Thursday March 20, 2014 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM PDTAdd to Calendar
4:30-5:00 - Networking over drinks and appetizers on Patio of Alumni House (weather permitting)
5:00 - 5:30 - Dinner in Alumni House
5:30 - 7:00 - Welcome/Introductions following by guest speakers discussion and Q & A with audience.
CSU, Fullerton Campus - Golleher Alumni House
800 N. State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831
Follow link below for campus map and parking information: http://www.fullerton.edu/campusmap/images/campus%20map%20color_1008.pdf
The Southern California Chapter of ASPA in partnership with the California State University, Fullerton Division of Politics, Administration & Justice, Master of Public Administration Program, and the Office of Government Relations is pleased to present its first student/professional networking event on the Fullerton campus.
Please join us for an evening of discussion with three Executives from Orange County to discuss the interjurisdictional, intersectorial, collaborative environment in which they make their careers.
David Cavazos, City Manager of Santa Ana
David Cavazos began serving as City Manager of Santa Ana, California in October 2013, with more than 25 years of public management experience. He encourages a team approach to problem solving and believes that solutions are achieved by working together.
Previously, Mr. Cavazos was the City Manager of Phoenix, Arizona where he began his career as an intern. In his role as Phoenix City Manager, he trimmed the Phoenix budget, streamlined its permitting processes and helped revitalize its downtown. Under his leadership, Phoenix successfully turned around a historic deficit into a surplus within two years and maintained a "AAA" bond rating during his tenure as City Manager.
Throughout his career, Mr. Cavazos has actively participated on non-profit boards for the Chamber of Commerce, local children's hospital and downtown civic organizations. His charitable work includes the following awards: United Cerebral Palsy of Arizona Champion for Life Award (2013), Arizona Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Award (2011), and the United States Arizona Small Business Advocate of the Year Award (2000).
Mr. Cavazos has a Master of Science degree in Management and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon Unviversity. He is a certified Economic Development Finance Professional of Urban and Economic Development (EDFP). He is an accredited Airport Executive by AAAE, the American Association of Airport Executives.
Mark Denny, Chief Operating Officer, County of Orange Mark Denny serves as the first Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the County of Orange in the County CEO's office. The COO provides direct supervision over all appointed County agencies and departments, ensuring consistency in direction and aiding in the development of coordinated strategies to implement County goals.