City Manager Jessi Bon announced several staff transitions that will address a number of goals identified as part of the city’s recent organizational restructure, including a consistent focus on service delivery and stewarding the city’s infrastructure, succession planning, and a smoother experience for the public.

“I’m proud of how adaptive, nimble, and creative our employees have been during this period of tremendous transition,” said Bon. “I am confident that these staff will continue to maintain and expand on the excellent service this community has come to expect from the city.”

Patrick Yamashita has served as city engineer for 22 years and will now also assume the title of Public Works deputy director, as part of a recent internal reorganization.

Angie Moreau has been promoted to lead the city’s new customer service center, which was originally launched to help with an overwhelming volume of pandemic-related requests.

Ross Freeman, sustainability and communications manager, will shift his attention to 100% sustainability work this spring once the city fills the communications role.

Sarah Bluvas will build on her track record of assisting and empowering local businesses as the city’s economic development coordinator.

Tambi Cork first began at the city in 2010, starting out in a coordinator role for the VOICE program and working in the schools. She will now assume the role of administrator of the city’s Youth and Family Services (YFS) Department.

Ryan Daly, longtime city parks and recreation leader, has been serving as the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations section chief since the pandemic began. He will now serve as the operations and transition team manager. In addition, he will continue to serve as the staff liaison to the Parks and Recreation Commission and support EOC functions.