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CONTRACT 5891B Amendment CLOSEDAmendment No. 589113 SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO.5891 BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND GVP VENTURES, INC. dba BOB MURRAY AND ASSOCIATES This second Amendment is entered into this 141h day of April, 2021, by and between the CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a municipal corporation and general law city ("CITY") and GVP VENTURES, INC. dba BOB MURRAY AND ASSOCIATES, ("CONSULTANT"). The parties agree as follows: Pursuant to Section 34 of Agreement between the parties, Section 2 of the Agreement ("Scope of Services") is amended to add the services described in the attached Exhibit A, and the amount of the Agreement will be increased by $24,000, so that the total, not -to -exceed amount of the Agreement is $72,800. 2. The term of this amendment will expire on September 30, 2021. 3. This Amendment may be executed in any number or counterparts, each of which will be an original, but all of which together constitutes one instrument executed on the same date. 4. Except as modified by this Amendment, all other terms and conditions of Agreement No. 5891 remain the same. [Signatures on next page] -1- Amendment No. 5891B IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Amendment the day and year first hereinabove written. City Manager IM 9 APPROVED AS TO FORM: - — --- for ---------- Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney 6 -2- GVP VENTURES dba BOB MURRAY AND ASSOCIATES /......... .... ................. . .... ..... ............ ................. .... . ..... G v cillin" airy d1lips POO Executive Vice President GVP Ventures, Inc. Taxpayer ID No. -1 7 ... . ......... / o 5.—.6 1 ........ .......... ..... ..... ........ ........ .................. .. ........... Amendment No. 5891B B©B MURRAY & AssocIATEs 9XPCAr19 MI EXQBUTIVC QCARCH A Proposal to Conduct an Executive Recruitment for the Position of DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUILDING on behalf of the cu ry OF ELSEGUNDO 154-4 U.urch Road, Suite 280 Roseville, CA 95661 (916) 794-9080 (916) 7"1995 fax Amendment No. 5891B March 25, 2021 MS. REBECCA REDYK HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR CITY OF EL SEGUNDO 350 MAIN STREET EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245 Dear Ms. Redyk: Bob Murray & Associates is pleased to submit a proposal to conduct the Director of Planning and Building recruitment for the City of El Segundo. The following details our qualifications and describes our systematic —yet flexible —method of identifying, recruiting, and screening outstanding candidates on your behalf. It also includes a proposed budget, timeline, and guarantee. At Bob Murray & Associates, we pride ourselves on providing quality service to local governments, non-profit agencies, and private firms. Our recruitment process helps you to determine the direction of the search and the types of candidates you seek while capitalizing on our decades of experience and vast network of contacts to reach those candidates. Our expertise ensures that the candidates we present to the City of El Segundo will match the criteria you have established, be a good fit for your organization, and be outstanding in their field. Bob Murray & Associates is fanr iliar with the City of El Segundo and the community it serves, as we most recently completed your Human Resources Director, Public `Yorks Director and City Manager recruitments. Our knowledge of your community, its issues, and its outstanding quality of life will be an asset in presenting this opportunity to prospective candidates. With respect to the Director of Planning and Building recruitment and the City of El Segundo, Bob Murray & Associates has a national network of contacts and unparalleled experience conducting successful recruitments. With over 25 years of experience, we have conducted hundreds of searches for municipal and special district executives, including Planning and Building Directors. We are currently conducting the Planning Manager on behalf of the City of Martinez, CA, and the Principal Planner recruitment on behalf of the City of Desert Hot Springs, CA. We most recently completed the Planning and Building Director on behalf of the City of Healdsburg, CA; the Chief Building Official on behalf of the City of San Diego, CA; the Building Office on behalf of Coronado, CA; the Deputy Director of Planning on behalf of the County of Sonoma, CA (outreach); the Principal Planner recruitment on behalf of the City of Milpitas, CA; the Planning and Building Director recruitment on behalf of the City of St. Helena, CA; the Planning Manager recruitment on behalf of the City of Mountain View, CA; and the Planning Director/Manager recruitment (outreach) on behalf of the City of Bakersfield, CA. Our extensive contacts and knowledge of outstanding candidates will ensure you have a quality group of finalists from which to select the City of El Segundo's next Director of Planning and Building. We work as a team on every search at Bob Murray & Associates. Your Project Lead would be Valerie Gaeta Phillips, who would not only direct and supervise the project team from beginning to end but also serve as the Recruiter for the project as well. Amendment No. 5891B To learn first-hand of the quality of our services and -why the majority of our engagements come from repeat and referred clients, we invite you to contact the references listed on page 16 of the attached proposal. We look forward to your favorable consideration of our qualifications. Please do not hesitate to contact us at (916) 784-9080 with any questions. Sincerely, i�," Valerie Gaeta Phillips President, Bob Murray & Associates Amendment No. 5891B TABLE OF CONTENTS THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS................................................................2 S'rl?1' 1 DI?VI?1,01''1'I11. C;1Nl)lll:\"I'I? PROI+II.I?........................................................2 Oplionnl selwir.