HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFP - 7680 EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES - CITY ATTORNEYCITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Executive Search Services
CITY ATTORNEY
RFP# 7680
Prepared by Robert E. Slavin on September 3, 2014
3040 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Suite A-1 ! Norcross, Georgia 30071 ! (770) 449-4656 ! FAX (770) 416-0848 ! E-mail: slavin@bellsouth.net
www.slavinweb.com
With affiliates in Cincinnati, OH; Dallas, TX; Dunedin, FL; Hartford, CT; Mackinac Island, MI and Mesa, AZ
September 3, 2014
City of Fort Collins
Purchasing Division
215 North Mason Street, Second Floor
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
Via: purchasing@fcgov.com
Re: Request for Proposal Number 6780 - Executive Search for City Attorney
Slavin Management Consultants (SMC) is pleased to submit this a proposal to conduct an executive search for the
City’s next City Attorney. The purpose of this work is to assist you to develop a comprehensive position profile for
the position and then to identify, recruit and present outstanding candidates who meet the criteria. Once the profile
has been developed and approved, we will have no difficulty identifying quality prospective candidates and
becoming immediately productive. Searches of this type normally take between sixty and ninety days to complete.
As a high quality, independent management consulting firm, Slavin Management Consultants is most capable and
interested in providing these services to the City. This proposal commits the highest level of our firm's resources. I
will manage this critical project. I am the owner and president of SMC and am among the most experienced
recruiters of governmental managers in the nation. I will be assisted by our Western Regional Manager, Mr. Paul
Wenbert. Our bios are included in this proposal.
Our firm has a strong and proven commitment to providing exceptional recruitment services to public agencies and
has received many accolades supporting this work. I have the authority to bind the corporation.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal. We look forward to working with you on this highly
challenging and very important work. If you have questions concerning this proposal, please contact me at (770)
449-4656.
We look forward to discussing this proposal with you further.
Very truly yours,
SLAVIN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
Robert E. Slavin, President
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Letter
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About the Project.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About Slavin Management Consultants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Responses to City Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
COMPANY BACKGROUND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PROPOSED PLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
A. Develop the Position Profile.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
B. Identify Qualified Candidates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
C. Evaluate Prospective Candidates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
D. Selection and Employment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
In-depth Screening and Final Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
F. Follow-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
G. Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
H. Deliverables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PROJECT TEAM EXPERIENCE AND CAPACITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Robert E. Slavin, President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Paul Wenbert, SMC Western Regional Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PROJECT TIMETABLE.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
GUARANTEES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
COSTS/FEES.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Professional Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Expenses.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
EXHIBITS
Pro Forma Invoice
Client List by Category
References
EEO Statement
Minority and Female Placements
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
About the Project
The City of Fort Collins is soliciting competitive written quotes from qualified firms to provide Employment Search
Services for City Attorney. The City is seeking to find a seasoned executive search firm to assist with the
recruitment for this position.
The City Attorney serves as the chief legal advisor to the City of Fort Collins Colorado, and is responsible for
providing sound and efficient legal services to City Council, City Manager, boards, commissions, and other City
staff in matters relating to their official powers and duties. Responsibilities include planning, staffing and
supervising the legal service needs of the City. Provides legal representation for the City in all actions or suits in
which the City is a party. The City Attorney is appointed by the City Council and is directly responsible to the
City Council for the functions and duties assigned by the provisions of the City Charter and Municipal Code.
The City Attorney serves at the pleasure of the City Council.
The City Attorney's Office is comprised of the City Attorney, two Deputy City Attorneys, six Assistant City
Attorneys, and one Municipal Court Prosecutor.
Mr. Steve Roy, Fort Collins’ longtime City Attorney Steve Roy passed away suddenly on July 3, 2014. Mr. Roy
was appointed to his position in 1988 after joining the office as an assistant city attorney in 1985
About Slavin Management Consultants
Slavin Management Consultants (SMC) is a national local government executive search firm with experience in
all regions of the Country, including Colorado. We have placed municipal executives in Adams County, Adams
County School Dist #14, Arapahoe County, Archuleta County, Arvada, Englewood, Fort Collins, Frisco,
Greenwood Village, Lakewood, La Plata County, Loveland, Mesa County, Northglenn, Pueblo, Longmont and
Thornton.
We have placed County and City Attorneys with the following jurisdictions: Bryan, TX (1998); Charlotte County,
FL (2004); Dallas, TX (1999); Greenville, SC (2014); Gwinnett County, GA (2014); Lake County, FL (1996); Lee
County, FL (2004); Oak Park, IL (2013); Palo Alto, CA (1994); San Clemente, CA (1986); Santa Monica, CA
(1985); Seminole County, FL (2012) and Virginia Beach, VA (2000).
We use a strategic search process which empowers our clients to focus attention on the selection process rather
than on identifying, recruiting, screening and evaluating candidates. We understand that each client's need for
key executives is different and that there is no "best" person for all situations. The best prospects are typically
happily employed and not responding to advertisements. These people need to be found and encouraged to
become candidates. They may be understandably reluctant to apply for positions when their interest could
become a matter of public information prior to being assured that the City is interested in their candidacy. Our
approach to this assignment will reflect the unique qualities of Fort Collins and it will also honor the interests of
candidates to the extent possible under Colorado law.
Our proposal provides an indexed and easily usable document for the City to assess our qualifications to handle
this critical work.
In considering SMC, we point out several factors about our firm and our approach that will be of significant
benefit to the City:
< We are outcome/results focused. Once the recruitment profile is approved, we “lock” into the criteria
established and carefully identify, recruit and evaluate candidates who meet your criteria. We do not
simply bring forward candidates whom we may already know.
< Our key staff members have extensive experience in conducting executive searches for the public sector
throughout the nation.
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< We are committed to complete client satisfaction. Our successful placement-oriented approach will ensure
that the project work is practical, realistic, and timely and that it has the full commitment and support of the
City so that a successful placement will be facilitated.
< We use discount airfares and leverage trips between clients whenever possible to reduce expenses to our
clients.
< We are leaders in the field of executive search in the public sector and our methodologies are state-of-the-
art. We can address all aspects of your assignment.
< Our experience includes large and small organizations, and chief executives and subordinate level positions.
More than 95% of our placements have remained in our client’s positions for more than five years.
< We are experts in EEO/AA recruitment. Approximately 25% of our placements are women and/or minorities.
Responses to City Questions
Proposals should address the following questions:
1. Is your firm able to deliver based on this proposed time line?
Yes, see Project Timetable on page 12.
a. What additions or changes would you propose or require?
