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Home My WebLink AboutGunty, Stephen - Resume 207-266-7505 STEPHEN J. GUNTY 10033 Ashwood Lane, Munster IN 46321 Resume sgunty@roadrunner.com Education Masters in Public Administration: Personnel - Governors State University Illinois 1991 Bachelors in Business: Real Estate & marketing/management - Indiana University 1977 Collective Bargaining: Tactics, Techniques & Table Manners - University of Wisconsin 2002 Human Resource Management Certification Prep Course (SHRM) - Marquette University 2001 “Economic Development Finance Professional” certified - National Development Council 1991 Advanced Public Information Officer Training - Wisconsin Emergency Government 1999 International City/County Management Association (ICMA) member - since 1993 “Outstanding Student” Award - American Society for Public Administration 1991 Position TOWN MANAGER – OLD ORCHARD BEACH, MAINE 3/08 – 8/09 9,000 permanent, 75,000 seasonal population – 80 employees – $25m All Funds with Schools, $10m General Fund Budget. Tourism oriented seaside resort Town. Hired 3/08 to handle: HR, Labor Relations (5 Contracts), Budget, Police, Fire, Public Works, Wastewater, Finance, Clerk, Planning/Community Development, Code Enforcement, Assessing. Assist with: Schools, Library. Accomplishments Enhanced Labor Relations and Employee Morale Negotiated Police, Dispatch, Fire, Wastewater and Public Works labor contracts Addressed employee salary inequities with market-based wage adjustments Fostered inter-governmental partnerships Involved in 4 community study of jurisdictional issues of Saco Bay for the State of Maine resulted in landmark legislation defining riparian rights Served on Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System Policy Committee Oversaw review & implementation of State mandated School Consolidation Law Involved in Ballpark development project Proposed community planning process after Citizens voted to retain 50 acre property Chaired Business License Administrative Review Board Endorsed novel consent agreement approach to prevent license revocation Studied and recommended Sewer User Fee system Position CITY MANAGER – ELLSWORTH, MAINE 4/04 – 6/07 7,000 population – 74 employees – $22m All Funds with Schools, $8m General Fund Budget. Busy coastal city of 93 square miles. Gateway to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor hosting 4 million annual tourists. Hired 4/04 to handle: HR, Labor Relations (3 Contracts), Budget, Roads, Police, Fire, Finance, Clerk, Planning, Economic Development, Code Enforcement, Water, Wastewater, Assessing, Harbor, Transfer Station/Recycling. Assist with: Schools, Library. Accomplishments Enhanced Labor Relations and Organizational Effectiveness via participative approach Negotiated Police, Fire and Highway labor contracts Achieved organizational changes through departmental re-structuring oversaw re-organization of the Code Enforcement and Planning Offices created a Technology Dept and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) function recruited key positions: Code Enforcement Officer, Admin Assistant to the Manager, Technology Administrator, WWTP Superintendent, GIS Coordinator, Deputy Planner Addressed employee salary inequities with merit and market-based wage adjustments 207-266-7505 STEPHEN J. GUNTY 10033 Ashwood Lane, Munster IN 46321 p2 of 3 – Resume Involved in planning and response to crisis issues Guided City through wastewater plant regulatory compliance focused on inflow elimination, new plant siting, media and public relations enhanced intergovernmental cooperation with State environmental agencies Countered State attempt to develop boat launch/campground on City’s sole drinking water lake spearheaded negotiation efforts, moratorium response & surface water use ordinance Responded to State tax reform initiative: apprised Council & public with impact analysis Led regional emergency response & plan to a sudden bridge closure as Public Information Officer Facilitated Public Infrastructure / Capital Improvement projects Streetscape beautification, parks, road & utility reconstruction, brownfields, harbor dredge & docks Diligently represented City in Real Estate activities Negotiated land swap for water treatment plant and acquisition of wastewater plant site Expedited land purchase for future School expansion or recreational use Sold 3 Historic properties through cooperative process with Historic Preservation Commission Negotiated large reduction in hydroelectric dam abatement request of utility company Assisted economic development efforts in business park and throughout City Major commercial development assistance & State/City/Developer cooperation agreements Development of impact fee ordinance to help fund needed transportation system improvements Position ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR – WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN 5/02 – 12/03 HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR – WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN 7/01 – 4/02 66,000 population – 520 employees – $88m All Fund Budget, $44m