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CM Candidate - Robert Middaugh Candidate Profiles Robert Middaugh 6005 Richpress Drive • Williamsburg, Virginia 23188 757 .634 .2772 (c) • rcmj0629 @outlook. com Salary: $ 174,900 (most recent) Experience 2010 - 2013 County Administrator • James City County, Virginia 2001 - 2010 Assistant City Manager • City of Miami Beach, Florida 1999 - 2000 Town Manager • Town of Davie, Florida 1992 - 1999 City Manager • City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado 1990 - 1992 Recycling/Solid Waste Consultant • New England area 1985 - 1990 Town Manager • Town of Watertown, Connecticut 1978 - 1985 City Administrator • City of Elk River, Minnesota 1976 - 1978 Personnel Director/Administrative Assistant • Town of Coon Rapids, Minnesota Educational Background Masters, Public Administration University of Colorado Bachelor of Arts Miami University Senior Executive Institute University of Virginia Association and Committee Memberships Credentialed Manager, International City/County Managers Association (ICMA) Board Member, Virginia Local Government Managers Association (VLGMA) Member, Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) Member, Virginia Municipal League (VML) Background Information Bob Middaugh is a veteran professional local government manager with over thirty-five years (35) of experience, including three (3) years as County Administrator in James City County, Virginia, nine (9) years as Assistant City Manager of Miami Beach and variety of other public and private sector positions in which he increased his experience and level of responsibility along the way. Mr. Middaugh is recognized as a Credentialed Manager by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) . For the most recent three (3) years of his career Mr. Middaugh served as County Administrator of James City County, a county of 70,000 residents adjacent to and surrounding the City of Williamsburg, Virginia. James City is a county which hosts over a million visitors per year and has developed a high level of services for its citizens. The County is a mixture of urban-suburban, residential and commercial areas surrounding the City of Williamsburg and maintains a strong rural base with agricultural production predominating the western section of the County. In James City County Mr. Middaugh managed a full-service county with a staff of 600 and a budget of $ 173 million with both urban and rural challenges such as agricultural preservation, and land conservancy and storm water utility development. James City is a county which also possesses well-defined and well thought-out land use policies, a strong civic engagement program and has worked to develop a sustainable economic base. Services provided by the County and in those other communities in which Mr. Middaugh served are similar to those provided in Atlantic Beach. Mr. Middaugh was separated from his position in James City County in November 2013 by a new, Springsted City of Atlantic Beach, Florida Executive Search — City Manager Candidate Profiles very conservative Board which provided him no reason for his departure. In conversations with a long-term Board member who is a professor of public administration at William and Mary, he felt that Mr. Middaugh had served the County well and that the termination was politically motivated and without cause. Prior to serving in James City County Mr. Middaugh served as Assistant City Manager for the City of Miami Beach, Florida, a highly diverse community of 164,000 residents. In his prior position with Miami Beach, he had overall management responsibility for a range of municipal services including parks and recreation, public works, public safety code compliance and neighborhood services and capital projects. Mr. Middaugh' s interest in the Atlantic Beach Manager' s position stems from his current employment situation, a desire to return to Florida and maintain a coastal community and because of the City' s excellent reputation as a progressive area with a high quality of life. He believes that the Atlantic Beach Manager' s position and the community seem to be a good fit based on the variety of management experiences he possesses in both urban and rural communities . While he acknowledges that his technical strengths have been developed in the area of public works, as the chief administrative officer in other full-service localities he has acquired significant working knowledge of all aspects of local government. Mr. Middaugh describes his management style as open and participatory in which he delegates freely to department directors with the expectation that they will perform in accordance with their technical expertise and at a high level. If a director does not perform at a high level or experiences difficulties, he often serves as a coach and reestablishes the director' s goals if warranted. He considers himself to be a good listener who is easily accessible and approachable. He believes in focusing more on solutions rather than problems and takes a practical, common-sense approach to his management of the workplace, which he