•e: Corrirlrrrrrrly and Siaf f hwolveivew....................................................... 2 S'r1sP 2 D FS I G N /D I sTR I B LJTI �' BROCI IURI? 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CI II?CI<S ............................5 S'I'vT 10 Assls'r IN NI;'(.an \TIONS .............................„....... --- ... .... ........... ......6 COMPLETE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE,,,.....................................6 COSTS AND GUARANTEE..........................................................................7 PROFESSIONAL F►?.ls AN1) Exi)vNSr?S.......................................... ................,.7 OplionnlSeri)ire•r........... .................... ...... ....... ....... ......... ......... ...........7 GUARANTEF........................ ...... .... ..,.... ,,...., .. .........,.8 RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE.....................................................................8 FIRMPROFILE..............................................................................................9 REFERENCES..............................................................................................16 Amendment No. 5891B THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS Bob Murray & Associates' recruiters are specialists in finding the perfect fit, providing security and fairness to candidates and clients while ensuring the integrity of the search process. We understand that superlative recruiting for the Director of Planning and Building will lead to superlative results for the City of El Segundo. Outlined below are the steps in our proven recruitment process, refined through our 30+ years of experience in executive search. STEP 1 DEVELOP THE CANDIDATE PROFILE Our understanding of the City of El Segundo's needs will be key to a successful search. Valerie Gaeta Phillips will meet with the City Manager and key stakeholders to learn as much as possible about the ideal candidate for the Director of Planning and Building position. We want to become familiar with the values and culture of the organization, as well as to understand the current and future issues, challenges, and opportunities in the City of El Segundo. Ms. Gaeta Phillips will review and help define the City's wish -list regarding the ideal candidate's personality, management style, knowledge, skills, and abilities and will work with the City to identify expectations regarding education and experience. The City Manager and Ms. Gaeta Phillips will discuss compensation, benefits, and other key information necessary to ensure that outstanding candidates are attracted to this opportunity. The profile we develop together at this stage will drive subsequent recruitment efforts. Oplional Service: CoininnuiDi alid S1q#'1nnolue1m1i1 We find that many of our clients value a recruitment process that opens the opportunity for community members, business leaders, organization representatives, and employees to provide input regarding the ideal candidate. Our recruiters are skilled in designing and facilitating forums, town hall meetings, and online surveys that allow equitable involvement from a variety of constituencies and in consolidating feedback into a cohesive narrative of common themes. If the City of El Segundo so desires, we will work with the City Manager to create a customized community and/or staff input process. STEP 2 DESIGN/DISTRIBUTE BROCHURE AND ADVERTISEMENTS Ms. Gaeta Phillips and your dedicated Recruitment Coordinator will use the candidate profile developed with the City of El Segundo to create a professional recruitment brochure, with the assistance of our professional graphic designer. The four -page, full -color brochure -,will describe the community, organization, position, ideal candidate, and compensation and will include pictures pro -Aided by the City of El Segundo that you feel best represent your organization and your community. Upon your approval, Ms. Gaeta Phillips will send the brochure by postal mail and email to a targeted audience, personally inviting potential candidates to apply for the Director of Planning and Building position. We will also place the recruitment brochure on our website, which attracts over 11,000 unique hits weekly and is a trusted resource for candidates seeking executive and Bob \Iurra}, & _Associates Proposal for the Cite of El Segundo Page 2 Amendment No. 5891B professional positions. Two sample brochures are included in this proposal package for your reference. Ms. Gaeta Phillips will also design an effective advertising campaign appropriate for the Director of Planning and Building recruitment. Our broadest outreach comes through our active social media involvement on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, where upcoming and current positions are posted. Sources such as I-Ilestew City Allaga.Zine, the "Jobs Available" newsletter, and the Careers in Government website will be used to reach an extensive local