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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-06-20 City Commission Packet Materials - C16. PSA w Affion for HR Dir Recruitment
Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Kristin Donald, Finance Director
SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement with Affion for the Human Resources
Director Recruitment.
MEETING DATE: October 6, 2020
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Consent
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to sign the Professional Services Agreement with Affion for the Human Resources Director Recruitment.
BACKGROUND: In August, the City requested proposals for the recruitment of the Human Resources Director. Of the proposals submitted Affion was selected.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES: None
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the Commission FISCAL EFFECTS: Will paid for out of the General Fund from the Human Resources
Department’s vacancy savings.
Attachments: PSA Report compiled on: 09/24/20
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 6th day of October, 2020 (“Effective
Date”), by and between the CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, a self-governing municipal
corporation organized and existing under its Charter and the laws of the State of Montana, 121 North
Rouse Street, Bozeman, Montana, with a mailing address of PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771,
hereinafter referred to as “City,” and, Affion, hereinafter referred to as “Contractor.” The City and
Contractor may be referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”
In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the receipt and
sufficiency whereof being hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Purpose: City agrees to enter this Agreement with Contractor to perform for City
services described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference made
a part hereof.
2. Term/Effective Date: This Agreement is effective upon the Effective Date, unless
earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement.
3. Scope of Services: Contractor will perform the work and provide the services in
accordance with the requirements of the Scope of Services. For conflicts between this Agreement and
the Scope of Services, unless specifically provided otherwise, the Agreement governs.
4. Payment: City agrees to pay Contractor the amount specified in the Scope of
Services. Any alteration or deviation from the described services that involves additional costs above
the Agreement amount will be performed by Contractor after written request by the City, and will
become an additional charge over and above the amount listed in the Scope of Services. The City
must agree in writing upon any additional charges.
5. Contractor’s Representations: To induce City to enter into this Agreement,
Contractor makes the following representations:
a. Contractor has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of this Agreement, the
Scope of Services, and with all local conditions and federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules,
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and regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress or performance of the Scope of Services.
b. Contractor represents and warrants to City that it has the experience and ability to
perform the services required by this Agreement; that it will perform the services in a professional,
competent and timely manner and with diligence and skill; that it has the power to enter into and
perform this Agreement and grant the rights granted in it; and that its performance of this Agreement
shall not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party, whether rights of copyright, trademark,
privacy, publicity, libel, slander or any other rights of any nature whatsoever, or violate any federal,
state and municipal laws. The City will not determine or exercise control as to general procedures or
formats necessary to have these services meet this warranty.
6. Independent Contractor Status/Labor Relations: The parties agree that Contractor
is an independent contractor for purposes of this Agreement and is not to be considered an employee
of the City for any purpose. Contractor is not subject to the terms and provisions of the City’s
personnel policies handbook and may not be considered a City employee for workers’ compensation
or any other purpose. Contractor is not authorized to represent the City or otherwise bind the City in
any dealings between Contractor and any third parties.
Contractor shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Workers’ Compensation Act,
Title 39, Chapter 71, Montana Code Annotated (MCA), and the Occupational Disease Act of
Montana, Title 39, Chapter 71, MCA. Contractor shall maintain workers’ compensation coverage for
all members and employees of Contractor’s business, except for those members who are exempted
by law.
Contractor shall furnish the City with copies showing one of the following: (1) a binder for
workers’ compensation coverage by an insurer licensed and authorized to provide workers’
compensation insurance in the State of Montana; or (2) proof of exemption from workers’
compensation granted by law for independent contractors.
In the event that, during the term of this Agreement, any labor problems or disputes of any
type arise or materialize which in turn cause any services to cease for any period of time, Contractor
specifically agrees to take immediate steps, at its own expense and without expectation of
reimbursement from City, to alleviate or resolve all such labor problems or disputes. The specific
steps Contractor shall take shall be left to the discretion of Contractor; provided, however, that
Contractor shall bear all costs of any related legal action. Contractor shall provide immediate relief
to the City so as to permit the services to continue at no additional cost to City.
Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from any and all claims,
demands, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities arising out of, resulting from, or occurring in
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connection with any labor problems or disputes or any delays or stoppages of work associated with
such problems or disputes.
7. Indemnity/Waiver of Claims/Insurance: For other than professional services
rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor agrees to release, defend, indemnify, and
hold harmless the City, its agents, representatives, employees, and officers (collectively referred to
for purposes of this Section as the City) from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, fees
and costs (including attorney’s fees and the costs and fees of expert witness and consultants), losses,
expenses, liabilities (including liability where activity is inherently or intrinsically dangerous) or
damages of whatever kind or nature connected therewith and without limit and without regard to the
cause or causes thereof or the negligence of any party or parties that may be asserted against,
recovered from or suffered by the City occasioned by, growing or arising out of or resulting from or
in any way related to: (i) the negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of the Contractor; or (ii)
any negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of any of the Contractor’s agents.
For the professional services rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor
agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless against claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and
expenses, including reasonable defense attorney fees, to the extent caused by the negligence or
intentional misconduct of the Contractor or Contractor’s agents or employees.
Such obligations shall not be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce other rights or obligations
of indemnity that would otherwise exist. The indemnification obligations of this Section must not be
construed to negate, abridge, or reduce any common-law or statutory rights of the City as
indemnitee(s) which would otherwise exist as to such indemnitee(s).
Contractor’s indemnity under this Section shall be without regard to and without any right to
contribution from any insurance maintained by City.
Should the City be required to bring an action against the Contractor to assert its right to
defense or indemnification under this Agreement or under the Contractor’s applicable insurance
policies required below, the City shall be entitled to recover reasonable costs and attorney fees
incurred in asserting its right to indemnification or defense but only if a court of competent
jurisdiction determines the Contractor was obligated to defend the claim(s) or was obligated to
indemnify the City for a claim(s) or any portion(s) thereof.
In the event of an action filed against the City resulting from the City’s performance under
this Agreement, the City may elect to represent itself and incur all costs and expenses of suit.
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Contractor also waives any and all claims and recourse against the City, including the right of
contribution for loss or damage to person or property arising from, growing out of, or in any way
connected with or incident to the performance of this Agreement except “responsibility for [City’s]
own fraud, for willful injury to the person or property of another, or for violation of law, whether
willful or negligent” as per 28-2-702, MCA.
These obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement and the services performed
hereunder.
In addition to and independent from the above, Contractor shall at Contractor’s expense secure
insurance coverage through an insurance company or companies duly licensed and authorized to
conduct insurance business in Montana which insures the liabilities and obligations specifically
assumed by the Contractor in this Section. The insurance coverage shall not contain any exclusion
for liabilities specifically assumed by the Contractor in this Section.
