Potential Sparks City Manager Neil Krutz Potential Sparks City Manager

Qualifications: MBA (01), MSCE (92) and BSCE (90) University of Nevada, Reno 28+ years of professional experience ICMA Credentialed Manager Licensed Civil Engineer in Nevada and California Analytical and Big Picture oriented Thrive on variety Work well with previously assembled teams

External Environments…. Stakeholder based approach – gather perspectives and set goals Effectiveness is a function of multiple stakeholder satisfaction

Internal Environments…. Culture of Performance and Accountability Rooted in transparency and predictability Human element – development, succession planning Integration – sharing perspectives to reach common goals Continuous improvement of internal communication for improved service

Elected Officials….. 21+ years appearing in front of and working with you. Strive to inform – assist with decision making Annual Budget and Capital Improvements Program View from the dais….

Future of the City…. Live, Work, Shop, Play – headed in the right direction Safety of the Public Driving to work….. During a flood….. Living here…… Activities for our children…… A balance of land uses

We have more hard work ahead…. We must continue to change. “Because we have always done it that way” doesn’t work for us. We can only afford to work on what is most important to our residents, businesses and visitors. We need to live within our means, value our employees and zero in on those important city services.

Why do I want the job? I bring a mission to work for public benefit Rooted in my engineering background Refined through management experience Honed by the Great Recession Steward of public resources Quality of Life