Derek Konofalski City of Gilbert, AZ Data and Technology Analyst- Gilbert, AZ LinkedIn | Twitter Creative, Dedicated, Innovative Derek is a self proclaimed “nerd” and is always on the cutting edge of local government technology. He manages Gilbert’s Open Data Initiative, and also has transformed the Gilbert 311 program. He also produces the “Government Gone … Continued
Larissa Johnson Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection Residential Energy Program Manager LinkedIn Energetic, Inclusive, Creative Larissa Johnson deserves a place on the 2021 Traeger list because she can figure out a way to partner with just about every organization, business, or person she meets. Through the Montgomery Energy Connection platform, she has created innovative … Continued
Samantha Hilson Tompkins County, NY Health Department Director of Health Promotion LinkedIn Smart, Kind, Caring Samantha is a committed health professional who cares for our community. She has worked with her other members of the community to ensure that everyone is provided infomation where they are. if it means through community navigators, translated materials, or … Continued
E.A. Hoppe City of Kerrville City Manager LinkedIn Inspirational, Supportive, Encouraging Mr. Hoppe was recently promoted from Deputy City Manager to City Manager here in Kerrville. The transition was not only smooth, but encouraging to the city staff. EA has created a solid momentum for staff to bring up and support city projects. He encourages … Continued
Gail Sumi League of Wisconsin Municipalities Member Engagement and Communications Director LinkedIn | Twitter Tireless, Supportive, Passionate As Member Engagement and Communications Director for the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, Gail tirelessly advocates for Wisconsin’s municipalities and juggles many tasks to ensure municipal employees are educated, informed, and connected to one another and to the legislative … Continued
Gladys Larson Tompkins County, NY Senior Probation Officer LinkedIn Inspirational, Energizing, Fun Gladys brings empathy and kindness to everything she does. As a probation officer she treats her clients with respect and demands the same from them. She is always learning and growing. In 2020 and much of 2021 she stepped up to assist with … Continued
Mike Giansanti City of Boulder, CO Innovation & Technology Deputy Director – Business Intelligence & Applications LinkedIn Visionary, Strategic, Thoughtful Mike has an incredible vision not only for what technology can do, but also for the impact it can have on local government. He is leading initiatives for Workday implementation, a new CRM, the City … Continued
Shane McDaniel City of Seguin, TX Director of IT LinkedIn | Twitter Accountable, Communicative, Driven Since his hiring in 2018 as the City of Seguin’s first Director of IT, Shane has led a technology evolution for one of the oldest cities in Texas. Over the following three years several miles of high strand count single … Continued
Suki Tabor Ithaca, NY Youth Bureau Deputy Director LinkedIn Collaborator, Caring, Catalyst Suki is committed to youth and families throughout Tompkins County. She makes sure that all people feel welcome at the Ithaca Youth Bureau and continues to push the City and community to engage in difficult conversations to implement equitable systems. The 2021 Top … Continued
Nathan Gregory Deputy Director of Human Resources – City of Fort Worth LinkedIn Kind, Caring, Committed Nathan is a Human Resources leader. He is committed to bringing HR leaders together across the DFW metroplex come together to share information and ideas about the latest Human Resources issues/topics. They also help drive the operational efforts of … Continued