Yes, see Project Time line Section on page 12.
b. Provide additional details to demonstrate the value your agency would add to the steps in this
recruitment/selection process.
For detailed information about our process see Proposed Plan Section on pages 6-8.
2. Provide a breakdown of estimated costs and fees for tasks 1-9 above.
See Cost and Fees Section on pages 14 -15.
a. How are expenses of the search included in your proposal?
See Cost and Fees Section - Expenses on page 15.
b. What expenses will be charged to the City separate from any basic fee?
See Cost and Fees Section - Expenses on page 15.
c. Is there a maximum cost?
See Cost and Fees Section - Expenses on page 15.
3. Who will be the primary contact for this search?
Robert E, Slavin, President
Slavin Management Consultants
3040 Holcomb Bridge Road, A1
Norcross, GA 30071
Office: (770) 449-4656
Cell: (678) 296-2037
slavin@bellsouth.net
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a. Secondary contacts?
Mr. Paul Wenbert, Western Regional Manager
Slavin Management Consultants
7828 E. Red Hawk Circle
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 664-2676 Office
(480) 444-9512 Cell
pwconsulting@cox.net
b. What are the qualifications and backgrounds of each of these individuals?
See Project Team Experience and Capacity Section on pages 9-10.
4. Describe the experience of the primary contact person in the recruitment.
a. How many searches has this individual conducted for City Attorney positions?
Thirteen
b. List representative cities for which this service has been provided.
Mr. Slavin has placed County and City Attorneys with the following jurisdictions: Bryan, TX (1998);
Charlotte County, FL (2004); Dallas, TX (1999); Greenville, SC (2014); Gwinnett County, GA (2014);
Lake County, FL (1996); Lee County, FL (2004); Oak Park, IL (2013); Palo Alto, CA (1994); San
Clemente, CA (1986); Santa Monica, CA (1985); Seminole County, FL (2012) and Virginia Beach, VA
(2000).
5. In what ways have members of your firm developed personal contacts with potential candidates for this type
of position?
Once the City has established the recruitment criteria, we use a variety of means to develop contacts.
We certainly access our internal data base. We rely heavily on our network of contacts to identify
people who meet the requirements. We will use the Colorado Bar Association, the International
Municipal Lawyer’s Association (IMLA) Association and the Colorado Municipal League as important
sources for potential candidates.
6. What procedures do you use in assessing your client organization's needs and values? How do you use this
information in selecting candidates who meet those needs and share those values?
See Proposed Plan Section, particularly paragraphs “C,” “D” and “F” on pages 6, 7 & 8.
7. Describe how you will market the unique characteristics of the City of Fort Collins to potential candidates.
How will this differ from other positions you have/are recruiting for?
Once targeted prospects are identified, we invite them to consider the position. We contact them by email
and telephone. We provide them with the recruitment profile which will describe Fort Collins and the region,
the City Government, the City Attorney’s Office, the position and the application and recruitment processes.
We refer them the City’s web site as a source for additional information.
Our purpose is to provide good prospects with a secure and confidential venue within which they can
explore the opportunity without risk of premature exposure. We stay in touch with them and remain available
to them to provide additional information and assistance. For very promising prospects we often put them in
touch with a high-ranking City official to provide additional information and encouragement.
8. Explain how you will conduct your search to ensure a candidate will be compatible with the specific needs of
the City of Fort Collins and Northern Colorado Region?
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See Proposed Plan Section, particularly “D” on page 7.
9. What procedures does your firm utilize in investigating the background of candidates?
See Proposed Plan Section, particularly “D” on page 7.
10. What role do you see the City Council, City Manager's Office or Human Resources personnel playing in this
process?
We will need a City designated liaison who will serve as our primary contact for the search. The primary
types of assistance we will need from the City will be to gather information, to schedule meetings, to
distribute and return materials and to assist with logistical arrangements for final candidate interviews.
11. How many other executive searches is the primary contact currently involved in? How will you ensure that
the City receives prompt and timely attention throughout this process?
As of today, by early October, Mr. Slavin will be involved in four executive searches. He is currently working
on four others which will be completed in September. This is a comfortable work load for Mr. Slavin.
First, all emails are responded to on the day received. Phone calls are almost always returned on the same
day. When that is not possible, they are returned at the beginning of the next business day.
Secondly, we anticipate prescheduling and pre calendaring the entire search with the City at the start of the
project so that we know what is to happen when and will manage it to meet the established schedule.
12. Explain any guarantees of services provided and related time periods.
See Guarantees Section on page 13.
13. Please provide at least ten references from past public agency clients.
See Exhibits; page 23.
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COMPANY BACKGROUND
SMC is an independent management consulting firm formed in 1986 and incorporated in the State of Georgia.
We operate nationwide from our home office near Atlanta, Georgia. The principal and only stock holder of the
firm is Robert E. Slavin. Mr. Slavin has extensive experience as a local government executive and as a
management consultant. We have dedicated affiliates in Cincinnati, OH; Dallas, TX; Dunedin, FL; Hartford, CT;
Mackinac Island, MI and Mesa, AZ.
The company provides exceptionally high-quality consulting services to state and local governments, health care
providers, transit authorities, utilities, special districts, non-profit and private sector clients. Specialty practice
areas include executive recruitment, pay and classification, performance appraisal systems, and organization
development and training. Our company has conducted more that 775 successful searches for hundreds of
public sector organizations nationally and offer many references as testimony of our work.
This important engagement will be conducted by Mr. Robert E. Slavin with assistance from Mr. Paul Wenbert..
Both Mr. Slavin and Mr. Wenbert are professional public personnel practitioners with significant direct
management experience. Both are long-term, active members of a variety of professional organizations and
stay abreast of new and changing laws, developments and trends by regularly attending specialized workshops,
seminars and annual conferences. Mr. Slavin is President of SMC and Manager of our Executive Search
practice. Mr. Wenbert is Western Regional Manager for SMC. As such, he has managed or assisted Mr. Slavin
to manage many SMC executive searches including in Colorado. Mr. Slavin and Mr. Wenbert managed recent
searches for both Police Chief and Deputy City Manager for Fort Collins. Mr. Slavin managed the City’s most
recent City Manager search. We both know Fort Collins well.
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PROPOSED PLAN
We recommend a five-step process as follows:
• Develop job qualifications and requirements for the position -- the “recruitment profile”.
• Identify and recruit qualified candidates.
• Evaluate prospective candidates.