government audience, while position -specific postings will be chosen to attract candidates who have built their careers in and are committed to the Director of Planning and Building field. Suggested Director of Planning and Building -specific advertising sources for the City of El Segundo's search include: 'F National Association of California Building Officials Development Organizations American Planning Association Bob Murray & Associates does not typically place ads with job aggregators or general job posting sites such as CareerBuilder, Monster, or Indeed, as we have found that the broad reach of these sites does not necessarily lead to quality candidates for executive and professional positions. Rear.Ging Dh)ei-se Cewdielwev Bob Murray & Associates, a woman- and minority -owned business, is proud of its commitment to attracting and placing diverse candidates. Not only do we place advertisements with websites designed to attract minority and female candidates, but our President, Valerie Phillips, is a member herself of many diversity -focused organizations including the Local Government Hispanic Network, the League of Women in Government, the Professional Women's Network, Mexican Professionals, and Women Leading Government. She networks frequently with fellow members to gain insight into which potential candidates are leaders in their field. Ms. Gaeta Phillips will seek to reach candidates in communities and organizations with demographic profiles and populations served like that of the City of El Segundo, to maximize the potential for individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences to be considered for the Director of Planning and Building position. STEP 3 RECRUIT CANDIDATES The strongest candidates are often those who are successful and content in their current positions and need to be sold on a new opportunity. Our extensive network of contacts, developed through over 1,400 successful placements, is a primary source for identifying and obtaining referrals for these candidates. Our in-house database of 40,000 current and former executive and professional candidates is a valuable resource that can only be built over time —time that we have invested into perfecting our process for finding the right candidates for our clients. Our aggressive outreach efforts are focused on phone calls to personally invite potential applicants, answer questions, and allay any reservations, and these efforts are essential to the success of the Director of Planning and Building recruitment. Bob'Murray & _associates Proposal for the City of El Segundo Page 3 Amendment No. 5891B STEP 4 SCREEN CANDIDATES Following the closing date for the recruitment, Ms. Gaeta Phillips will screen all resumes we have received, using the criteria established in the candidate profile as a basis upon which to narrow the field of candidates. Internal candidates receive sensitive consideration, and Ms. Gaeta Phillips will discuss with the City Manager how the City of El Segundo wishes to proceed with these candidates. STEP 5 CONDUCT PRELIMINARY INTERVIEWS Ms. Gaeta Phillips will personally interview the top 10 to 15 candidates from the resume screening, with the goal of determining which candidates have the greatest potential to succeed in your organization. To reduce travel -related expenses to our clients and increase efficiency in the search process, these interviews are typically conducted via Skype, FaceTime, or other convenient videoconferencing applications. During these in-depth interviews, Ms. Gaeta Phillips will explore each candidate's background and experience as it relates to the Director of Planning and Building position, such as significant accomplishments, size and scope of responsibility, and organizational culture. In addition, Ms. Gaeta Phillips will discuss with the candidates their motivation for applying for the position and assess his/her knowledge, skills, and abilities. We will devote specific attention to establishing the likelihood of the candidate's acceptance of the position if an offer of employment is made. STEP 6 SEARCH PUBLIC RECORDS Under the direction of Ms. Gaeta Phillips, your dedicated Recruitment Coordinator will conduct a review of published print and online articles for each recommended candidate. Sources include Lexis-NexisTM, Google, social media, and our contacts in the field. This will alert Ms. Gaeta Phillips to any further detailed inquiries we may need to make before our recommendations are finalized. STEP 7 MAI, E RECOMMENDATIONS Based on our findings during the preliminary interview process, Ms. Gaeta Phillips will recommend a limited number of candidates for your further consideration. She will make specific recommendations and will help facilitate discussions regarding the candidate pool, but the final determination of those to be considered will be up to you. We typically recommend 6-8 candidates that we feel will best match your expectations, and we prepare a detailed written report on each candidate. This bound report provided to each member of the decision -malting body includes: Candidate list with Recommended Finalists identified in Groip 1 and Goio 2 (primary and secondary recommendations), as well as Lhtenia/. candidates Summary of experience, education, and salary information for each Recommended Finalist candidate Bob Murray & associates Proposal for the City of El Segundo Page 4 Amendment No. 5891B Complete cover letter and resume for each Recommended Finalist candidate 4' List of