The insurance shall cover and apply to all claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and
expenses that may be asserted or claimed against, recovered from, or suffered by the City without
limit and without regard to the cause therefore and which is acceptable to the City. Contractor shall
furnish to the City an accompanying certificate of insurance and accompanying endorsements in
amounts not less than as follows:
• Workers’ Compensation – statutory;
• Employers’ Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate;
• Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual
aggregate;
• Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 property damage/bodily injury per accident; and
• Professional Liability - $1,000,000 per claim; $2,000,000 annual aggregate.
The above amounts shall be exclusive of defense costs. The City shall be endorsed as an
additional or named insured on a primary non-contributory basis on both the Commercial General
and Automobile Liability policies. The insurance and required endorsements must be in a form
suitable to City and shall include no less than a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation or non-renewal.
Contractor shall notify City within two (2) business days of Contractor’s receipt of notice that any
required insurance coverage will be terminated or Contractor’s decision to terminate any required
insurance coverage for any reason.
The City must approve all insurance coverage and endorsements prior to the Contractor
commencing work.
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8. Termination for Contractor’s Fault:
a. If Contractor refuses or fails to timely do the work, or any part thereof, or fails
to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement, or otherwise breaches any terms or
conditions of this Agreement, the City may, by written notice, terminate this Agreement and
the Contractor’s right to proceed with all or any part of the work (“Termination Notice Due
to Contractor’s Fault”). The City may then take over the work and complete it, either with its
own resources or by re-letting the contract to any other third party.
b. In the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 8, Contractor shall be
entitled to payment only for those services Contractor actually rendered.
c. Any termination provided for by this Section 8 shall be in addition to any other
remedies to which the City may be entitled under the law or at equity.
d. In the event of termination under this Section 8, Contractor shall, under no
circumstances, be entitled to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business
opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits
damages of any nature arising, or claimed to have arisen, as a result of the termination.
9. Termination for City’s Convenience:
a. Should conditions arise which, in the sole opinion and discretion of the City,
make it advisable to the City to cease performance under this Agreement, the City may
terminate this Agreement by written notice to Contractor (“Notice of Termination for City’s
Convenience”). The termination shall be effective in the manner specified in the Notice of
Termination for City’s Convenience and shall be without prejudice to any claims that the City
may otherwise have against Contractor.
b. Upon receipt of the Notice of Termination for City’s Convenience, unless
otherwise directed in the Notice, the Contractor shall immediately cease performance under
this Agreement and make every reasonable effort to refrain from continuing work, incurring
additional expenses or costs under this Agreement and shall immediately cancel all existing
orders or contracts upon terms satisfactory to the City. Contractor shall do only such work as
may be necessary to preserve, protect, and maintain work already completed or immediately
in progress.
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c. In the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 9, Contractor is entitled
to payment only for those services Contractor actually rendered on or before the receipt of the
Notice of Termination for City’s Convenience.
d. The compensation described in Section 9(c) is the sole compensation due to
Contractor for its performance of this Agreement. Contractor shall, under no circumstances,
be entitled to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business opportunity, lost
productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits damages of any
nature arising, or claimed to have arisen, as a result of the termination.
10. Limitation on Contractor’s Damages; Time for Asserting Claim:
a. In the event of a claim for damages by Contractor under this Agreement,
Contractor’s damages shall be limited to contract damages and Contractor hereby expressly
waives any right to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business
opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits
damages of any nature or kind.
b. In the event Contractor wants to assert a claim for damages of any kind or
nature, Contractor shall provide City with written notice of its claim, the facts and
circumstances surrounding and giving rise to the claim, and the total amount of damages
sought by the claim, within thirty (30) days of the facts and circumstances giving rise to the
claim. In the event Contractor fails to provide such notice, Contractor shall waive all rights
to assert such claim.
11. Representatives and Notices:
a. City’s Representative: The City’s Representative for the purpose of this
Agreement shall be Jamie Norby or such other individual as City shall designate in writing.
Whenever approval or authorization from or communication or submission to City is required
by this Agreement, such communication or submission shall be directed to the City’s
Representative and approvals or authorizations shall be issued only by such Representative;
provided, however, that in exigent circumstances when City’s Representative is not available,
Contractor may direct its communication or submission to other designated City personnel or
agents as designated by the City in writing and may receive approvals or authorization from
such persons.
b. Contractor’s Representative: The Contractor’s Representative for the
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purpose of this Agreement shall be Gina Sprowls or such other individual as Contractor shall
designate in writing. Whenever direction to or communication with Contractor is required by
this Agreement, such direction or communication shall be directed to Contractor’s
Representative; provided, however, that in exigent circumstances when Contractor’s
Representative is not available, City may direct its direction or communication to other
designated Contractor personnel or agents.
c. Notices: All notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and
shall be provided to the Representatives named in this Section. Notices shall be deemed given
when delivered, if delivered by courier to Party’s address shown above during normal business
hours of the recipient; or when sent, if sent by email or fax (with a successful transmission
report) to the email address or fax number provided by the Party’s Representative; or on the
fifth business day following mailing, if mailed by ordinary mail to the address shown above,
postage prepaid.
12. Permits: Contractor shall provide all notices, comply with all applicable laws,
ordinances, rules, and regulations, obtain all necessary permits, licenses, including a City of Bozeman
business license, and inspections from applicable governmental authorities, and pay all fees and
charges in connection therewith.
13 Laws and Regulations: Contractor shall comply fully with all applicable state and
federal laws, regulations, and municipal ordinances including, but not limited to, all workers’
compensation laws, all environmental laws including, but not limited to, the generation and disposal
of hazardous waste, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the safety rules, codes, and
provisions of the Montana Safety Act in Title 50, Chapter 71, MCA, all applicable City, County, and
State building and electrical codes, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all non-discrimination,
affirmative action, and utilization of minority and small business statutes and regulations.
14. Nondiscrimination and Equal Pay: The Contractor agrees that all hiring by
Contractor of persons performing this Agreement shall be on the basis of merit and qualifications.
The Contractor will have a policy to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all
applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and contracts. The Contractor will
not refuse employment to a person, bar a person from employment, or discriminate against a person
in compensation or in a term, condition, or privilege of employment because of race, color, religion,
creed, political ideas, sex, age, marital status, national origin, actual or perceived sexual orientation,
gender identity, physical or mental disability, except when the reasonable demands of the position
require an age, physical or mental disability, marital status or sex distinction. The Contractor shall
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be subject to and comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 140, Title 2, United
States Code, and all regulations promulgated thereunder.
Contractor represents it is, and for the term of this Agreement will be, in compliance with the
requirements of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act).
Contractor must report to the City any violations of the Montana Equal Pay Act that Contractor has
been found guilty of within 60 days of such finding for violations occurring during the term of this
Agreement.
Contractor shall require these nondiscrimination terms of its subcontractors providing services
under this Agreement.