• Make recommendations, help in selection and facilitate employment.
• Establish evaluation criteria and follow-up.
Each step of this process is described below.
A. Develop the Position Profile
We will meet with the Mayor and City Council, the City Attorney Selection Committee (Committee) and other
appropriate stake holders of the City’s choosing to learn the City’s needs, focus and requirements such as
experience, education and training as well as preferred management style and personal traits. In developing the
recruitment profile we will spend a considerable amount of time at the beginning of the process in Fort Collins to
gather additional information about the City and to ascertain the unique challenges of the job and the general
environment within which the position functions.
Once we have gained the necessary information, we will prepare a draft recruitment profile and review it with the
City to arrive at a general agreement regarding the specifications for the position. The final profile will include
information about the City of Fort Collins, the City Attorney position, major issues to be faced, the ideal candidate
and the selection criteria established.
B. Identify Qualified Candidates
We will first review our database to find those candidates whom we may already know and/or already have on
file who may meet your specifications. Although the above process is valuable, we will rely most heavily on our
own contacts in related fields and on our own experience. In other words, through networking, we will conduct a
professional search for the best-qualified candidates and invite them to apply for the position. In this effort, we
utilize appropriate professional organizations, our established contacts, and our knowledge of quality
jurisdictions and their employees.
More than 25% of SMC placements are from protected groups. At our clients request, we actively recruit
qualified protected group members. Our consultants hold membership in a variety of professional organizations,
including minority and women based organizations. We utilize our contacts in these and other minority and
women based organizations to achieve a diverse candidate base. We also post announcements on web sites
and publications of minority and women’s organizations.
In consultation with the City, we will prepare and place advertisements in professional publications. We will
acknowledge all resumes received and thoroughly screen all potential candidates.
C. Evaluate Prospective Candidates
Preliminary Screening and Progress Report
Criteria for the preliminary screening will be contained in the approved recruitment profile. They will include such
items as education, Colorado Bar Membership, technical knowledge, experience, accomplishments,
management style, personal traits, etc. Screening of candidates against those criteria will be based on data
contained in the resume and other data provided by the candidates and on our knowledge of the organizations in
which they work. At this stage, each must meet the minimum qualifications specified in the recruitment profile.
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We request that all candidates provide us, in writing, substantial information about their accomplishments and
their management style and philosophy. This information is verified and, at the City's option, may be further
tested by having the finalists respond to a supplemental questionnaire and/or complete management and
leadership style inventories. We interpret these instruments for the City as well.
We will meet with the City to provide a progress report on a number of semifinalist candidates. These individuals
will be top prospects who clearly meet the specifications for the position. With the City’s guidance, we will
narrow the semifinalist candidate group on the basis of refined criteria. During this meeting we will determine the
City’s expectations relative to interview questions that we will write as well as the candidate rating and scoring
processes which will be included in our final report.
D. Selection and Employment
In-depth Screening and Final Report
At this point, we will interview those semifinalist candidates whom you have the greatest interest in. Proper “fit”
is as important as technical ability. We assess both. In order to better assess candidates’ management style
and interpersonal characteristics, we personally interview each in his or her present work environment. We will
closely examine each candidate's experience, qualifications, achievements, management style and interpersonal
skills in view of the selection criteria and our professional expertise in evaluating the quality of such
qualifications, skills and achievements.
We conduct in-depth background checks on those individuals who continue to demonstrate their overall
suitability for the position. Included are detailed and extensive reference checks which cover a minimum period
of ten years. In conducting these, it is our practice to speak directly to individuals who are now or have been in
positions to evaluate the candidate's job performance. We ask each candidate to provide us with a large number
of references. We then network these references to other persons who know the candidate. In this way, we
thoroughly evaluate each candidate. These references and evaluations are combined to provide frank and
objective appraisals of the top candidates.
As part of our evaluation process we conduct credit checks, verify undergraduate and graduate college degrees
and professional licenses and certifications. We also conduct criminal history, civil court records and driving
record checks. SMC contracts with the G4S Corporation to conduct criminal, driving, and civil records checks on
finalist candidates. W we utilize Equifax to perform finalist candidate credit checks and National Student
Clearinghouse to verify candidate educational credentials. At the City's option, we can arrange for assessment
centers and/or psychological (or similar) testing of the candidates. (These optional items will result in extra cost.)
We will then meet with the City to present a group of well-qualified finalist candidates for interviews in Fort
Collins. These final candidates will not be ranked because, at this point, they will all be qualified and it will then
be a matter of chemistry between the candidates and the City that should produce the final selection decision.
Our final report will be presented in a meeting with the City. This written report is a comprehensive document. It
contains our candidate recommendations, details about the search, interview tips, interview questions, candidate
evaluation forms and information about legal vs. illegal inquiries. The report also includes the candidate
interview schedule as well as our recommendations relative to timing, sequencing, location, setting, format, and
conduct of interviews. The report contains comprehensive information about each recommended candidate.
This includes educational and experience information, an evaluation of the candidate's experience relative to the
criteria established by the City, a summary of reference comments and a statement of accomplishments and
management style prepared by the candidate. Present compensation is also provided for each recommended
candidate.
We will provide information about trends in employment, employment contracts and agreements, relocation
expenses, perquisites, appropriate roles for spouses, receptions, etc. We arrange schedules for top candidate
interviews with the City and we will coordinate the entire process.
We will properly handle any and all media relations. Unless otherwise directed, it is our standard practice to tell
all media that we are working on behalf of the City of Fort Collins and that any public statement should come
from the City directly. Within the boundaries of the open records laws, we will not release information to the
media unless specifically directed by you to do so.
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We will notify all unsuccessful candidates of the final decision reached. Finally, we will continue to work for the
City until a suitable candidate is recruited and hired.
SMC is an equal opportunity employer and recruiter and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant
for employment because of race, religion, creed, color, sex, disability or national origin.
E. Establish Evaluation Criteria
Once the new City Attorney has been on board for 30 days or so, we will conduct a session with the City Council
and the new City Attorney to establish mutually agreed upon performance expectations and goals.
F. Follow-up
We will follow-up with the City and the new City Attorney during the first year and assist in making any
adjustments that may be necessary.
G. Reporting
We will keep the City informed, involved in decisions and involved in the search process. We will provide
frequent progress reports.
H. Deliverables
Deliverables include the recruitment profile (draft and final), the advertisement (draft and final), the progress
report (presented in person), the final report with interview tips, interview schedule, interview questions,
candidate resumes, candidate evaluations, candidate writing samples, rating sheets, ranking forms, tabulation
forms and appropriate/inappropriate question list and a negotiated employment agreement between the City and
the selected candidate.