OtherApplicants (those who did not meet minimum qualifications or were otherwise unsuitable, based on our screening process) Bob Murray & Associates maintains all search records for a period of seven (7) years following each recruitment, and we are happy to forward cover letters and resumes for each applicant by postal mail or email as soon as the recruitment closes to new applications. STEP 8 FACILITATE FINAL INTERVIEWS Our years of experience will be invaluable as we help you develop an interview process that objectively assesses the qualifications of each candidate. We will work with the City of El Segundo to craft and implement an interview approach that fits your needs. This may include individual and panel interviews by the City Manager and key stakeholders, community/employee interview panels, writing and presentation samples, meet -and -greets, or another specialized process element Ms. Gaeta Phillips helps the City of El Segundo to design. Ms. Gaeta Phillips will be present on -site during the interviews to facilitate as necessary during the process and to guide discussion to consensus regarding final candidates. Bound interview books will be provided to each interview panel member containing: Recruitment brochure with candidate profile Interview schedule Suggested interview questions Experience summary, cover letter, resume, and rating form for each candidate ' Ranking forms for use during the panel interview process We will work closely with your staff to coordinate and schedule interviews and candidate travel. Our goal is to ensure that each candidate has a very positive experience, as the way the entire process is conducted will influence the final candidates' perception of your organization. STEP 9 CONDUCT BACI{GROUND AND REFERENCE CHECI{S Ms. Gaeta Phillips and your Recruitment Coordinator will conduct detailed reference checks for up to three (3) final candidates. To gain an accurate and honest appraisal of the candidates' strengths and weaknesses, we will talk candidly with people who have direct knowledge of their work and management style. In addition to gaining a 360-degree view of candidates from the perspective of their supervisors, subordinates and peers for the past several years, we will make a point of speaking confidentially to individuals who may have further insight into a candidate's abilities but who may not be on their preferred list of contacts. Your Recruitment Coordinator will work with candidates and our professional backgrounding firm, HireRight, to conduct credit, civil litigation, and motor vehicle record checks and verify candidates' degrees. Bob Murray & _associates Proposal for the City of El Segundo Page 5 Amendment No. 5891B STEP 10 ASSIST IN NEGOTIATIONS We recognize the critical importance of successful negotiations and can serve as your representative during this process. Ms. Gaeta Phillips knows what other organizations have done to put deals together with great candidates and what the current market is like for Director of Planning and Building positions in organizations like the City of El Segundo's. She will be available to advise you regarding current approaches to difficult issues, such as housing and relocation. We will represent your interests and advise the chosen candidate and you regarding salary, benefits, and employment agreements, with the goal of putting together a deal that results in the appointment of your chosen candidate. With our proven experience and vested interest in a positive outcome, we can turn a very difficult aspect of the recruitment into one that is straightfor-\vard and agreeable for all parties involved. COMPLETE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE We receive many unsolicited testimonials each year from clients and candidates alike noting our prompt, considerate, accurate, and professional service during the search process. Throughout the recruitment, in time intervals that suit the City of El Segundo, we will provide you with updates on the status of the search and attend to all administrative details on your behalf. Candidates receive immediate acknowledgement of their applications, as well as personal phone calls and/or emails (as appropriate) advising them of their status at each critical point in the recruitment. Candidates who receive preliminary or final interviews and are not chosen to move forward in the interview process will receive personal calls from Ms. Gaeta Phillips on behalf of the City of El Segundo. It is our internal company standard that all inquiries from clients and candidates receive a response within the same business day whenever possible, and certainly within 24 hours if the inquiry is received during the work week. Ms. Gaeta Phillips will be available to the City of El Segundo by office phone, cell phone, and email at any time to ensure a smooth and stress -free recruitment process. Bob 'Murray cC Associates Proposal for the City of El Segundo Page 6 Amendment No. 5891B COSTS AND GUARANTEE PROFESSIONAL FEE AND EXPENSES The fixed, flat professional services fee for conducting the Director of Planning and Building recruitment on behalf of the City of El Segundo is $18,500. Services provided for in this fee consist of all steps outlined in this proposal, including a meeting on site. The professional fee does not limit the amount of time invested by Bob Murray & Associates in promoting a successful outcome for this project. In fact, our mission for this project is to ensure we assist in identif ring the right