15. Intoxicants; DOT Drug and Alcohol Regulations/Safety and Training: Contractor
shall not permit or suffer the introduction or use of any intoxicants, including alcohol or illegal drugs,
by any employee or agent engaged in services to the City under this Agreement while on City property
or in the performance of any activities under this Agreement. Contractor acknowledges it is aware of
and shall comply with its responsibilities and obligations under the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) regulations governing anti-drug and alcohol misuse prevention plans and related testing. City
shall have the right to request proof of such compliance and Contractor shall be obligated to furnish
such proof.
The Contractor shall be responsible for instructing and training the Contractor's employees
and agents in proper and specified work methods and procedures. The Contractor shall provide
continuous inspection and supervision of the work performed. The Contractor is responsible for
instructing its employees and agents in safe work practices.
16. Modification and Assignability: This Agreement may not be enlarged, modified or
altered except by written agreement signed by both parties hereto. The Contractor may not
subcontract or assign Contractor’s rights, including the right to compensation or duties arising
hereunder, without the prior written consent of the City. Any subcontractor or assignee will be bound
by all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
17. Reports/Accountability/Public Information: Contractor agrees to develop and/or
provide documentation as requested by the City demonstrating Contractor’s compliance with the
requirements of this Agreement. Contractor shall allow the City, its auditors, and other persons
authorized by the City to inspect and copy its books and records for the purpose of verifying that the
reimbursement of monies distributed to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement was used in
compliance with this Agreement and all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. The
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Contractor shall not issue any statements, releases or information for public dissemination without
prior approval of the City.
18. Non-Waiver: A waiver by either party of any default or breach by the other party of
any terms or conditions of this Agreement does not limit the other party’s right to enforce such term
or conditions or to pursue any available legal or equitable rights in the event of any subsequent default
or breach.
19. Attorney’s Fees and Costs: In the event it becomes necessary for either Party to
retain an attorney to enforce any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement or to give any notice
required herein, then the prevailing Party or the Party giving notice shall be entitled to reasonable
attorney's fees and costs, including fees, salary, and costs of in-house counsel including the City
Attorney’s Office staff.
20. Taxes: Contractor is obligated to pay all taxes of any kind or nature and make all
appropriate employee withholdings.
21. Dispute Resolution:
a. Any claim, controversy, or dispute between the parties, their agents,
employees, or representatives shall be resolved first by negotiation between senior-level
personnel from each party duly authorized to execute settlement agreements. Upon mutual
agreement of the parties, the parties may invite an independent, disinterested mediator to assist
in the negotiated settlement discussions.
b. If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days from the
date the dispute was first raised, then such dispute may only be resolved in a court of
competent jurisdiction in compliance with the Applicable Law provisions of this Agreement.
22. Survival: Contractor’s indemnification shall survive the termination or expiration of
this Agreement for the maximum period allowed under applicable law.
23. Headings: The headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not
be construed as a part of the Agreement or as a limitation on the scope of the particular paragraphs to
which they refer.
24. Severability: If any portion of this Agreement is held to be void or unenforceable, the
balance thereof shall continue in effect.
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25. Applicable Law: The parties agree that this Agreement is governed in all respects by
the laws of the State of Montana.
26. Binding Effect: This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the heirs,
legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the parties.
27. No Third-Party Beneficiary: This Agreement is for the exclusive benefit of the
parties, does not constitute a third-party beneficiary agreement, and may not be relied upon or
enforced by a third party.
28. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which together
constitute one instrument.
29. Integration: This Agreement and all Exhibits attached hereto constitute the entire
agreement of the parties. Covenants or representations not contained herein or made a part thereof
by reference, are not binding upon the parties. There are no understandings between the parties other
than as set forth in this Agreement. All communications, either verbal or written, made prior to the
date of this Agreement are hereby abrogated and withdrawn unless specifically made a part of this
Agreement by reference.
30. Consent to Electronic Signatures: The Parties have consented to execute this
Agreement electronically in conformance with the Montana Uniform Electronic Transactions Act,
Title 30, Chapter 18, Part 1, MCA.
**** END OF AGREEMENT EXCEPT FOR SIGNATURES ****
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and
year first above written or as recorded in an electronic signature.
CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA ____________________________________
CONTRACTOR (Type Name Above)
By________________________________ By__________________________________
Jeff Mihelich, City Manager
Print Name: ___________________________
Print Title: ____________________________
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By_______________________________
Greg Sullivan, Bozeman City Attorney
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We deliver leaders. Our executive recruiting specialists have national contacts
within the public sector and professional organizations – allowing us to find a
broad range of talent. We rigorously qualify and investigate each candidate. We
won’t just pull names out of a database. When we are finished, you will have
candidates that meet or exceed your expectations.
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09/03/2020
Kristin Donald
Finance Director and Acting HR Director
City of Bozeman
121 N Rouse Ave
Bozeman, MT 59715
Dear Kristin,
Thank you for the opportunity to submit our offer of executive search services for the Human
Resources Director position.
Affion Public is an executive search firm that specializes in identifying and placing exceptional
executive level candidates within the public sector. We have built a successful practice on
placing public sector executives and have a reputation for developing excellent working
relationships with the clients we serve.
Our partnership approach and high quality of work fosters the level of comfort our clients’ value
and deserve. With our high touch style, we’ll be able to provide you with the attention that you warrant and deserve for this very important search. Our search process and collaborative
approach has enabled Affion Public to conduct multiple searches for the majority of the clients
we serve.
We differentiate ourselves from our competition by seeking out passive, as well as, active
candidates that will best meet the needs of our clients. By conducting searches in this manner,
we are able to provide a tailored pool of candidates rather than recycling the same candidates
search after search. Our commitment to diversity and success at targeting minority candidates
has also helped to set us apart from other firms.
On behalf of Affion Public, we will be thrilled to be your firm of choice! Please feel free to contact
me directly at 717-576-9847 or via email at reilly@affionpublic.com. I look forward to speaking
with you in the near future.
Best Regards,
Scott Reilly
CEO, Affion Public
Corporate Address:
PO Box 794
Hershey, PA 17033
www.affionpublic.com
888.321.4922 toll free
717.214.4922 local
Delivering Leaders.
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Corporate Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 794 Hershey, PA 17033
888-321-4922
www.affionpublic.com
City of Bozeman, MT
Human Resources Director
09/03/2020
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 2
Company Profile ............................................................................................................................. 3
Why Affion? .................................................................................................................................... 3
What We Do Differently ................................................................................................................. 4
Relevant Search Experience ........................................................................................................... 5
Objectives and Approach ................................................................................................................ 6
Developing the Candidate Profile ....................................................................................................7
Input from Stakeholders ..................................................................................................................7
Candidate Pool ................................................................................................................................ 8
Affion Process in Screening ............................................................................................................ 8
Statement of Diversity ................................................................................................................... 11
Individuals Assigned to Search:..................................................................................................... 12
Cost ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Guarantee: ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Reference List ................................................................................................................................ 15
Client List ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Affion Disclaimer
Copyright © 2009 by Affion Public, LLC. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America.