further described as fair and consistent with well-managed expectations, action-oriented and mission-driven. Mr. Middaugh noted that his short tenure as Town Manager in Davie, Florida, came about due to an ethical conflict with his elected body. According to Mr. Middaugh, he was directed by members of the Council to conduct an investigation of the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief who had become very active politically within the Town. Following an extensive ten-month investigation, Mr. Middaugh concluded that the disciplinary action against the two individuals sought by several elected officials (termination) was not warranted and could not be justified. Some Council members insisted that he fire them anyway and he refused on the basis that it was unwarranted and in conflict with the ICMA Code of Ethics . Consequently, Mr. Middaugh was terminated. Information also exists that a community in Pennsylvania offered Mr. Middaugh a position and the governing body that made a job offer then defunded the position. Mr. Middaugh had not accepted the position and consequently there was no ethical violation, although a record exists that an offer was made and then rescinded. Mr. Middaugh is a good communicator, somewhat soft-spoken, but very articulate. He expressed his thoughts clearly and with conviction. He indicated that he is comfortable speaking to community groups and the media and relies on the elected body to determine the extent to which he represents the face of the organization. He maintains a customer service orientation and believes strongly that all employees are leaders to some extent and share in the responsibility to serve the public in a manner that is "more than good". Springsted City of Atlantic Beach, Florida Executive Search — City Manager Candidate Profiles Justification for Recommendation Bob Middaugh is a solid, veteran professional manager with significant experience in a variety of different local government settings of comparable size and complexity to Atlantic Beach as both a manager and an assistant manager. He demonstrates a strong background in the public works arena, but also is very knowledgeable in other areas of local government including finance, land use planning, growth management, and dealing with the impacts of development on the community. He understands the dynamics of organizational management in a high-profile, high-pressure environment and respects the role of the staff in support of the elected leaders of the community. He demonstrates a broad range of relevant experience in developing, maintaining and enhancing regional partnerships, as well as public-private partnerships for effective and efficient service delivery. Though somewhat soft-spoken, Mr. Middaugh is thoughtful and articulate and is able to convey his thoughts clearly and thoroughly. If selected as City Manager in Atlantic Beach he would work to develop a close working relationship with the Mayor and Commissioners, both on an individual and collective basis, believing that to manage effectively he has to fully understand the Commission and learn to think like the governing body he serves . Mr. Middaugh maintains his distance from interjecting personal opinions into issues and discussions and appears to be fully supportive of the governing body' s adopted policies . He works collaboratively with other local governments and is a manager who prefers to work collaboratively with others . He works well with public finance and has a collaborative style of developing annual budgets seeking out the governing body' s opinions at a pre-budget retreat or work session. References described Bob Middaugh as being a very professional manager who is candid, honest and straightforward. References said that he a "straight shooter" who "calls it like he sees it" and is very knowledgeable with facts before bringing forward a recommendation. Individuals contacted also noted that while he was straightforward in his approach to responding to questions that he did so in a non-offensive manner and was flexible in changing his views based upon new information being provided. He is said to work well under pressure and will rely on facts to support his position on an issue, as opposed to opinion. He is said to be a good listener who seeks and uses input from others to help reach conclusions. He is considered to be an effective presenter who is highly capable of presenting his organization' s position without a flashy style. While visible in the community he was noted to be very low-keyed at public events and an individual who avoids upstaging the elected officials he serves . Mr. Middaugh was viewed by those contacted as a fair manager who did not get involved in political discussions and was viewed to be a principled professional. Those contacted indicated that he managed staff well and was able to focus staff on developing a more professional approach to customer service and service delivery. One noted that he followed a long-term, popular County Administrator in James City County and that Mr. Middaugh was patient and deliberate in making changes to processes