candidate for the City of El Segundo. Therefore, Ms. Gaeta Phillips will contact the City at the first anniversary of the placement to confirm an effective transition has occurred. The City of El Segundo will also be responsible for reimbursing expenses Bob Murray & Associates incurs on your behalf. We estimate expenses for this project not to exceed $6,000. Reimbursable expenses include (but are not limited to) such items as the cost of clerical support; brochure development; placement of ads; credit and civil background checks; education verification; and public records searches. Postage, printing, photocopying, and telephone charges are allocated costs and included in the expense estimate. In no instance will expenses exceed this estivnate avithout prior approw1fiviv the City of El. Segundo. Expense reimbursement for candidate travel related to on -site interviews will be the responsibility of the City of El Segundo. Professional Professional Services (Fixed Flat Fee) $18 500 Reimbursable Expenses Exawple costs and a .poximale amounts include. - Brochure Design and Printing ($1,275) Advertising ($2,600) $6,000 Consultant Travel ($1,000) Background Checks — 3 candidates ($550) Other exwnses — su viiies, shiot)in . clerical Optional Services Community/Staff Input Forum: $1,500/day, plus travel expenses Online survey with analysis of results: $250 Additional on -site meeting days: $1,500/day, plus travel expenses Additional background checks: $250/candidate ' Additional reference checks: $500/candidate Other services: $250/hour or $1,500/day Bob Murray & _lssociates Proposal for the Cite of El Segundo Page 7 Amendment No. 5891B GUARANTEE Should a candidate recommended by our firm position resign or be terminated within the first 12 months of employment, we will provide the City of El Segundo with professional services to secure a replacement. Services will be provided at no cost, aside from expenses incurred on the City of El Segundo's behalf during the new search. We are confident in our ability to recruit outstanding candidates and do not expect the City to find it necessary to exercise this provision of our proposal. RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE We are prepared to start work on this assignment upon receipt of a signed professional services agreement or other written, authorized notification. A full search can be completed in 13-16 weeks from the date of initial meetings with our client. The final recruitment schedule will be determined in collaboration with City of El Segundo. A typical timeline of tasks and events is included here for reference. Distribute Screen Finalist Brochure Candidates Interviews Continue Prelunninaq Backgrounds & Recrtuting I I Interviews References Search Public Records Negotiations Recommend ICandidate Finalists Appointment Bob \furniv & _Associates Proposal for the City of El Segundo Page 8 Amendment No. 5891B FIRM PROFILE OUR STAFF Bob Murray & Associates is a small firm focusing exclusively on executive search services. We have a team of eleven (11): 4' Bob Murray, Founder Valerie Gaeta Phillips, President 4' Gary Phillips, Exerrrtive Vice President Regan Williams, Vice President " Joel Bryden, Vice President Yasmin Beers, Senior Executive Recridler Carmen Valdez, Senior Executive Recntiter "i Manny Guaderrama, Senior Executive Reo -niter " Amber Smith, Principal Recruitment Coordinator Sky Baclig, Senior Recruitment Coordinator . Gini Herndon, CoatractsAdministratoi/Bookkeeper BOB MURRAY, FOUNDER Mr. Murray —known simply as `Bob" to his clients and candidates throughout the western U.S.— brings over 40 years' experience as a recruiter and is recognized as one of the top local government recruiters in the nation. He conducted hundreds of searches for cities, counties, and special districts and was called on to conduct searches for some of the largest, most complex organizations in the country —and some of the smallest. Bob conducted searches for chief executives, department heads, professional and technical positions, taking the lead on many of the firm's most difficult assignments with great success. His clients retained him again and again, given the quality of his work and success in finding candidates for difficult to fill positions. As our Founder, Bob currently takes on few searches personally but continues to be an active presence at Bob Murray & Associates, providing valued insight and experience to our team members regarding all aspects of the recruitment process. Mr. Murray received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology from the University of California at Berkeley with graduate studies in Public Administration at California State University at Hayward. VALERIE GAETA PHILLIPS, PRESIDENT AND RECRUITER Ms. Gaeta Phillips has over 18 years of recruiting experience, including more than a decade of recent experience in executive search for public, private, and startup companies nationwide. Since joining Bob Murray & Associates, Valerie has completed over 40 searches in a diverse range of fields, including city and general management, planning, finance, human resources, transportation, communication and public relations, community and economic development, information Bob Murray & _Associates Proposal for the City of El Segundo Page 9 Amendment No. 5891B technology, parks and recreation, and operations. She has recruited at all levels of municipal and non-profit organizations, from technicians and engineers to Executive Directors and Chief