The information in this document is the exclusive property of Affion Public, LLC. The data and trade
secrets contained herein are submitted for use solely by the City of Bozeman, MT. The reproduction of
this document or any portion thereof, in any form, without the express written consent of Affion Public,
LLC is forbidden.
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Company Profile
Affion Public is deeply rooted in the public sector, providing executive search services for state and local
government, education and non-profit organizations since 2000.
Our executive search division specializes in identifying the nation’s best and brightest executives and
delivering those individuals to our public sector clients. Our partners are typically state, county, city, and government organizations as well as non-profits. Recognized as a leader in public sector executive
searches, Affion has attained “preferred” vendor status or an exclusive relationship with a majority of its
client partners.
Affion’s corporate address is P.O. Box 794, Hershey, PA 17033.
Why Affion?
We are different. As a company, our strengths lie in our people, our passion, and our commitment. Affion employs an extremely talented group of professionals that bring a diverse set of skills and an average of
over 10 years of experience in government and private sector venues. Extraordinary, trusted client
partnerships have separated us from others in the industry. Embracing a small business approach has
enabled the entrepreneurial spirit of Affion, while also ensuring a personalized approach and customized
solution for our partners.
It is our unique understanding of the complexities of the public sector that gives us an edge. We know
what to challenge potential candidates on, and we know how to discern and qualify the very specific set of skills an executive needs in order to succeed within the public realm. Our particular expertise lies in our
ability to reach out to and ultimately attract the best and the brightest into the public executive domain.
Short and long term, Affion is looking for valued, long lasting partnerships, where we can have a real and positive effect for our client.
Our public sector team provides a full range of customized executive recruiting and management
consulting services. Particular areas of expertise lie within strategy, human resources, process and
solutions. We have served in an advisory capacity to state, city, and municipal governments across the
country.
Historically, our specialized executive recruitment services have been client driven. By building strong
client partnerships, and practicing due diligence, we gain an invaluable understanding of the mission,
motivation and culture of our client. This has allowed us to successfully recruit across all departmental
disciplines and ultimately to provide top executives to an array of governmental agencies and authorities (e.g. Information Systems, Public Safety, Engineering, Health and Human Services, Water Utilities,
Economic Development, Assistant City Managers, City Managers, etc.).
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What We Do Differently
Our executive search goal is to specify, identify, qualify and deliver candidates that meet or exceed your
expectations. After consulting with client executives and stakeholders, we utilize a systematic search
methodology to customize and tailor the ideal candidate and position profile to meet the specified need.
Targeting organizations that are similar to our client, we set out to find individuals that meet and exceed
the background, education, experience, and personal characteristics required. This is done in a highly
confidential manner and in compliance with applicable legal standards. Once a potential candidate has
been identified, they will enter into a rigorous qualifying process to further establish the “fit”. A comprehensive confidential report on each of the selected candidates is prepared to include pertinent
information relative to the candidates work history and background. A professional appraisal of the
candidates’ competencies compared to the specific requirements will be provided as a continuum to the report. In the form of a portfolio presentation, we meet with the stakeholders to make our
recommendations. We deliver individuals that are competent, qualified, and capable. We deliver
solutions.
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Relevant Search Experience
City of Asheville, NC
• Human Resources Director (2016) City of Boulder, CO
• Human Resources Director (2013) City of Greeley, CO
• Human Resources Director (2020) City of Fort Collins, CO
• Human Resources Manager (2016) City of Irving, TX
• Director of Human Resources (2007)
• Assistant Director of Human Resources (2007)
City of Lynwood, CA
• Director of Human Resources (2007)
City of Mesa, AZ
• Director of Human Resources (2007)
City of Phoenix, AZ
• Director of Human Resources (2015, 2017)
City of Round Rock, TX
• Director of Human Resources (2012)
City of San Marcos, TX
• Human Resources Director (2011) Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board, MN
• Human Resources Manager (2013)
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Objectives and Approach
1. Establishing the Timeline – we will work closely with you to determine your ideal start date for your
executive and then work to make sure that we agree on all target dates and activities.
2. Input from Key Decision Makers – we will meet with all parties who will be impacted by this executive
to seek input, which will also help us understand the company, the people and the working environment. This
can include setting up public forums to engage the community in assisting in the process.
3. Developing the Candidate Profile – through extensive interviews we will gain a complete understanding
of the mission and goals of the company and begin to create the profile of the executive you are seeking.
4. Candidate Pool and Search Techniques – we will use our own extensive internal database, our personal
and professional connections, competitor intelligence, targeted recruiting, industry specific sourcing and other
recruiting tools to begin to identify the perfect candidate.
5. Screening Process – we will conduct interviews to qualify each candidate, whether it is an internal
candidate or an external one, prior to presentation to you, and will conduct an extensive background check on
each potential candidate.
6. Selecting Candidates for Client Review – we will present the key decision makers with a portfolio of
candidates for consideration and will discuss each candidate’s skills and qualifications in detail.
7. Choosing the Finalists and the Interview – once the client has reviewed the candidates and has selected
the finalists, interviews with the key decision makers or the selection committee will begin.
8. Hiring – all candidates will have been pre-qualified on the salary range; benefits and we will assist in all
final employment matters.
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Developing the Candidate Profile
Affion’s approach to executive searches is a very personal and systematic one. Our success is dependent on the access and information granted to us by the client organization, so that we can gather all the information
possible to have a true understanding of the client’s needs. Only if we know the organization intimately and
develop a very thorough and detailed profile of the ideal candidate, can we be assured of the right match for the
organization and the individual who is ultimately selected.
We pride ourselves in the value we bring to the table by working with the client to develop the profile of the ideal
candidate from which to conduct our search. We do this by spending a great deal of time with the chief decision
makers, elected officials, etc. at the very beginning, learning the history of the position, the mission and goals of
the organization, the past successes and failures of the position, staff, budget and virtually everything the
selected candidate would need to have experience and success addressing. In order for us to locate the ideal
leader for an organization, we must know where that organization wants to go and what it will take to get it there.
Each search is different, and we invest as much time in getting to know the style and organizational culture of
our client as we do getting to know each candidate under consideration. We develop a strong relationship with
the decision makers and people with whom the potential candidates would be working to ensure the right match.
We spend time with the decision maker(s) to understand their idea of the "ideal" candidate, their own
management style, and what the position means to them and to the organization. We learn and adopt the
organization’s vision, so that we are able to recruit candidates who will embrace those goals and lead a strategy that will support that vision.
We prefer to interview other successful executives at the peer level of the vacant position to get an understanding of the kind of leaders who are successful in the organization. We also find it valuable to interview some
subordinate level staff, if possible, to assess some of the challenges or strengths within the current resources that
the incoming executive would find.
These early stages of the search are, in our mind, the most important. Our entire search team, including our
assigned recruiter(s), is involved in this information gathering/ relationship process from the beginning so we
all know exactly what our client is seeking in applicants and are qualifying candidates on the client’s
organizational culture.