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PROJECT TEAM EXPERIENCE AND CAPACITY
The following resumes represent the project team that will be assigned to this important engagement.
Robert E. Slavin, President
Mr. Slavin will manage and serve as the lead consultant for this project. He is a pioneer in public sector and
nonprofit executive search. He is among the best known and respected professional recruiters in the business.
He is a frequent speaker before professional groups and he has written several articles for professional journals
concerning governmental management. By special invitation, Mr. Slavin assisted the United States Office of
Personnel Management to define and set up the Senior Executive Service for the Federal Government.
Mr. Slavin began his local government career in 1967. His experience includes twelve years working directly for
local governments and it includes seven years as a principal consultant with the government search practice of
Korn/Ferry International, the largest private sector search firm in the world. He headed the local government
search practices for Mercer/Slavin, Incorporated, Mercer, Slavin & Nevins and Slavin, Nevins and Associates,
Inc. Mr. Slavin now heads the executive search practice for Slavin Management Consultants. Clients include
state and local governments, nonprofit and private sector businesses all over the United States. His experience
includes search assignments for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic’s Organizing Committee.
Mr. Slavin's experience and qualifications include organizational analysis, classification and compensation
studies, and assessment centers and human resource’s systems studies.
Before being invited to join Korn/Ferry International, Mr. Slavin served as Assistant City Manager/Director of
Human Resources for the City of Beverly Hills, California.
While at Beverly Hills, Mr. Slavin conducted many executive level recruitment assignments involving nationwide
search and placement. Before joining the City of Beverly Hills, Mr. Slavin was the Assistant Personnel Director
for the City of San Leandro, California.
Before San Leandro, Mr. Slavin was on the personnel staff of Santa Clara County, California. His assignments
included recruitment, classification and selection for the County's Health Department, Medical Center,
Transportation Agency, Sheriff's Office, Superintendent of Schools, Fire Marshall, Assessor's Office, Library
System and County Recorder's Office.
Mr. Slavin received his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of Santa Clara, and
has completed the graduate course work for a Master's degree in Public Administration at California State
University at Hayward. He is a Certified Professional Consultant to Management by the National Bureau of
Certified Consultants.
Organizations
• International City/County Management Association
• American Society for Public Administration
• Government Finance Officer’s Association
• International Personnel Management Association
• IPMA - Human Relations Commission
• IPMA - Publications Review Committee
• Certified Management Consultant (National Bureau of Certified Consultants)
• Southern California Public Labor Relations Council
• Southern California Municipal Assistants
• Bay Area Salary Survey Committee
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Paul Wenbert, SMC Western Regional Manager
Mr. Wenbert has more than thirty years of professional local government experience including twenty-four years
of executive level experience with thirteen of those years as a city manager. Mr. Wenbert joined Slavin
Management Consultants in 2007 as Western Regional Manager. He is headquartered in Mesa, Arizona. Most
recently, Mr. Wenbert completed seven years of service as Deputy City Manager of Mesa. His career highlights
include nine years as City Administrator for Newton, Iowa; four years as Village Manager for Villa Park, Illinois
and four years as Assistant City Manager for Ames, Iowa. Early in his career Mr. Wenbert served as an
administrative intern for Fort Wayne, Indiana and as an administrative assistant for Mesa, Arizona and Marion,
Indiana.
Mr. Wenbert earned his Masters in Public Administration degree from Arizona State University and his Bachelor
of Science degree From Indiana University. He is also an ICMA Credentialed Manager.
His career highlights include:
! Chaired Keep Maytag In Newton Task Force which facilitated retention of more than 2,000 jobs and
addition of 440 jobs and $41 million of investment
! Instituted Productivity Improvement Programs in Newton, Iowa and Villa Park, Illinois resulting in more than
$3 million of savings
! Negotiated revised 28E agreement with twelve local governments for regional landfill operated by City of
Newton and involved in many other intergovernmental relations activities in Newton, Villa Park and Mesa,
Arizona
! Supervised city departments with $470 million budget and 1,100 employees in Mesa, Arizona.
! Directed $80 million five-year Capital Improvements Program budget in Ames
! Served as chief negotiator on collective bargaining team for police, fire and blue collar union negotiations in
Ames
! Worked for the City of Mesa during the time period when it was the fastest growing community in the United
States and was involved with many growth issues such as infrastructure planning and financing, freeway
interchange decisions and allocating resources equitably to newly developed and existing areas of the
community
! Designed and administered first personnel and wage classification system for City of Marion, Indiana
! In all positions enhanced citizen connection to city government through various methods including citizen-
based strategic planning, citizen focus groups, regular community attitude surveys, citizen academies and
providing highlights of items on Council agenda
! In all positions improved staff team-building through city-wide staff development and training and city-wide
committee work assignments
! Served as Vice-President of International City/County Management Association
! Served as President of Iowa City/County Management Association
! Received ICMA Program Excellence Award for Collaborative Children and Youth Initiatives
! Received Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Key Award for Chairing Keep Maytag In Newton
Task Force
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Organizations
< ICMA (Past Executive Board Member and Chair of the three ICMA Committees
< Iowa City/County Management Association (Past President)
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PROJECT TIMETABLE
For this search , we are prepared to adhere to the following time schedule that was provided in the City’s RFP .
However, SMC’s proposed search process (see below) is designed to take between sixty (60) and ninety (90)
days to complete. Using SMC’s timetable and assuming that we begin the search in mid-October and the
availability of key stakeholders to meet, finalist candidate interviews could take place in mid-January.
DAYS
STEPS 1-30 30-45 45-60 60-360
1. DEVELOP SEARCH PROCESS, RECRUITMENT PROFILE
AND ADVERTISING PROGRAM FOR CITY APPROVAL T
2. IDENTIFY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, REVIEW DATA BASE,
NETWORK, RECEIVE AND REVIEW RESUMES T T
3. SCREEN & EVALUATE PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES T
4. PROGRESS MEETING AND REPORT T
5. INTERVIEW AND EVALUATE PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES T T
6. SUBMIT FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS, ASSIST
IN SELECTION, FACILITATE EMPLOYMENT
T
7. ESTABLISH EVALUATION CRITERIA AND FOLLOW-UP T
Approximately twelve to fifteen semifinalist candidates are presented to the City at the progress meetings.
Generally, between five and seven finalist candidates are presented for interviews with the City.