Executive Officers. Valerie is valued for her passion for finding and retaining the most outstanding candidates for even the most difficult or untraditional assignments and for her commitment to her clients' success; she is also active in a variety of industry organizations and in diversity -focused associations. Valerie is called upon often to serve as an expert speaker on topics such as managing one's online reputation, diversity issues in municipal and non-profit leadership, and how to identify a good "fit , for organizational culture. Ms. Gaeta Phillips, along with Executive Vice President Gary Phillips, has a passion for helping people, evidenced by fundraising, sponsorship, and involvement in raising awareness for organizations such as Autism Speaks, the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute, and the Northern California Special Olympics. GARY PHILLIPS, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND RECRUITER Since joining Bob Murray & Associates, Mr. Phillips has completed over 50 searches for executives and professionals in a wide variety of fields including animal services, city and general management, planning, legal counsel, cyber security, and human resources. Gary's clients have ranged from municipal government to non-profit and private sector organizations, and he has sourced outstanding candidates for positions from the level of division managers up to City Managers, Executive Directors, and General Managers. Gary started his career with a New York -based Fortune 100 company and quickly became a Senior Manager, building and running a large customer service organization that eventually expanded to 13 countries in Europe. He proceeded to hold senior leadership positions in several Fortune 500 companies, with noted successes such as building an organization from two to 250 employees worldwide and growing a company from 800 to 1200 employees. As part of an executive acquisition and recruiting team, Gary helped build a start-up enterprise software company in San Francisco, recruiting top-notch talent and building a world -class organization. He has maintained customer relationships in the public sector and the private sector, including medical and financial institutions. He prides himself on finding key talent and offering the best customer service to his clients. Mr. Phillips, along with Ms. Gaeta -Phillips, is involved in his community as a soccer coach, as an organizer of fundraisers for Autism Speaks and the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute, and as a sponsor of the Northern California Special Olympics. Mr. Phillips received his Associate of Science degree and completed additional coursework at Rochester Institute of Technology, NY. REGAN WILLIAMS, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND RECRUITER Mr. Williams brings 30 years of local government experience to Bob Murray & Associates and has over 17 years of experience in executive recruitments with our firm. In his time with Bob Murray & Associates, Regan has conducted over 275 executive searches ranging from managers and department heads to City Managers, Executive Directors, and General Managers. If Regan were Bob Murray & Associates Proposal for the Croy of El Segundo Page 10 Amendment No. 5891B to have a recruiting specialty*, it would be public safety positions: he has personally conducted over 60 Police Chief and 20 Fire Chief recruitments. Prior to joining Bob Murray & Associates, Regan served as Director of Public Safety with the City of Sunnyvale, CA. He was involved in the development of some of Sunnyvale's most innovative public safety programs and has a national reputation for excellence in law enforcement, as well as in law enforcement executive recruiting. Regan's clients find his prompt and personal attention, insight, and expertise in recruitment and selection an asset. He is often called upon to recruit for difficult -to -fill law enforcement positions, such as the position of Police Chief or City Manager in challenging political environments. Mr. Williams received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Administration of Justice from San Jose State University. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy. JOEL BRYDEN, VICE PRESIDENT AND RECRUITER Mr. Bryden has over 30 years of local government experience that he brings to the firm, having retired as Chief of Police in Walnut Creek, CA prior to joining Bob Murray & Associates in 2013. Throughout his career, Joel has been involved in public sector consulting, with vast experience in hiring and promotional processes, as well as interviewing candidates for advancement in all aspects of local government. Joel has a solid reputation as a leader in the public sector and his ability to find and evaluate outstanding applicants for our clients is invaluable in the search process. Since joining Bob Murray & Associates, Joel has conducted over 100 recruitments in a broad range of sectors including police, fire, building, planning, city management, and general management. He is often called upon to recruit specialized or difficult -to -fill positions, such as Independent Police Auditor. Mr. Bryden is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication from San Diego State University. He is currently based in Walnut Creek, CA. management, and general management. He is often called upon to recruit specialized or difficult - to -fill positions, such as Independent Police Auditor. Mr. Bryden