Department Manager Directory

Community Development
Chris Salomone - 480/350-8294
Responsible for redevelopment, business retention, revitalization, housing services, special projects, and economic development including Rio Salado/Tempe Town Lake.

Community Relations 
Shelley Hearn - 480/350-8906
Responsible for managing internal  and external communication, government relations, neighborhood services, and Mayor and Council support.

Community Services 
Tom Canasi
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480/350-5305
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esponsible for the library, recreational activities, social services, and cultural facilities. 

Development Services
Chris Anaradian - 480/858-2204
Responsible for guiding development  throughout the city including planning, building safety, design, and technology.

Diversity
Rosa Inchausti 480/350-8999
Responsible for facilitating a fair and equitable work environment for city employees.

Parks and Recreation
Mark Richwine - 480/350-5325
Responsible for parks and golf course maintenance, special events and recreation programs and facilities.

Financial Services
Jerry Hart - 480/350-8505
Responsible for the financial viability and functioning of the city. 

 

Fire
Cliff Jones - 480/858-7201
Responsible for emergency services to our
community.

Human Resources 

Responsible for the hiring and well being of city employees.

Information Technology 
Gene Obis - 480/350-8364
Responsible for the city's computer and communications systems.

Internal Auditing
Ken Jones - 480/350-8504
Responsible for providing independent assessments assessments of the city's internal control structure.

Police
Tom Ryff - 480/350-8214
Responsible for the safety and protection of our community.

Public Works
Glenn Kephart - 480/350-8371
Responsible for street maintenance, trash collection, engineering  services and transportation systems in Tempe.

Water Utilities
Don Hawkes - 480/350-2660
Responsible for environmental issues, the maintenance and distribution of water, and
the treatment and disposal of wastewater.


 

 

 

Council Appointed

City Attorney's Office
Andrew Ching-
480/350-8227
Acts as the legal advisor to the city and
represents the city during litigation.
City Court
Louraine Arkfeld
480/350-8271
Responsible for the civil and criminal
City Clerk
Jan Hort - 480/350-8007
Appointed as legal custodian of official city
records, i.e., ordinances, codes, contracts, deeds.
Posts official City documents