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GUARANTEES
We provide a comprehensive set of assurances and guarantees to our executive recruitment clients that
include:
• We are committed to excellence. We guarantee the highest quality of work and its success in your
environment. To accomplish this, we will continue to work with the City until it is satisfied with the
candidates and a candidate is selected and accepts employment.
• We guarantee our work and will redo the search for the cost of our out-of-pocket expenses only, if the
position is vacated, for any reason, within two years of the employment date of a candidate selected by the
City through our efforts.
• We will never actively recruit any candidate who we have placed nor will we actively recruit any employee
from a client organization for at least two years from the completion date of an assignment.
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COSTS/FEES
Professional Fees
Our fees are based on a rate schedule that reflects the experience of the individual assigned. We use a flat fee
rate schedule. Therefore, there are no project limitations based on annual salary. For this assignment we are
proposing to use only consultants who have specific experience on similar assignments for other clients. We will
use senior consultants where appropriate and to reduce the overall cost. We will use staff consultants when
feasible. The following tables show the level of involvement by project step and cost.
PROJECT COSTS
STEPS
ASSIGNED HOURS (Approximate)
Project RATE (Hr) FEES
Manager
Consultant Total
1. Project Planning/Develop Position Profile/
Prepare and Place Advertising
36 36 75 $2,700
2. Identify & Recruit Candidate/Acknowledge
Resumes
35 35 75 $2,625
35 35 35 $1,225
3. Preliminary Candidate Screening 16 16 75 $1,200
6 6 35 $210
4. Progress Report to City/Reduce
Candidate Pool
16 16 75 $1,200
8 8 35 $280
5. In-depth Candidate Evaluation (Includes
on-site consultant interviews with semi-
finalist candidates)
36 36 75 $2,700
16 16 35 $560
6. Arrange for & Schedule Final Interviews 4 4 75 $300
7. Prepare Final Report with Interview
Questions and Selection Criteria
10 10 75 $750
16 16 35 $560
8. Present Final Report and Attend
Interviews
16 16 75 $1,200
9. Assist in Employee Selection 2 2 75 $150
10. Negotiate Employment Agreement 6 6 75 $450
11. Establish Performance Goals 6 6 No Charge $0
12. Follow-up 4 4 No Charge $0
TOTAL HOURS 187 81 268
TOTAL COSTS $16,110
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Expenses
Actual expenses that SMC incurs in the course of this search will be charged in addition to professional fees.
Major expenses that will be incurred include consultant travel, advertising, messenger services,
communications and background check costs. These expenses will not exceed 55% of the professional fee
($8,860.50). Therefore the total cost for the proposed project will not exceed $24,970.50. The cost for final
candidates to travel to Fort Collins for interviews is not covered by this proposal. Such costs are typically paid
by the City on a reimbursement basis, directly to the candidates, and controlled through the City's prior approval
of the finalist candidates. These costs vary depending on candidate location, espousal involvement, time
required for candidates to be in Fort Collins, etc. For budgeting purposes, an average cost of between $500.00
and $850.00 per candidate would be appropriate. About five candidates are normally recommended for
interviews
Consultant Travel Costs: The client pays direct cost for all necessary consultant travel using coach or, when
available, lower air rates, corporate hotel rates at moderately priced properties (Holiday Inn or equivalent),
rental cars, using the corporate discount and normal meals. Client controls these costs in the following ways:
(1) when appropriate, consultants will accomplish multiple purposes when traveling and will allocate costs to
multiple clients; and (2) the client pre-approves all work plans including all consultant (and candidate) travel.
Office Costs Include: Telephone ($350 flat fee, billed in two installments), FAX, postage, messenger, copier,
and clerical costs.
Average Advertising Costs: Normally about $2,000. Client controls these costs because the advertising
program will be approved by the City prior to implementation.
Should the City's needs result in additional project scope that significantly increases consultant travel and/or
advertising costs, it may be necessary to increase the expense budget for the project.
Your liability to Slavin Management Consultants for services rendered under this agreement will not exceed the
agreed upon price unless an increase is authorized by you in writing.
We will submit monthly invoices for fees and expenses. It is our practice to bill 30% at the start of the searches,
30% at the end of thirty days, 30% at the end of sixty days, and the remaining 10% shortly after the time the
new City Attorney accepts employment with the City. Each invoice will be payable upon receipt for professional
services.
Expenses will be billed in addition and shown as a separate figure. Attached is a pro-forma invoice showing the
level of accounting detail we will provide.
We will comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations of federal, state, and local government entities.
Our ability to carry out the work required will be heavily dependent upon our experience in providing similar
services to others, and we expect to continue such work in the future. We will, to the degree possible, preserve
the confidential nature of any information received from you or developed during the work in accordance with
our professional standards.
We assure you that we will devote our best efforts to carrying out the engagements. The results obtained, our
recommendations, and any written material provided by us will represent our best judgment based on the
information available to us. Our liability, if any, will not be greater than the amount paid to us for the services
rendered.
This proposal constitutes the agreement between us. It cannot be modified except in writing by both parties.
Our agreement will be interpreted according to the laws of the State of Colorado.
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AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
This proposal is presented for Slavin Management Consultants by:
SIGNATURE:
NAME: Robert E. Slavin
TITLE: President
DATE: September 3, 2014
This proposal is accepted for The City of Fort Collins, Colorado by:
SIGNATURE:
NAME:
TITLE:
DATE:
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EXHIBITS
SLAVIN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS 17
PRO FORMA INVOICE
INVOICE DATE:
CLIENT:
ADDRESS:
CITY, STATE:
Progress billing for professional services
rendered in connection with our agreement:
$XXXX.XX
(Invoice __ of __)
Reimbursable expenses at cost:
Airfare $ XXX.XX
Hotel XX.XX
Ground Transportation XX.XX
Meals XX.XX
Tips XX.XX
Telephone XXX.XX
Clerical Support XXX.XX
FAX XX.XX
Messenger Service XX.XX
Copies XX.XX
Postage XX.XX
Misc. Direct Costs XX.XX
Total Expenses $XXXX.XX
TOTAL INVOICE $XXXX.XX
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CLIENT LIST BY CATEGORY
The following list of clients represent organizations for which our principal Consultants performed significant
project work. This client list spans thirty years of experience of SMC consultants. Please contact SMC if you
desire to speak with the individuals who were project contacts.