and procedures and did so only after he had thoroughly analyzed the need for a change. Springsted City of Atlantic Beach, Florida Executive Search — City Manager ( August 13, 2014 The Honorable Carolyn Woods Mayor C/o John Anzivino Springsted Incorporated Via electronic submission Dear Mayor Woods, Enclosed (attached) please find my resume in application for the position of City Manager for the City of Atlantic Beach . I am an ICMA credentialed Manager with 35 years of experience in local government service, 23 years of which have been at the Manager level . I have had the opportunity to work in five different regions of the country, which has afforded me a broad understanding and depth of experience in governmental operations and experience in balancing the needs of many different groups and interests . My most recent position was as the County Administrator of James City County, Virginia, where I served for three years in this growing and full service county. James City County is a blend of urban and rural areas and the community expects and receives a high quality of life. During my tenure the County moved to a values based leadership model through which we were able to deliver service enhancements while conservatively managing our resources . My experience in Virginia is more extensive than either a City or County Manger in other states, as Counties and Cities in Virginia are independent of each other. All locals governments in Virginia are expected to provide both County and City services to their communities . My previous position was as an Assistant City Manager in the coastal tourism destination community of the City of Miami Beach, Florida . I served in this capacity for nine years and was assigned a portfolio of departments to oversee on behalf of the City Manager. My portfolio varied slightly over my tenure but eventually included most of the operating departments of the City. My assigned portfolio of departments typically exceeded 1,000 employees . Throughout my career, I have strived to improve upon my leadership skills . I have been successful in helping to create high performing organizations that have a culture of collaboration, inclusiveness and a team orientation rooted in ethics and integrity. Employees in my organizations are innovative problem solvers and focused on constant improvement. I believe that my combination of skills and experience would allow me to succeed in the City Manager's position . I look forward to the opportunity to meet and discuss my interest in serving you and the community as your next City Manager. Sincerely, Robert C. Middaugh Robert C . Middaugh Resume Summary 6005 Richpress Drive, Williamsburg , VA , 23188 Home phone , 757-903-2981 Cell phone 757-634-2772 E-mail rcmj0629 @outlook. com Personal : Married 40 years , 3 children , 5 grandchildren Leadership Style : Ethics and value based , inclusive, approachable, customer and team oriented , creative and open Demonstrated Skills and Expertise • Successful organization leadership • Citizen participation and involvement • Ethics • Strategic planning • Communication • Financial management • Consensus and team building • Creativity • Customer service • Problem solving Work History County Administrator, James City County, VA 2010-2013 A Hampton Roads community, home to Jamestown , Busch Gardens and Anheuser Busch brewery. Community is a blend of rural and urban uses . Population 70 , 000 , 600 staff, budget $ 173, 000 , 000 . Assistant City Manager, City of Miami Beach , FL 2001 -2010 Tourism destination community, average daily population 164 , 000 , assigned portfolio budgets $201 , 000 , 000 , assigned portfolio staff 1 , 100 . Management Consultant 2000 Consulting to City of Pembroke Pines , FL , population112 , 000 . Town Manager, Town of Davie, FL 1999 Broward County community, population 78 , 000 , home of large edu- cation complex, budget $60 , 000 , 000 , staff 600 , five member Council City Manager, City of Wheat Ridge , CO 1992- 1999 Suburban Metro Denver community, population 32 , 000 , budget $30, 000 , 000, staff 198 , nine member Council Recycling/Solid Waste Consultant 1990- 1992 Primary client, a regional solid waste/recycling agency in central CT Town Manager, Town of Watertown , CT 1985- 1990 Suburban community in NW CT, population 21 , 000 , budget $ 15 , 000 , 000, staff 140 , nine member Council City Administrator, City of Elk River, MN 1978- 1985 Free standing rural community NW of Minneapolis , population 7 , 300, budget $3 , 000 , 000, Staff 40, five member Council Personnel Director/Administrative Assistant, Town of Coon Rapids , MN 1976- 1978 Education Bachelor of Arts Degree , Miami University, Oxford , Ohio , 1974 Master of Public Administration , University of Colorado , Boulder, Colorado , 1976 Credentialed City Manager, International City/County Management Association 2004 Senior Executive Institute , University of Virginia, 2004 Various professional conferences/seminars/courses l Robert C . Middaugh Page 2 of 4 Robert C . Middaugh Resume Detail ( Work Experience County Administrator, James City County, VA , 7/10 to 11 /13 . Chief