Lisa Beaton
Executive Staff - City Attorney
Phone: 509-585-4272
The City Attorney is the legal advisor to the City Manager, Administrative Staff, and City Council. The City Attorney’s Office prosecutes misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases for the City. The City Attorney and such Assistant City Attorneys as may be authorized, represent the City in all civil proceedings.
Chris Guerrero
Executive Staff - Chief of Police
Phone: 509-585-1340
The Police Chief provides oversight, as well as ensuring the day-to-day functioning of the organization. This includes administering and monitoring the budget, hiring appropriate personnel for the operation of the Police Department, ensuring compliance to contractual issues, and most importantly, ensuring public safety.
Dan Legard
Executive Staff - Finance Director
Phone: 509-585-4477
The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing finance, budget, audit, financial reporting and customer service.
Evelyn Lusignan
Executive Staff - Public Relations & Customer Service Manager
Phone: 509-585-4265
Responsible for public relations and managing internal and external communications and public involvement strategies. Provides leadership and direction to the Customer Service Division and the cross-functional Economic Development team.
Anthony Muai
Executive Staff - Planning Director
Phone: 509-585-4386
The Community Planning Department consists of three divisions: Long Range Planning, Development Services and Building Safety. The responsibilities of the Department include implementing the community’s long term vision and goals contained in the city’s Comprehensive Plan; administering land use policy and law and construction codes adopted by City Council. The Department supports several boards and commissions including City Council, Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission and Hearing Examiner.
Chad Michael
Executive Staff - Fire Chief
Phone: 509-585-4559
The Fire Chief provides oversight, as well as ensuring the day-to-day functioning of the organization. This includes administering and monitoring the budget, hiring appropriate personnel for the operation of the Fire Department, ensuring compliance to contractual issues, and most importantly, ensuring public safety.
Christina Palmer
Executive Staff - Director of Management Services
Phone: 509-585-4486
The Director of Management Services is responsible for overseeing the City Clerk's Office, Information Systems, Purchasing/Fleet/Warehouse, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, and various cross-departmental special projects.
Cary M. Roe, P.E.
Executive Staff - Public Works Director
Phone: 509-585-4292
The Public Works Director is responsible for the Public Works/Engineering Division, Utility Services Division, and Traffic Division. Responsibilities include: administration of the design, construction and maintenance of City streets, stormwater, water and sewer services, and traffic control.
Nick Farline, MS, CPRE Executive Staff - Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Director Phone: 509-585-4544
The Parks and Recreation Director oversees the daily maintenance and operations of city parks, greenways, municipal facilities, Southridge Sports and Events Complex and Keewaydin Community Center, ensuring equitable access to recreation, implementation of the Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan and Capital Improvement Program, and activities that foster the economic impacts of tourism.
Chad Crouch Executive Staff - Human Resources Director 509-585-4533
The Human Resources Director serves as the principal advisor on all matters related to human resources management. This role involves providing strategic guidance and oversight for policies, programs, and initiatives that align with the city's organizational objectives and values. The Human Resources Director plays a key role in workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance with relevant labor laws and union contracts. They work closely with city leadership to foster a positive work environment and ensure fair and equitable treatment for all employees.