comes to the City previously serving as the Risk & Liability Analyst for Los Angeles World Airports. Mr. Green has nearly 35 years of professional experience in both the public and private sectors and has undergone specialized training in Risk Management, diversity, workplace behavior and emergency preparedness. He will begin in his role on March 13.
The Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo has selected Scott Collins to assume the role of Executive Director. Mr. Collins comes to the Housing Authority previously serving as the City Manager for City of Morro Bay. Mr. Collins has extensive experience creating and implementing community engagement plans on housing initiatives. He will begin in his role on March 13.
Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County has selected Laura Freed to assume the role of Administrative Services Director. Ms. Freed comes to the Regional Transportation Commission previously serving as the Director for Department of Administration for the State of Nevada. She will begin in her role on March 10.
Inyo County has selected Stephanie Tanksley to assume the role of Deputy Director for Public Health and Prevention. Ms. Tanksley was serving as the Interim Deputy Director Public Health and Prevention for the County. Ms. Tanksley has over a decade of professional experience with 7 years of progressive responsibility in the public sector devoted to Health and Human Services. She will begin her role immediately.
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