Executive for this growing full service County. Terminated with no explanation provided . County Services Include : • Police, Fire (career and volunteer) , Parks and Recreation , Development Management (Planning , Zoning , Engineering , Building Permits) , Financial Management, Human Resources , Water and Sewer Utility, General Services (Capital , Fleet, Solid Waste, Recycling , Building and Grounds Maintenance, Storm water) , Community Services (Social Services , Housing and Community Development, Cooperative Extension , Satellite Services) Economic Development, Communications and Constitutional Officer Services. Accomplishments : • Two AAA bond ratings • Lowest per capita spending since 2005 • Multiple award winning Departments • Growth of local tourism through sports and special events • Expanded/refined the County Enterprise zone to leverage investment and to create over 171 jobs • Developed a three jurisdiction new business incubator managed by the College of William and Mary • Participate in multiple joint services agreements to save tax dollars • Award winning Library • Historic and agricultural land preservation • Extensive citizen engagement • Significant leadership training and development for staff • Construction of significant capital projects including ; County buildings, School refurbishments , Sewer, water and storm water projects • Constructed a County owned fiber optic loop that connects all County facilities , all Schools and other regional institutions for voice and data services Assistant City Manager, City of Miami Beach , FL , 4/01 to 7/10 . Responsible to supervise an assigned portfolio of departments and special projects on behalf of the City Manager. Experience and accomplishments within assigned departments includes : Assigned Departments : • Supervision of a portfolio of departments that included , Police (530 employees , $80, 800, 000 operating budget) , Fire (306 employees, $49, 800, 000 operating budget) , Parks and Recreation ( 195 employees , $31 , 000, 000 operating budget) , Parking (117 employees, $31 , 300 , 000 operating budget) and Fleet (21 employees, $8 , 700, 000 operating budget) • Previous Departments supervised included Public Works (Sanitation , Water, Sewer, Storm Water, Property Management, Streets and Street Lighting , Engineering and Transportation) , Neighborhood Services (Code Compliance, Housing , Community Outreach , Homeless , Children and Elder Affairs) and the Capital Improvement Office. Accomplishments : • Lead staff member in a multi department citywide cleanliness initiative that developed a process and measurement tool to assess performance and improved cleanliness citywide. The initiative received first place in both regional and State competitions for quality assurance and competed as the only City team at the international meeting of the American Society for Quality Assurance • Assisted with the creation of and supervised the Capital Improvement Office developed by the City to manage all construction associated with voter approved Bonds . Significant capital improvements completed, including , Recreation Center, outdoor pool , parks renovations , golf course renovation , roads, water, sewer and storm water, public buildings , Fire stations and an EOC • Developed Parks and Recreation Department to be an award winning agency providing expanded quantity and quality of programs for the community ( • Extensive resident and business outreach and involvement on services and quality of life concerns Robert C . Middaugh Page 3 of 4 • Emergency Management Coordinator and lead staff member during the 2004/2005 hurricane seasons • Led City efforts to convert overhead electric lines to underground lines for 3 neighborhoods • Worked with Miami Dade County and the Corps of Engineers to complete beach erosion projects and an experimental sand retention structure • Negotiated the successful " Local" bus shuttle agreement with Miami Dade County, improving service and saving approximately 1 million per year from past electric bus operations • Primary instructor for presentations/classes on ethics and the form of government to the City Employee, the Neighborhood Leadership and the City Employee Leadership Academies • Negotiating contracts with vendors for two sustainability initiatives , shared cars and shared bicycles • Coordinating a comprehensive energy audit and alternative energy generation feasibility study • Developed recycling program for multifamily buildings and public areas • Senior staff member on City team granted the "All America City" award Management Consultant , 11 /00 to 4/01 . Provided organizational and programmatic review of the Community Services Department (including a 192 unit senior housing project and a senior center providing services such as transit, day care , counseling , meals and recreation) and elements of the Finance Department for the City of Pembroke Pines , population 112 , 000 . Town Administrator (Town Manager) , Town of Davie , FL , 7/99 to 8/00 . Manager for this full service and rapid growth community of 78 , 000 . Town includes the Nova Southeastern University campus and