is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication from San Diego State University. He is currently based in Walnut Creek, CA. YASMIN BEERS, SENIOR EXECUTIVE RECRUITER Yasmin Beers brings over 33 years of municipal government experience to Bob Murray and Associates. Yasmin retired as the City Manager for Glendale with a population of over 200,000. She served as Chief Executive Officer overseeing close to 2,000 employees serving in Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks, Community Development, Library Arts & Culture, Innovation Performance & Audit, and Water & Power to name a few. Yasmin's three decades of experience in public service brings extensive background in public sector finance, human resources management, contract negotiations, strategic planning & organizational leadership, policy development, emergency response & planning, team building Bob Murray & _associates Proposal for the Cite of El Segundo Page 11 Amendment No. 5891B and performance improvement. Throughout her career, Yasinin has had a great deal of experience in recruiting, selecting and hiring employees for executive and management level positions with a focus on the organizational needs and culture. Yasmin currently serves on the Glendale Adventist Medical Center's Civic Advisory Board and the Advisory Board for Village Christian School. Yasmin is a past member of Soroptimist International of Glendale where she served as President in 1999/2000. She is a past board member of Glendale Healthy Kids, Salvation Army and the American Red Cross. In 2011 the Glendale Chamber of Commerce recognized Yasmin as Woman of the Year; in 2013 she was the recipient of The Armenian American Woman of Excellence Award; in 2014 Yasmin was recognized by the Glendale Educational Foundation for her distinguished service and philanthropic efforts; in 2015, YWCA awarded Yasmin with the Heart & Excellence Award; in 2017, she was recognized by Business Life Magazine as a Women Achiever; and in 2018 the California State Senate recognized Yasmin as one of the Woman of the Year, each a tribute to her core values that represent her civic responsibilities, volunteerism and community service. Yasmin has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from California State University, Northridge and a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Woodbury University. CARMEN VALDEZ, SENIOR EXECUTIVE RECRUITER Carmen Valdez provides executive recruitment and human resource services to municipal government agencies and non -profits. She has more than 25 years' experience in executive search, general human resources, classification and compensation, testing, policy development, performance management, team building, organizational development, discipline, and other employee relations activities. Carmen has most recently been consulting with Municipal Resource Group, prior to which she spent over 30 years with the City of Milpitas, a Silicon Valley city of 70,000 residents. In this capacity, she was responsible for collective bargaining, PEPRA and Affordable Care Act implementation, modernizing Human Resource services to improve efficiencies and reduce costs, revamping the Workers Compensation service delivery and completing a City-wide strategic plan. Carmen also spent almost 2 years as the Director of Recreation Services. In addition to her significant experience in the public sector, Carmen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from University of Phoenix. She is also a member of Local Government Hispanic Network and League of Women in Government. She is an avid runner and enjoys giving back to her community. MANNY GUADERRAMA, SENIOR EXECUTIVE RECRUITER Mr. Guaderrama brings over 35 years of local government experience to Bob Murray and Associates. Manny retired as the Chief of Police/Director of Transit Enforcement at the San Diego Metropolitan Transit system, following a 30-year career with the San Diego Police Department. He has an excellent reputation in the public sector as an innovative leader and change agent, with a history of employee development and improving organizational efficiencies. Manny has a great deal of experience in recruiting, selecting, interviewing and hiring employees, and has been involved in promotional selection processes throughout the western states. When Bob Murray & _Associates Proposal for the City of El Segundo Page 12 Amendment No. 5891B it comes to the hiring process, his goal is always to select individuals with the skills and talents to meet organizational needs. Manny received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physical Education from San Diego State University. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy and is a member of the Local Government Hispanic Network. AMBER SMITH, PRINCIPAL RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR As Principal Recruitment Coordinator with Bob Murray & Associates, Ms. Smith acts as a liaison between clients and candidates from beginning to end of each recruitment process. Under the direction of each client's assigned Recruiter, Amber is responsible for the development and distribution of position recruitment and advertising materials, client research, reference and background checks, responding to requests for proposals, and providing a broad range of support services for the recruiting team. She also provides leadership for our in-house staff and is an invaluable resource. Amber brings over a decade of client -oriented customer service, administrative, and management