MUNICIPALITIES
Aiken, South Carolina
Albany, Georgia
Alpharetta, Georgia
Anaheim, California
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Arlington, Texas
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arvada, Colorado
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlantic Beach, Florida
Asheville, North Carolina
Auburn, Maine
Aurora, Colorado
Austin, Texas
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Bentonville, Arkansas
Bergenfield, New Jersey
Berkeley, California
Beverly Hills, California
Birmingham, Alabama
Bisbee, Arizona
Blacksburg, Virginia
Bloomington, Illinois
Boynton Beach, Florida
Branson, Missouri
Brea, California
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Brownsville, Texas
Bryan, Texas
Burbank, California
Camarillo, California
Carson, California
Cary, North Carolina
Casper, Wyoming
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Chesapeake, Virginia
Clearwater, Florida
Cleveland, OH
Columbia, Missouri
Columbus, Georgia
Concord, New Hampshire
Coral Springs, Florida
Corpus Christi, Texas
Corta Madera, California
Creedmoor, North Carolina
Culver City, California
Dallas, Texas
Davenport, Iowa
Davie, Florida
Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, Illinois
Delray Beach, Florida
Del Rio, Texas
Lake Worth, Florida
Lakewood, Colorado
Lapeer, Michigan
Laramie, Wyoming
Laredo, Texas
Lenexa, Kansas
Liberty, Missouri
Lillburn, Georgia
Little Rock, Arkansas
Long Beach, California
Longmont, CO
Loveland, CO
Loveland, OH
Manassas, Virginia
Mansfield, Massachusetts
Miami Beach, Florida
Milwaukie, Oregon
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Miramar, Florida
Modesto, California
Muscatine, Iowa
Neptune Beach, Florida
Newark, Delaware
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Norfolk, Virginia
Norman, Oklahoma
North Las Vegas, Nevada
North Miami Beach, Florida
Northglenn, Colorado
North Port, Florida
Norwich, Connecticut
Oberlin, Ohio
Ocean City, Maryland
Oceanside, California
Olathe, Kansas
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oxnard, California
Palm Bay, Florida
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Palo Alto, California
Panama City, Florida
Park Ridge, Illinois
Pasadena, California
Peoria, Illinois
Phoenix, Arizona
Pittsburg, Kansas
Pompano Beach, Florida
Portage, Michigan
Pueblo, Colorado
Richmond, California
Richmond, Virginia
Riverside, California
Riverview, Michigan
Roanoke, Virginia
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Rockville, Maryland
Sacramento, California
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Salem, Oregon
San Diego, California
Cass County, Michigan
Chesterfield County, Virginia
Clark County, Nevada
Cobb County, Georgia
Dade County, Florida
Eagle County, Colorado
Escambia County, Florida
Fairfax County, Virginia
Forsyth County, Georgia
Fremont County, Colorado
Fresno County, California
Fulton County, Georgia.
Glynn County, Georgia
Gunnison County, Colorado
Hall County, Georgia
Hamilton County, Ohio
Ketchikan-Gateway Borough, Alaska
Lake County, Florida
Lake County, Illinois
La Plata County, Colorado
Leon County, Florida
Lincoln County, North Carolina
Livingston County, Illinois
Los Angeles County, California
Martin County, Florida
McHenry County, Illinois
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Mendocino County, California
Mesa County, Colorado
Moffat County, Colorado
Monterey County, California
Muscatine County, Iowa
New Kent County, Virginia
Orange County, New York
Orange County, North Carolina Oklahoma
Palm Beach County, Florida
Peoria County, Illinois
Pinellas County, Florida
Polk County, Florida
Prince William County, Virginia
Ramsey County, Minnesota
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Saline County, Kansas
San Diego County, California
San Luis Obispo County, California
San Mateo County, California
Sarasota County, Florida
Sedgwick County, Kansas
Seminole County, Florida
Sonoma County, California
Springettsbury Township, Pennsylvania
Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Tazewell County, IL
Volusia County, Florida
Wake County, North Carolina
Washtenaw County, Michigan
Whiteside County, Illinois
Whitfield County, Georgia
Yolo County, California
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Metropolitan Nashville, Tennessee Arts
Commission
Parkland Hospital, Texas
Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
Professional Associations
American Public Works Association
Association of County Commissioners, Georgia
Georgia Municipal Association
International City/County Management
Association
Iowa League of Cities
Missouri Municipal League
School Districts
Adams County School District #14, Commerce
City, Colorado
Lake Sumpter Community College, Florida
Dallas Independent School District, Texas
Transportation Agencies
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, Oakland,
California
Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Oakland,
California
Dallas Area Rapid Transit District, Dallas, Texas
Greater Dayton Regional Transportation
Authority
Kalamazoo County Transportation Authority
Lee County Port Authority, Florida
Metra (Chicago Commuter Rail System)
Port Everglades Authority, Fort Lauderdale,
Florida
Orlando - Orange County Expressway Authority
Port of Sacramento, California
Riverside Transit Agency, California
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District,
California
Sarasota/Manatee Airport Authority, Florida
Southern California Rapid Transit District
Utility Districts
Columbus Water Works, Georgia
Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati,
Ohio
Public Works Commission of Fayetteville, North
Carolina
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority, Virginia
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority, Virginia
Sacramento Municipal Utility District, California
South Florida Water Management District
Spartanburg Utility District, South Carolina
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REFERENCES
Mr. James Dinneen
County Manager
County of Volusia
Thomas C. Kelly
Administration Center
123 W. Indiana Ave.
DeLand, FL 32720
(386) 736-5920
Transit Director - Greater Dayton Regional Transit
Authority (2005)
Human Resources Director - Volusia County (2007)
Budget Director - Volusia County (2008)
Convention Center Search (2009)
jdinneen@co.volusia.fl.us
Mayor Matt Hayek
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Phone: 319.356.5043
Fax: 319.356.5497
City Manager Search (2010)
matt-hayek@iowa-city.org
Mr. Barry Burton
County Administrator
Lake County
18 N County Street
Waukegan, IL 60085-4350
(847)377-2250
Chief Information Officer Search (2005)
Assistant County Administrator Search (2005)
Human Resources Director Search (2004)
Lake County Partners - President (2009)
Assistant County Administrator (2010)
Bburton@lakecountyil.gov
Ms. Melissa Peacor
County Executive
Prince William County
Prince William County
Woodbridge, Virginia 22192
(703) 792-6720
Fire Chief Search (1994)
County Executive Search (2010)
Human Resources Director Search (2012)
mpeacor@pwcgov.org
Mayor Carl Brewer
City of Wichita
455 N. Main Street
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 268-4331
City Manager Search (2008)
Cbrewer@wichita.gov
Ms. Cara Pavlicek
Village Manager
Village of Oak Park
123 Madison Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 358-5770
Village Manager Search (2013)
Village Attorney Search (2013)
EEO STATEMENT
Slavin Management Consultants (SMC) is committed to building a diverse workforce which reflects the face of the
community we serve, honors and respects the differences and abilities of all our employees and residents, and
provides employees with the necessary opportunities, tools, and support to achieve their maximum potential.