Broward Community College . Terminated for declining to violate the City Charter and the ICMA Code of Ethics . Experience included : • Development of a community forum for issue discussion and participation in government • Development and implementation of customer service training and philosophy for all employees • Development of first community bus shuttle service • Negotiation of Police and Fire Department labor agreements • Implementation of construction program for 12 million dollar park improvement program • Provided stability and improvement in employee morale for organization in turmoil City Manager, City of Wheat Ridge , CO , 3/92 to 7/99 . Manager for this suburban Denver community of 32 , 000 residents . Experience included : • Budget management that created a 20% fund balance, a multi-year equipment and capital improvement program and no long term indebtedness • Completed first strategic plan , utilizing broad community involvement • Successful revitalization of existing commercial and industrial areas • Initiated successful citizen communication and civic participation program • Developed and implemented a customer oriented service philosophy • Developed and implemented a successful employee compensation and appraisal system • Succeeded in obtaining voter approval for two special tax measures , one for Police facilities and one for capital enhancement and code enforcement at multifamily units and hotels • Organized and directed the process to obtain voter approval for a 13 million dollar multi-purpose recreation center • Developed and implemented a comprehensive neighborhood traffic management program • Participant in several multiple government cooperative service agreements • Established community's first housing rehabilitation Community Development Block Grant program Recycling/Solid Waste Consultant, 5/90 to 3/92 . Senior level consultant to various government clients in the New England area , including a Connecticut regional solid waste agency. Experience included : • Project management, including responsibility for client satisfaction , work quality and project expenses • Provision of senior level technical assistance to clients on a variety of solid waste issues, including recycling program design and implementation , facility design and program economics • Assistance with client regulatory compliance on issues including facility permitting , siting and land use. Robert C . Middaugh Page 4 of 4 • Evaluation and negotiation of client vendor contracts for facility construction and operation Town Manager, Town of Watertown , CT, 2/85 to 5/90 . Manager for this full service community of 21 , 000 residents in Northwest Connecticut. Experience included : • Completion of strategic plan for economic growth and development • Negotiated cost saving labor agreements with three employee unions without the need to resort to State mandated binding arbitration • Developed and implemented employee classification , compensation and evaluation systems • Initiated an employee service excellence program • Negotiated long term water supply and sewer disposal agreements with adjacent City • Coordinated Town activities to comply with State mandates for solid waste disposal and recycling • Extensive work in planning , financing and construction of major capital improvements including water and sewer projects, roads, school construction and public buildings • Prepared and implemented budget with a 9% reduction in expenses with limited service impacts to address revenue downturn City Administrator, City of Elk River, MN , 7/78 to 2/85 . First Administrator for this newly consolidated City and Township of 7 , 300 residents northwest of Minneapolis . Experience included : • Development of all initial operating and support systems and procedures • Extensive land use planning and capital improvement planning in this fast growth 44 square mile community • Development of a joint public/private economic development promotion program • Development of a Code of Ordinances, including zoning and subdivision regulations • Represented City in all labor relation matters including contract negotiation , mediation and compulsory binding arbitration Administrative Assistant/Personnel Director, City of Coon Rapids , MN , 3/76 to 7/78 Education • Master of Public Administration , University of Colorado , Boulder, Colorado , 1976 • Bachelor of Arts , Miami University, Oxford , Ohio , 1974 • Credentialed City Manager, International City County Management Association (ICMA) , 2004 • Senior Executive Institute , University of Virginia , Darden School , 2004 • Various professional courses in : ♦ Supervisory Practices ♦ Economic Development and Capital Project Financing ♦ Citizen Participation ♦ Environmental Regulation and Compliance ♦ Facilitation and Mediation ♦ Transportation and Traffic Management ♦ Emergency Management ♦ Budget and Performance Measurement • Professional Conference Attendance Professional Affiliations • Member, ICMA , 35 years • Board Member, Virginia Local Government Managers Association • Member Virginia Association of Counties • Member, Virginia Municipal League i