For national searches, our team also investigates the community in which the position resides. We investigate
the public and private school options, and even spend time with a realtor to get a feel of the local housing market
for relocation. All of this helps us when we screen and sell candidates on the position.
From the interviews and fact gathering, we will prepare a comprehensive candidate recruitment profile for the
position, with the desired qualifications and characteristics, for approval by the client's designee(s). It is from
this customized profile that we conduct our systematic search.
Input from Stakeholders
The first steps in any search begin with our onsite stakeholder meetings. The purpose of the stakeholder
interviews is to allow Affion an intimate understanding of the organization, the people and the environment.
These interviews are how we develop the two key profiles in which the search is built around. The first profile is
the position profile. The position profile includes not only the requirements the successful individual will possess but also what they will be doing on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. This profile is critical in analyzing
the potential candidate’s previous experience. The second profile is the candidate profile in which we spoke
previously about. This profile allows Affion to define the type of individuals that will be successful in your
organization.
The stakeholder meetings begin with developing the list of individuals that will be working directly with this
person. This list should include whomever the individual is responsible for reporting to and anyone who may be
directly involved with the hiring and interview process. Affion is committed to spending as much time as necessary on the stakeholder meeting to ensure a successful placement.
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The stakeholder meetings are approximately one-hour interview session in which our team will ask probing
questions to what will make the candidate successful. These are generally done on an individual basis.
Additional stakeholder meetings including public input will be scheduled at the discretion of the selection team. We have a long history of being very inclusive with our stakeholder process and often meet with community
leaders, business leaders, civic and religious leaders as well as neighborhood associations.
Candidate Pool
Affion is a relationship driven, select targeting firm. We use our own internal database to draw upon potential
candidates with whom we have built relationships and/or referrals. We use the telephone to reach out to
referrals and candidates initially. We use the Internet as well as select research firms to investigate credit,
criminal and other background checks and to obtain any written publications authored by, or regarding, the candidates. Beyond this limited use of technology, our efforts are all carried out in person. We post the job on
the Internet or advertise in print as required by the client organization. Even our utilization of networks of
professional or trade associations, is done in person. This personal approach is how we have been most
successful in targeting and attracting the best and most diverse selection of candidates.
Each Affion recruitment effort is customized specifically to the client organization’s needs and preferences. One
of the additional values achieved from the time we spend in the beginning is getting to know the client
organization and its culture and obtaining mutual agreement on a process that works for both of us. While we have a very strict and systematic internal qualifying/screening process, it is only visible to the client in the result
it produces. Any processes external to our qualifying/screening process may be modified to accommodate the
client’s organizational needs. Affion Process in Screening
While the general steps outlined herein are the basis of the Affion search, flexibility is built into our model to
accommodate a particular client’s preferences. Our search is customized to best meet the needs of our client and
as long as we are not asked to forego steps to ensure quality, modifications or additions can be made.
Sourcing/Recruiting Candidates
Our senior executive recruiters (100% dedicated to this search) will identify candidates who have been successful
in like organizations in similar positions. We search from a variety of sources to ensure development of a broad
representative pool in terms of affirmative action efforts and experience; including our own network of contacts
and files; public or private entities, professional and other associations and organizations related to the position
and referrals. We do targeted advertising in publications specific to the position.
Targeted Recruiting
Affion maintains a national database through extensive networks in industry specific business groups, trade and
professional organizations. To further ensure a diverse candidate pool, we also source candidates from
professional organizations and networks that are ethnic and gender specific. We reach out to a variety of sources
to collectively find the best talent available.
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As a result of our previous and ongoing recruiting efforts within government and quasi-government
organizations, (local, city, county, and state) Affion has, and continues to build, an expansive network of
candidates that includes the best and the brightest in the public sector. That network of candidates exemplifies
our professional commitment to building valued relationships, knowing the individuals’ experience and leadership styles, and understanding their needs and career goals. By operating within these guidelines, our
deliverable to our client results in being a known and trusted entity.
Screening/Qualifying Candidates
Our senior executive recruiter conducts preliminary screening interviews of all candidates and the most
promising candidates to determine their qualifications, pertinent accomplishments, experience, ability to meet
special needs of the position and their interest in being considered. Preliminary screening will be based on a
resume rating developed from criteria contained in the customized Candidate Recruitment Profile, information
contained in the resumes submitted to Affion, and Affion’s knowledge of the people and organizations with
whom and in which we work. At this point in the search, our recruiter is also securing preliminary, confidential
reference information on the most promising candidates (as available and appropriate) to verify experience and
qualifications; i.e., to ensure that it is worthwhile proceeding with them.
After qualifying the best candidates into our process, those individuals are subjected to further rounds of
interviews by additional Affion executive staff. The same criteria are used, but the emphasis here, is on
organizational and cultural fit, and political acumen. This process assures the quality we demand of the short list
of semi-finalists that are selected.
All candidates are met face-to-face when possible. If the face-to-face interviews cannot be arranged, then video
conferencing is arranged to ensure that the recruiters and executives within Affion are comfortable with the
candidates they are presenting for consideration.
Background Investigation
When all members of the Affion qualifying team have agreed that the candidate fits the desired profile we begin
extensive background checks to include criminal, education, and financial investigations. Reference calls are
completed. Internet and media searches are conducted. This entire procedure is intended to further eliminate
unqualified candidates, and to validate the credentials of the final candidates in process.
Selecting Finalists for Promotion to Client
From our rigorous qualifying process and investigation, Affion typically narrows the field of qualified candidates
to the top 6-8. We present all of the client’s designated representatives with a comprehensive book of material
on each of the selected individuals. These books contain summary profiles, resumes, applications, articles by or
regarding the candidate, pertinent work product, and photographs of those candidates whose qualifications,
work experience, achievements, and/or other special qualities qualify them for the position. This comprehensive
confidential report on each candidate covers not only the candidate's working career and those personal aspects
that are relevant to the position, but also our appraisal of how the candidate's competencies compare to your
specific needs and environment. Affion and the client’s representatives will meet to review the detailed contents
of the book.
Internal Candidates
Affion always screens and evaluates those applications and resumes received by the client from in-house or
outside applicants to insure, on the client’s behalf, that the process is considered fair to all applicants and to
determine if any of these individuals are qualified, viable candidates. Often, at the client’s preference we keep all
in-house applicants in process until the final qualifying phases of the search process, unless it is clearly
established that certain individuals are not qualified.
We review, evaluate and acknowledge in writing all applications and resumes received. Additionally, we ask that all solicitations for consideration made directly to the client be forwarded to Affion immediately to avoid
duplication of efforts and take work off the client’s shoulders.
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Client Selection of Candidates for Interview
Affion would work closely with the hiring team for selecting the finalist. Affion will make a portfolio
presentation to the key stakeholders which will include; the resume, a brief bio written by the candidate, a
description of the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses, and an answer to the questions “Why Should I be the
Next…” Upon our face-to-face presentation of the finalists, with our recommendations and comprehensive
background information, we require that the client select the number and names of the candidates it wishes to
interview in person.