experience to Bob Murray & Associates. Since joining our team in 2013, she has shown a commitment to working as a partner with clients and candidates to provide a quality service and experience. Ms. Smith received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from La Sierra University, Riverside, California. SKI' BACLIG, SENIOR RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR A Ms. Baclig is a Senior Recruitment Coordinator with Bob Murray & Associates and is an essential part of our hiring experience. She partners closely with the executive recruiters to support hiring initiatives and is responsible for facilitating the movement of candidates through the recruitment process. Her responsibilities entail everything from creating marketing materials, posting available positions to job boards, candidate research, interview scheduling, conducting background checks, and ensuring the overall hiring process runs smoothly. Sky graduated from California State University Sacramento with her bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies. She has over a decade of client service experience and 5 years in Human Resources. She possesses thorough knowledge of Human Resources best practices and relies on her service - oriented attitude to support management/clients and team. She has a passion for helping people and connecting both personally and professionally. Outside of the workplace, Sky likes to spend time with her family, her dog, Oliver, and travel the world. Bob Murray & .Associates Proposal for the Cite of El Segundo Page 13 Amendment No. 5891B GINI HERNDON, CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR/BOOKKEEPER Ms. Gini Herndon is the Contracts Administrator/Bookkeeper at Bob Murray & Associates. Ms. Herndon is the first point of contact at Bob Murray & Associates and has an extensive administrative background in business law. Ms. Herndon is known for her collaborative approach as she works closely with our internal team and clients to ensure a successful search: As a first point of contact, Ms. Herndon is highly professional and maintains a high level of confidentiality and sensitivity. Bob Murray & Associates Proposal for the City of El Segundo Page 14 Amendment No. 5891B CORPORATION Bob Murray & Associates was founded in May 2000 and operated under the corporation naive MBN Services, Inc. until June 2014; our new corporation name is GVP Ventures, Inc., incorporated in California in 2014. Contact information for the corporation and the firm is as follows: GVP Ventures, Inc. OR Bob Murray & Associates 1544 Eureka Road, Ste. 280 Roseville, CA 95661 (916) 784-9080 apply@bobmurrayassoc.com Our corporation and firm are financially sound (and have been so since 2000), with documentation from our accountant available to your organization prior to final execution of a professional service agreement. We have never been involved in any litigation, aside from our personnel serving as expert witnesses when called to do so. PRO FESSIONALAssomTIONs Our film, represented by either our President or our Executive Vice President, are involved in the following organizations to remain engaged with current and future issues relevant to the work we conduct on behalf of clients like City of El Segundo: California Special Districts Association — Meniber California City Management Foundation (CCMF) — AYlewber International City/County Management Association (ICMA)—1Vlerraber League of California Cities — League Parmer Leagueof' "Women in Government `.. 4fvnsor/[Ylember C' ur&ipal Management Association of Northern California (NDvIANC) —Sponsor/AVlerrrber Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMANC) —Sponsor/1Vlember National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) — Cowr ilfee rrrenrber for• AYlmketiug and Brwnding Members of our leadership team not only attend events sponsored by these associations but are also frequently called upon to serve as panel members and to provide specialized lectures regarding industry -specific issues. Recent and upcoming speaking engagements and trainings provided by our staff include: V' "Role of the Chief' class, presented by Joel Bryden on behalf of the California Police Chiefs Association Organization of Latino Affairs invited speaker, Valerie Phillips for Hispanic Heritage Month; and "The Next Step on Your Career Ladder: A Rung Up or a Missed Step? What City Managers are Seeking to Create a Dream Team," Bob Murray & Associates is a leading participant on the MMANC 2019 Conference Panel Bob Murray & Associates Proposal for the City of E1 Segundo Page 15 Amendment No. 5891B REFERENCES Clients and candidates are the best testament to our ability to conduct quality searches. Clients for whom Bob Murray & Associates has recently conducted similar searches are listed below: CLIENT. City of Newark, CA POSITION. Community Development Director REFFRENOE.Mr. David Benoun, City Manager (510) 578-4200 CLIENT. City of St. Helena, CA POSITION., Planning and Building Director RATBIRENCE. Mr. Alan Galbraith, Mayor (707) 419-9367 Ms. Kathy Robinson, Human Resources & Information Technology Director (707) 968-2741 CLIENT. City of Walnut Creek, CA POSITtom Community Development Director RwFF BEN °E. Mr. Dan Buckshi, City Manager (925) 943-5812 We appreciate the City ofEJ Segundo's consideration of our proposal and look forward to wor 'dng with you. BOB MUPIRA►Y & Aigi3o IATEB EKPKnTB IN EXIMUTIVC ®CAACM Bob llurray & Associates Proposal for the City of El Segundo Page 16