Equitably managing a diverse workforce is at the heart of equal opportunity. Valuing diversity is the basis for a policy
of inclusion. Diversity recognizes and respects the multitude of differences which employees bring to the workplace.
Diversity complements organizational values that stress teamwork, leadership, empowerment, and quality service.
Diversity means striving to maintain an environment in which managers value the differences in their employees and
take steps to ensure that all employees know they are welcome.
To achieve workplace equity and inclusion, SMC will observe the practices outlined below:
! We will ensure that we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin,
sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, creed, ancestry, medical condition, or political ideology.
! Our recruiting efforts will ensure that applicant pools are both capable and diverse.
! We will make employment decisions based on job-related criteria and will provide opportunities for entry and
promotion into non-traditional jobs.
! We will ensure a workplace free of all forms of harassment.
! We will develop a procedure for prompt, thorough and impartial investigations of discrimination or harassment
complaints and will act on appropriate measures to provide remedy or relief to individuals who have been victims
of illegal discrimination or harassment.
Measures to ensure accountability for managing diversity will be incorporated into the performance management
system for supervisors and managers. The chief executive officer will evaluate the effectiveness of our diversity
policies and programs.
By creating a workplace where everyone can work towards their maximum potential, SMC will retain quality,
productive employees who will provide excellent services to our clients.
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MINORITY AND WOMEN PLACEMENTS
CLIENT POSITION AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN LATINO
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL County Administrator X
ALBANY, GA City Manager
Police Chief
Assistant City Manager
Human Resources Director
X
X
X
X
ASPEN, CO City Manager X
AUSTIN, TX City Auditor
City Manager
X
X
Police Chief X
BERKELEY, CA City Manager X
Public Works Director X
BEVERLY HILLS, CA Sanitation Director X
Library Director X
BOCA RATON, FL City Manager X
Asst. City Manager X
BOISE, ID Chief Financial Officer X
BROWARD COUNTY, FL Assistant Director of Equal
Employment
X X
BOISE, ID Chief Financial Officer S
BRYAN, TX Municipal Court Judge X
City Manager X
CAMARILLO, CA City Clerk X
CARSON, CA Planning Director X
CHAPEL HILL, NC Transportation Director
Human Resources Director
X
X
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL County Attorney X
CENTRAL CITY ASSN. OF THE
CITY OF LOS ANGELES (CA)
Director of Security X
CHARLOTTE, NC Neighborhood Services Director X
COLUMBIA, MO Police Chief X
CULVER CITY, CA Finance Director X
DALLAS INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT (TX)
Chief Financial Officer X X
DALLAS, TX City Attorney X
DECATUR, GA Chief of Police X
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Executive Director
Alcoholic Beverage Regulations
Commission
X
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CLIENT POSITION AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN LATINO
DURHAM, NC City Manager
City Manager
Police Chief
Public Works Director
X
X
X
X
X
X
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL Assistant County Administrator X
ESCONDIDO, CA Civic Center Construction Mgr X
EVANSTON, IL City Manager X
FRESNO, CA (PIC) Executive Director X
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL Fire Chief X
FORT MYERS, FL City Manager X
FRESNO, CA (PIC) Executive Director X
GAINESVILLE, FL Equal Employment Director X
GLASTONBURY, CT Human Resources Director X X
GREENBELT HOMES, INC.
(MARYLAND)
Executive Director X
GREENSBORO, NC Assistant City Manager X
GREENVILLE, NC City Manager X X
HAMILTON COUNTY, OH Jobs and Family Services Director X
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY (FL)
CHILDREN’S BOARD
Executive Director X
HOLLYWOOD, FL City Manager X
JUPITER, FL Assistant to the City Manager
Public Works Director
X
X
KALAMAZOO, MI City Manager
Assistant City Manager
X
X
LAKE COUNTY, FL County Attorney X
LAKE COUNTY, IL Purchasing Director X
Human Resources Director X
Assistant County Administrator X
LAKE COUNTY, IL HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
Executive Director X
LAKE WORTH, FL Utilities Customer Services
Manager
X
LA PLATA COUNTY, CO Human Services Director X
LEE COUNTY, FL County Administrator
Human Resources Director X
X
LINCOLN ROAD
DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Executive Director X
LONG BEACH, CA Police Chief X
LONG BEACH, CA Executive Director, Civil Service
Commission
X
LONGMONT, CO City Manager X
CLIENT POSITION AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN LATINO
LOS ANGELES, COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Sr. Project Manager X X
Project Manager X
Project Manager X
LOS ANGELES COUNTY (CA)
HEALTH SYSTEMS AGENCY
Executive Director X X
Deputy Exec. Dir. X
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
HEALTH
Public Health Director X
LOS ANGELES OLYMPICS
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Human Resources Director X X
Director of Venues X
METROZOO (MIAMI FL) Director of Marketing X
MEMPHIS (TN) HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Executive Director X
MIAMI (FL) OFF-STREET
PARKING SYSTEM
Finance Director X
MIAMI VALLEY REGIONAL
TRANSIT AUTH. (DAYTON,
OH)
Executive Director X X
MIRAMAR, FL City Manager X
MONTEREY COUNTY, CA Hospital Administrator X
NOAH DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
Executive Director X
NORFOLK, VA Human Resources Director X
Senior Engineer X
NORFOLK, VA Social Services Director X
OAK PARK, IL Village Manager X
OCALA (FL) PUBLIC HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Executive Director X
OBERLIN, OH City Manager X
ORMOND BEACH, FL City Manager X
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK City Manager X
PALM BAY, FL Human Resources Director X
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL Assistant County Administrator X
PALM BEACH COUNTY (FL)
CHILDREN’S SERVICES
BOARD
Executive Director X
PALM BEACH COUNTY (FL)
HEALTH CARE DISTRICT
Executive Director X
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL City Manager (1992)
City Manager (1999)
X
X
PALO ALTO, CA City Attorney X
PEORIA (IL) PUBLIC HOUSING
AUTHORITY
CLIENT POSITION AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN LATINO
PHOENIX, AZ Chief of Police X