Upon the client’s direction, Affion personnel will coordinate with client personnel to arrange interviews with the
top candidates selected for consideration. Affion will work with the client to coordinate any travel or
accommodation details that may be needed for each outside candidate.
Client Interviews and Final Selection
The finalist interviews would be conducted in conjunction with the wishes of the hiring team. Affion typically
suggests that the hiring team utilize panel interviews and also perhaps a candidate presentation. The candidate
presentation would be an oral presentation accompanied by a visual presentation. We typically ask all
candidates to prepare a twenty-minute presentation in a power-point format. This presentation can be on a
topic agreed upon by Affion and the client. The purpose of this presentation is to allow the selection committee
to see how the candidates communicate their thought process and the candidate’s ability to effectively express
those thoughts to their audience.
The formal interview would involve the same set questions asked to each candidate by the same panel member.
This allows the selection committee to evaluate each candidate on a fair and equal field. These questions are
agreed upon in advance with Affion and the selection committee. Affion will be involved throughout the entire
interview process to facilitate the interviews.
Hiring
Once it is time for a hiring decision, Affion will provide assistance on final employment matters, such as the
negotiation process with successful candidates and notification to unsuccessful candidates.
Any candidate that is presented for consideration will have been pre-qualified on the salary range, benefits and
relocation package. Once the finalist has been selected it is our standard practice that the client sends a formal
offer letter to Affion on behalf of the successful candidate. Affion will facilitate the signature and closing of the
process.
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Statement of Diversity
Diversity is one of our core values, as well as part of our heritage. It acknowledges and celebrates the richness
and value created by the differences among our employees, our customers, our service offerings, and our businesses. It is about people, backgrounds, lifestyles, ideas and balance between our work and personal lives. It
is about maximizing the contributions from all members of our team so that we deliver greater value to our
customers. It is about valuing differences. It is not a code word for affirmative action. It is much larger than that. It is about valuing differences. It is about inclusion. It relies on standards of performance and behavior, which
lead to mutual respect. Diversity is about effectively using our collective talent to create a competitive advantage
that leads to success – both for our internal support staff and contract workforce. Affion is truly committed to
effectively recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce.
Affion maintains an Affirmative Action Program and policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all
without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, handicap or disability or status as
a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam War era. We take affirmative action to ensure applicants for employment and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics. The sole basis for decisions
regarding employment status has been, and will continue to be, an individual’s qualifications, and based only on
valid, non-biased job requirements in positions being filled. To carry out our policy, the commitment includes,
but is not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, layoffs, terminations,
educational tuition assistance and company sponsored training and recreational programs.
Affion employs responsible reporting and monitoring procedures to ensure that all personnel actions are in
strict compliance with the Equal Opportunity Policy and our Affirmative Action program. We are further committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer by various federal, state and city laws on fair employment
practices. All of Affion’s advertising reflects these same important standards.
We are proud of our success in ensuring a diverse candidate pool and thrilled to have placed multiple women
and minority candidates in executive level municipal positions, nationwide.
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Individuals Assigned to Search:
Scott Reilly CEO, Affion Public reilly@affionpublic.com
717-576-9847
Scott will be the lead on this search and responsible for quality assurance during the length of your project.
During the engagement, he will be responsible for ensuring the success of the process.
Scott, previously the Vice President of Arcus Public, has more than 20 years’ experience in Sales, Executive
Recruiting and Technology. His depth of knowledge and experience placing top executives and technology
professionals enables him to lead the talented group of professionals at Affion Public. Throughout his tenure in
the public sector, he has been responsible for leading the engagement process and successfully placing more
than 100 professionals in key roles. He’s worked in the trenches performing the searches, as well as in leadership
roles guiding his team and building relationships with clients while at the helm. He truly understands and
appreciates the intricacies of the market, and as CEO for Affion Public, he is responsible for the strategic
direction and approach of each of the firm’s key service areas.
Scott has been a speaker/presenter on various topics nationally working with leading government officials; to
help identify opportunities for technology research and share best practices as well as executive search forums.
He was named a founding Honorary Alumni to the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology first
graduating class. He currently serves as the vice-chairman of the Derry Township Municipal Authority and has
been an active member on the Hershey Country Club Board of Governors. Scott was also recognized by the
Central Penn Business Journal as one of the region’s Top 40 Under 40. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in
Marketing from Rider University.
Scott has been directly involved with all executive level searches through Arcus Public and Affion Public since
2003.
Gina Sprowls Recruiting Manager
sprowls@affionpublic.com
717-763-1987
Gina will manage the recruitment efforts of your executive search. During the engagement, she will provide the
direction and coordination for the recruitment to ensure the profile of the ideal candidate is adhered to, so the
best candidate is hired for the job.
Gina will be responsible for identifying, profiling, and screening the candidates. Her role will include qualifying
potential candidates and conducting interviews of candidates. Additionally, she will assist in coordinating
interviews, soliciting feedback, and conducting professional reference checks. She may be involved in the
presentation of the final candidates to the stakeholders for consideration.
Gina brings over ten years of diverse experience in recruitment, sales and management. She offers a strong
background in Human Resources with an emphasis on executive level recruitment and training. Her recruitment
career has crossed over several industries including Public Sector, Technology, Finance, Healthcare, Sales and
Education. She has worked on multiple executive level searches for clients across the nation and is known for
building and maintaining excellent relationships with our clients and candidates. She holds a Bachelor of
Science degree in Business Administration from Capella University and an Associate of Arts degree in Human
Resources.
Gina has been directly involved with all executive level searches through Arcus Public and Affion Public since
January 2008.
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Proposed Project Timeline:
Timeframe Activity
Upon Selection • Affion to negotiate and finalize contract
Day 1
• Facilitate a meeting to discuss timelines, recruitment process and
plan for completing the Position and Candidate Profiles
• Affion to meet with identified stakeholders to begin the due
diligence process
• Conduct Public Forums if needed
• Simultaneous industry research taking place
Day 10 • Affion presents draft of Profile
Day 15 • Finalize Profile
Day 16 • Search Firm conducts recruitment to include:
o Journals, personal contacts, Websites, etc.
o Place advertisements
o Review resumes
Conducted on a weekly basis • Progress Report—check for quality and diversity of applicants.
Determine need to target any specific group or area.