General Fund Budget. Largest Milwaukee suburb. Hired 7/01 as Human Resources Director. Promoted 5/02 over new department responsible for: Labor Relations (8 Contracts, 5 Unions), Finance, Budget, Human Resources, Training, Major Contracts, Payroll, Safety, Risk Management. Accomplishments Led negotiations resulting in 3 settled Labor Contracts - (Streets/Parks, Bldg Inspection, WWTP) Turned image of Human Resources Department around from obstinate to approachable Secured landmark Tentative Agreement on major Unstaffed Hours Proposal for (WWTP) Wastewater Treatment Plant after collaborative Labor/Management Committee process City’s representative on Library Consensus Style Negotiation Team Coordinator for Mayor’s “Safe Buildings Safe People” initiative after 9/11/01 national emergency Defibrillator placement, Package Handling Guidelines, Fire procedures, Training Re-designed & implemented “Pay for Performance” program Employee Training / Health Insurance Cost Reduction Strategy sessions / WELLNESS proposal Position CITY ADMINISTRATOR – SPARTA, WISCONSIN 1/93 – 6/01 8,300 population – 97 employees – $13m All Fund Budget, $4m General Fund Budget. Progressive rural county seat. Tourism economy supported by 119,000 summer bicyclists and 125,000 Ft. McCoy Army Base soldiers. Hired 1/93 as 1st City Administrator responsible for: HR, Budget, Police, Fire, Public Works, Water, Wastewater, Treasurer, Code Enforcement, Community Development, Airport, Library, Parks/Rec (Golf, Community Center, Swim Pool, Ice Arena lease). 207-266-7505 STEPHEN J. GUNTY 10033 Ashwood Lane, Munster IN 46321 p3 of 3 – Resume Accomplishments Oversaw major community growth and infrastructure improvements New facilities (school, Community Center, Public Works facility, ice arena), Lake & dam rehab, City Hall remodeling, Tech College expansion, Water & Wastewater process upgrades, new playground equipment, Downtown bike trail extension, $5m Landfill remediation project. Served as Chairman of “Sparta Comprehensive Plan Committee” guiding group of 40 citizens Achieved Budget goals of financial restraint & accountability Preserved $1.8m in surplus, $800k dedicated reserves, kept mil rate increase low Awarded $58 – 115k annually from 95-98 by keeping General Fund increase low Aggressively implemented detailed 19 indicator Financial Trend Monitoring System Updated / negotiated contracts: garbage, custodial services, assessor & airport base operator Spearheaded numerous economic development initiatives Embarked on aggressive industrial land acquisition - resulted in 300 Acre Industrial Park Guided 14 projects leading to: 320 new jobs, 389,500sq.ft. of construction, $24m of investment, $2.2m Tax Increment Financing (TIF) financing arranged, $404k Revolving Loans Constructed an applauded TIF Policy sympathetic to business & State guidelines Assessed Valuation in the City increased $100 million in 8 years Invested in speculative construction of a 20,000 sq.ft. industrial building Retained the Deke Slayton Space & Bike Museum through inter-agency cooperation Created organizational efficiencies Revamped job descriptions, created performance reports & purchasing guidelines Recruited 9 positions. Standardized hiring process utilizing rating sheets Created unique 6-in-1 info form & Council resource book: led to greater Board awareness of available resources, project follow-up & reduced paper Emergency preparedness: instituted reserve funds, warning siren & disaster plan Position ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR – CALUMET CITY, ILLINOIS 7/83 – 12/92 38,000 population – 340 employees – $62m All Fund Budget, $17.5m General Fund Budget. Largest south Chicago suburb. Area shopping mecca. Hired 7/83 for: Community & Economic Development, Grants, Housing (Rehab, Demolition, Rental Inspection), Community Relations. Accomplishments Prepared/Managed: Department Budget and Block Grant Program Budgets Transformed ailing CDBG Program into top ten County-wide Applied & received $4.3 Million in Federal/State/County grants; $250k to $750k yearly budget for: streets, sewers, watermains, flood control projects, housing & demolition Recommended, Managed & Promoted a Commercial/Industrial Enterprise Zone Worked with 200 businesses on 2.4m sq.ft. of construction at $54m value Created 3,300 new jobs and supported 4,000 existing jobs Community Leadership roles and economic development initiatives Executive Manager - Calumet City "Certified City Project" inspired 50 professionals to achieve quality standards for Illinois Certification Status Secretary/Asst.Treasurer - Calumet Region Industrial Development Assoc. assisted 3 cities with unique inter-governmental redevelopment venture Chairman - "Certification Committee": Minority Economic Resources Corp. led 12 cities efforts in affirmative action for contractors Chairman - Calumet City Housing Authority: innovated Affordable Housing initiatives helped create & guide agency during its critical formative stage Oversaw Community Relations division (Fair Housing 0rd & Rental Inspection Program) supervised staff of 6; responsible for 6,900 rental units in 1,700 buildings