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA County Executive
Human Resources Director
Fire Chief
X
X
X
X
X
RICHMOND, CA City Manager X
RICHMOND, VA Director of Public Health X
ROANOKE, VA Police Chief
Economic Development Director
Assistant City Manager
Director of Human Services
X
X
X
X
X
ROCKVILLE, MD Assistant City Manager X
SACRAMENTO, CA Human Resources Director X X
SAGINAW, MI Police Chief X
SAN DIEGO, CA City Manager X
SAN FRANCISCO, CA Assistant City Administrator X
SAN JOSE, CA Police Chief X
SANTA MONICA, CA Deputy City Manager X
SARASOTA, FL Human Resources Director X
SARASOTA COUNTY, FL Deputy County Administrator X
SELMA, AL Chief of Police X
SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH City Administrator X
SUNNYVALE, CA Public Information Officer
City Clerk
X
X
STRATFORD, CT Human Resources Director X
TAKOMA PARK, MD City Manager X
Recreation Director X X
Housing and Community
Development Director
X
Public Works Director X
THORNTON, CO Public Information Officer X
TOPEKA, KS City Manager
Police Chief
X
X
VENICE, FL Police Chief X
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA Human Resources Director X
VIRGINIA BEACH PARK
TRUST (FL)
Executive Director X
VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL County Manager
Budget Director
X X
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CLIENT POSITION AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN LATINO
WACO, TX Deputy City Manager X
Exec. Dir. - Support Services X
Assistant City Manager X
Director of Facilities X
WAKE COUNTY, NC Human Services Director X
THE WEINGART CENTER (LOS
ANGELES)
Executive Director X
WEST COVINA, CA Planning Director X X
WEST MIFFLIN, PA Town Administrator X
WEST PALM BEACH, FL Assistant City Administrator X X
WICHITA, KS Human Resources Dir X X
Community Services Dir X X
Communications Director X
Director of Libraries X
Housing and Development
Director
X X
City Manager X
YPSILANTI, MI City Manager X
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF
FLORIDA (DADE COUNTY)
Executive Director X
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Executive Director X
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SLAVIN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS 26
cpavlicek@oak-park.us
Mayor Doug Echols
City of Rock Hill
155 Johnston Street
Rock Hills, SC 29731-1706
(803) 329-7011
City Manager Search (2010)
dechols@cityofrockhill.com
Charlotte J. Nash
Chairman, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center
75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770) 822-7009
County Attorney Seaach (2014)
Charlotte.Nash@gwinnettcounty.com
Commissioner Bob Dallari
Seminole County
Board of County Commissioners
1101 East 1st Street
Sanford, FL 32771
Fax: (407) 665-7958
Phone: (407) 665-7215
County Attorney Search (2011)
fmacdonald@seminolecountyfl.gov
Mr. Bobby King
Chief Human Resources Officer
City of Longmont
Civic Center Complex
350 Kimbark Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 651-8605
bobby.king@ci.lomgmont.co.us
City Manager Search (2012)
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Development Groups
Arrowhead Regional Development, Duluth,
Minnesota
Columbia Development Corporation, South
Carolina
Fresno Economic Development Commission,
California
Fresno Redevelopment Authority, California
GoTopeka, Inc., Kansas
Lincoln Road Development Corporation, Miami
Beach, FL
Los Angeles, California, Community
Redevelopment Agency
Mid-American Regional Council, Kansas City,
Missouri
West Palm Beach Downtown Development
Authority, Florida
Housing Authorities
California Housing Finance Agency
Jefferson County Housing Authority, Alabama
Las Vegas Housing Authority
Memphis Housing Authority, Tennessee
Ocala Housing Authority, Florida
Peoria Housing Authority, Illinois
Libraries
Birmingham, Alabama Public Library
Central Arkansas Library System
Lexington, Kentucky Library System
Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma
Moline Public Library
Non-Profits and Other Governmental
Jurisdictions
California State Government
CDC Federal Credit Union, Atlanta, Georgia
District of Columbia
Fresno Employment and Training Commission,
California
Jefferson County Personnel Board, Alabama
Local Government Insurance Trust, Maryland
Los Angeles, California Department of
Community Public HealthLos Angeles, California
Music Center Operating Company
Los Angeles Olympics Organizing Committee
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San Fernando, California
San Francisco, California
San Jose, California
San Juan Capistrano, California
Sandersville, Georgia
Santa Ana, California
Santa Monica, California
Sarasota, Florida
Shaker Heights, Ohio
Simi Valley, California
Sioux City, Iowa
Snellville, Georgia
South Brunswick Township, New Jersey
Springfield, Missouri
Stratford, Connecticut
Storm Lake, Iowa
Sunnyvale, California
Sunrise, Florida
Takoma Park, Maryland
Tipp City, OH
Titusville, Florida
Thornton, Colorado
Traverse City, Michigan
Topeka, Kansas
Turlock, California
Upper Arlington, Ohio
Urbandale, Iowa
Valdez, Alaska
Venice, FL
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Waco, Texas
Warrensburg, Missouri
Washington, Illinois
West Des Moines, Iowa
West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hollywood, California
West Palm Beach, Florida
Wichita, Kansas
Windham, Connecticut
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winter Park, Florida
Worthington, Minnesota
Ypsilanti, Michigan
COUNTIES
Alameda County, California
Albemarle County, Virginia
Arapahoe County, Colorado
Beaufort County, South Carolina
Broward County, Florida
Brown County, Wisconsin
Buffalo County, Nebraska
Chaffee County, Colorado
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Denton, Texas
Destin, Florida
Dothan, Alabama
Dubuque, Iowa
Duluth, Georgia
Dunedin, Florida
Durham, North Carolina
Eagle Pass, Texas
East Brunswick Township, New Jersey
Edmond, Oklahoma
Elgin, Illinois
Enfield, Connecticut
Escondido, California
Evanston, Illinois
Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Worth, Texas
Franklin, Tennessee
Frisco, Colorado
Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, Georgia
Galesburg, Illinois
Garden City, New York
Glastonbury, Connecticut
Glendale, Arizona
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Greensboro, North Carolina
Gulfport, Florida
Hardeeville, SC
Hemet, California
Hercules, California
Highland Park, Illinois
Hollywood, Florida
Homestead, Florida
Huntington Beach, California
Independence, Missouri
Independence, Kansas
Iowa City, Iowa
Jacksonville Beach, Florid
Jupiter, Florida
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kansas City, Missouri
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