• Review and qualify all potential candidates
Day 46 • Affion concludes the recruitment campaign
Day 65 • Review and finalize candidate selection to be presented
• Background checks completed
• Internet and media searches conducted on finalists
Day 75 • Binder Presentation of 6-8 candidates to the Selection Panel
• Affion will facilitate a review of the final candidates
Day 85 • References for finalists are contacted
• Conduct first round of candidate interviews with the Search
Committee and key stakeholders
• Finalize decision on the candidate of choice and negotiate
employment agreement with the candidate
Day 90 • Successful Candidate accepts offer of employment
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Cost
Full Executive Search:
Affion executive searches are full-service searches conducted by senior executives within our firm. The fee we have outlined herein is all inclusive of all phases of the search including stakeholder meetings, profile
development, job postings, sourcing, recruitment, interviewing, reference checking, background checks, media
checks, and candidate offer negotiation. Fee for the Human Resources Director position: $28,000 (all inclusive)
Additional expenses, which are not included in the overall fee but are expected to be reimbursed by the City of
Bozeman include all candidate travel expenses for the purpose of interviews with the City of Bozeman. This will
vary depending on the location of the finalist selected.
While invoice procedures can be adjusted, our typical billing practice is to spread the fee payment over three
equal installments. (One-third to be billed when the contract is signed, one-third to be billed upon presentation
of the Final Candidates, and the last one-third to be billed upon the hiring of the desired Candidate.)
Adjustments to our payment and billing processes are negotiable in order to best accommodate our clients’
needs. Guarantee:
As with all of our executive searches, we are prepared to offer our standard professional service guarantee. If the
hired candidate is asked to leave for reasons of non-performance or leaves of his/her own volition in the first 24
months of employment, we will re-launch a search for a new candidate, under the original position
specifications. In such a case, we will do so for no additional professional fee, though charging expenses that
may incur to include all Affion travel, hotel, and re-posting of job advertisements. It is our commitment to partner with you from the initial signing of the contract until the candidate accepts and offer and begins
employment.
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Reference List
City of Austin, TX
J. Rodney Gonzalez Assistant City Manager
301 W. Second St.
Austin, TX 78701
512-974-2200
Rodney.Gonzales@austintexas.gov
Sonya Alexander-Harry Senior Business Process Consultant
301 W. Second St.
Austin, TX 78701
512-974-3228
Sonya.Alexander-Harry@ci.austin.tx.us
Affion has completed several searches with the City of Austin. We placed the City Manager (2008), CIO, Fire
Chief, Director of Solid Waste Service, Chief Sustainability Officer, Director of Code Compliance, Chief
Financial Officer; Assistant Director, Engineering Services, Assistant Director, Pipeline and Operational Maintenance, and the Water Resource Planning & Analysis positions within the Austin Water Utility, an
Assistant City Manager, a Purchasing Officer, and the Deputy Director, Economic Development, a Redevelopment Division Manager, and a Chief Technology Officer search with Austin Energy. We recently
completed their Fire Chief search, Director of Economic Development search (2018) and we recently worked
with them on their Director of Development Services and Homeless Strategy Officer searches. We recently worked with them on their Chief Information Security Officer search, their Assistant Director of Economic
Development, and we are currently working with them on their Director, Austin Code and Homeless Strategy
Officer searches. Rodney and Sonya have worked closely with us on several of the searches.
City of Greeley, CO
Paul J. Fetherston
Assistant City Manager for Finance and Administration
City Manager’s Office
1000 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631
970-350-9730
Paul.Fetherston@greeleygov.com
Affion has had the recent pleasure of working with the City of Greeley on multiple searches that include their
Human Resources Director (2020), their City Clerk (2020), and we are currently working with them on their Finance Director search. We have worked closely with Paul Fetherston on all three searches, in addition to
multiple searches with him when he worked at the City of Boulder, CO and the City of Asheville, NC.
City of Irving, TX Jill McAdams
Human Resources Director City of Irving
825 W. Irving Blvd. Irving, TX 75060
972-721-6952
jmcadams@cityofirving.org
Affion has completed several searches with the City of Irving to include City Manager (2006), Assistant City
Manager (2008), Internal Auditor (2008), Director of Human Resources (2007), Assistant Director of Human
Resources (2007), City Attorney (2007), Fire Chief (2006), City Secretary (2010), and we just finished working
with them on their Capital Improvement Program Director search (2019). We worked closely with Jill on our
most recent search.
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Client List
Cities:
Borough of State College, PA
• Director of Public Works (2016)
City of Ann Arbor, MI
• Parks and Recreation Services Manager (2008)
• Parks and Recreation Services Deputy Manager (2008)
• City Administrator (2011)
• Fire Chief (2014)
• Police Chief (2015)
• City Administrator (2016)
City of Arlington, TX
• City Auditor (2014)
• Director of Community Development and Planning (2015)
City of Asheville, NC
• Urban Planning and Design Director (2014)
• Police Chief (2015)
City of Austin, TX
• City Manager (2008)
• Fire Chief (2008)
• Chief Information Officer (2008)
• Director of Solid Waste Services (2009)
• Chief Sustainability Officer (2010)
• Director of Code Compliance (2011)
• Chief Financial Officer (2012)
• Austin Water Utility (AWU) Assistant Director, Engineering Services (2013)
• Austin Water Utility (AWU) Assistant Director, Pipeline Operations and Maintenance (2013)
• Assistant City Manager (2013)
• Purchasing Officer (2014)
• Deputy Director, Economic Development (2015)
• Redevelopment Division Manager (2015)
• Assistant Director of Water Res Planning & Analysis (2015)
• Austin Energy – CTO (2016)
• Austin Energy – Chief of Staff (2017)
• Fire Chief (2018)
• Director of Economic Development (2019)
• Director of Development Services (2019)
• Chief Information Security Officer (2020)
• Assistant Director of Economic Development (2020)
• Director of Austin Code (2020 – present)
• Homeless Strategy Officer (2020 – present)
City of Atlanta, GA
• Chief Information Officer (2003)
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City of Aurora, CO
• City Manager (2018) City of Bellevue, WA
• Director of Planning and Community Development (2010)
• Chief Communications Officer (2012)
• Chief Economic Development Officer (2014)
• Chief Communications Officer (2016)
• Director of Planning and Community Development (2016)
9TThis city of 122,900, 9Tis the fifth largest city in Washington.
City of Boulder, CO
• Director of Public Works for Utilities (2011)
• Deputy Director of Community Planning and Sustainability (2011)
• Comprehensive Planning Manager (2012)
• Human Resources Director (2013)
City of Broken Arrow, OK
• Fire Chief (2010)
• Police Chief (2011)
• City Manager (2012)
• Assistant City Manager (2013)
• Director of Engineering/Construction (2014)
• Fire Chief (2014)
• City Manager (2015)
City of Burbank, CA
• Director of Finance (2009)
• Director of Parks and Recreation (2007)
City of Chandler, AZ
• Chief Information Officer (2007)
• Director of Economic Development (2008)
• Director of Planning and Development (2008)
• Municipal Utilities Director (2015)
City of Cedar Park, TX
• Director of Information Services (2018)
City of College Station, TX
• Assistant Director of Planning & Development (2008)
• Fire Chief (2016)
• Chief Information Officer (2017)
• Director of Water Services (2018)
• City Manager (2018)
• Director of Planning and Development Services (2018)
City of Columbia, MO
• City Manager (2011)
• CIO (2015)
City of Commerce City, CO
• City Manager (2020 - present)
City of Corpus Christi, TX
• City Manager (2008)
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City and County of Denver, CO
• Manager of Community Planning and Development (2012) City of Dallas, TX
• Deputy Director CIS (2005)
• Public Information Officer (2005)
• Assistant Director Dallas Water Utilities (2005)
• Assistant Director CIS (2005)
• Director and Chief Information Officer (2005)
• Director of Housing (2014)
• Assistant City Manager (2014)
• Director of the Department of Trinity Watershed Management (2015)
• Fire Chief (2016)
• City Manager (2016)
City of Dublin, OH
• CIO (2015)
• Planning Director (2015)
City of East Lansing, MI
• City Manager (2012)
City of El Paso, TX
• City Manager (2014)
• Director of Museums and Cultural Arts (2014)
• Managing Director of Public Works (2015)
• Director of Planning and Inspections (2018)
City of Eugene, OR
• Executive Director of Planning and Development (2010)
City of Fort Collins, CO
• Chief Sustainability Officer (2014)
• Light & Power Operations Manager (2015)
• Chief Human Resources Officer (2016)
• Cultural Services Director (2016)
• Transfort & Parking Services General Manager (2018)
• Director of Cultural Services (2018)
• Director of Planning, Development and Transportation (2019)
City of Galveston, TX
• City Manager (2011)
City of Gardner, KS
• Business and Economic Development Director (2015)
• Utility Director (2015)
City of Greeley, CO
• Director of Human Resources (2020)
• City Clerk (2020)
• Finance Director (2020 – present)
City of Hollywood, FL
• City Manager (2011)
City of Huntsville, TX
• City Manager (2008)
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City of Irving, TX
• City Manager (2006)
• Assistant City Manager (2008)
• Internal Auditor (2008)
• Director of Human Resources (2007)
• Assistant Director of Human Resources (2007)
• City Attorney (2007)
• Fire Chief (2006)
• City Secretary (2010)
• Capital Improvement Program Director (2019)
City of Kirkwood, MO
• Chief Administrative Officer (2014)
• Police Chief (2017)
City of Leander, TX City Manager (2011)
City of Los Angeles, CA
• CIO-Los Angeles World Airport (2007)
• General Manager, ITA (2002)
• Information Systems Manager (2002)
• General Manager Department of Aging (2003)
• Director, Bureau of Sanitation (2004)
• Los Angeles Zoo: General Manager (2003)
• City Engineer (2003)
City of Lynwood, CA
• Assistant City Manager (2007)
• Director of Human Resources (2007)
• Assistant Director of Public Works (2007)
• Deputy Director of Development (2007)
City of Marshall, TX
• City Manager (2014)
City of McKinney, TX
• City Manager (2008)
• Assistant City Manager (2009)
• Director of Finance (2011)
• Director of Water Utilities and Infrastructure (2013)
• Assistant City Manager (2014)
• Director of Public Works (2016)
City of Mesa, AZ
• Deputy City Manager (2007)
• Director of Human Resources (2007) City of Missouri, City, TX
• Director of Finance (2016)
• Director of Development Services (2016)
City of Morgantown, WV
• City Manager (2010)
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City of North Richland Hills, TX
• City Manager (2009)
• General Manager: NRH2O, Water Park (2014)
City of Phoenix, AZ
• Human Resources Director (2015, 2017)
City of Plano, TX
• City Manager (2010)
• City Attorney (2013)
City of Port Arthur, TX
• Assistant City Manager (2016)
• Public Works Director (2016)
City of Round Rock, TX
• City Manager (2010)
• Director of Human Resources (2012)
• Police Chief (2013)
City of San Antonio, TX
• City Manager (2006)
• Assistant City Manager (2006)
• Director for the Office of Management and Budget (2020)
• Transportation Director (2020 – present) City of San José, CA
• Deputy Director of Administration (2006)
• Deputy Director of Integrated Waste Management (2006)
City of San Marcos, TX
• City Manager (2008)
• Human Resources Director (2011)
• Chief Building Official (2011)
City of Savannah, GA
• City Manager (2010)
City of Scottsdale, AZ
• Police Technology Director (2009)
City of Shawnee, OK
• City Manager (2015)
City of Springfield, MO
• City Manager (2008)
City of Tacoma, WA
• Assistant City Manager (2006)
• Director of Finance (2007)
• Director of Information Technology (2008)
• Assistant Director of Finance (2009)
City of Tamarac, FL
• Fire Chief (2009)
• Director of Community Development (2013)
• Assistant City Manager (2017)
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City of Taylor, TX
• City Manager (2019) City of Thornton, CO
• City Manager (2017)
Incorporated Village of Garden City, NY
• Village Administrator (2014)
The Township of Derry, Hershey, PA
• Township Manager (2018) Counties:
County of Los Angeles, CA
• Information Systems Manager (2007)
• CIO-Los Angeles World Airport (2007) City and County of Philadelphia, PA
• Chief Information Officer (2000)
• CIO-Philadelphia Free Library (2001)
• CIO- Philadelphia Police Department (2006)
Delaware County, PA
• Executive Director (2020)
Laramie County, WY
• Public Works Director (2014)
Milwaukee County, WI
• Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture (2013)
Washtenaw County, MI
• Community Development Director (2007)
States:
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania-Office of Administration
• Chief Information Officer (2008)
• Chief Technology Officer (2008)
• Deputy Chief Information Officer (2008)
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania-Department of Health
• Deputy Secretary of Quality Assurance (2008)
• Deputy Secretary of Health Promotion (2008)
• Bureau Chief of Drug and Alcohol (2008)
State of Texas, Austin, TX
• Director of Benefits - Employee Retirement System of Texas (2006)
• CTO - Employee Retirement System of Texas (2005)
• Chief Information Officer of DIR (2006)
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Education:
Harrisburg University, Harrisburg, PA
• Director of Learning Assessment (2009)
• E-Business Program Director / Faculty (2008)
• Learning Technologies Program Director / Faculty (2008)
• CIS Program Director / Faculty (2007)
• Biotechnology Professor (2008)
• VP for Development (2005)
• Director of Development (2007)
• Controller (2006)
• Network Administrator (2006) Other:
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMD)
• Executive Director (2020 - present)
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Aurora, CO
• Executive Director (2015) Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, TX
• Chief Operating Officer (2010)
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board, MN
• Assistant Superintendent of Planning (2011)
• Assistant Superintendent of Recreation (2012)
• Deputy Superintendent (2012)
• Assistant Superintendent of Environmental Stewardship (2012)
• Director of Park Safety and Security (2013)
• Human Resources Manager (2013)
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
• Executive Director (2006)
Round Rock Chamber of Commerce, TX
• President/Chief Executive Officer (2014)
San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
• Chief Information Officer (2016)
Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities, Inc. (WBCO)
• Executive Director (2013)
North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD)
• Water System Manager (2018)
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