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JAMES G. WILLIS <br />16511 - 26th Avenue North 651485-0700 (C) <br />Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1803 763-559-3099 (H) <br />PROFILE <br />Chief Executive who has demonstrated effective leadership and direction in two growing <br />metropolitan communities. Extensive knowledge and understanding of administrative practices. <br />Developed and successfully implemented long-range capital improvement programs in both cities <br />to achieve community development objectives. Demonstrated strength in managing diverse <br />internal and external interests while executing community plans and achieving community <br />objectives. Guided fiscal planning and management to achieve solid financial position. Effective in <br />communicating and maintaining positive working relationships withthe City Council, employees, <br />community groups, and others. <br />PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY <br />1992-2006 City Administrator, City of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota <br />1971-1992 City Manager, City of Plymouth, Minnesota <br />Inver Grove Heights is a growing suburb of St. Paul with a current population of approximately <br />33,000. Plymouth is a rapidly growing suburb of Minneapolis with an area of almost 36 square <br />miles. It grew from a population of 18,077 in 1970 to over 53,000 in 1992. Accountable to a 5- <br />member city council in both cities, the city manager/administrator is responsible for the <br />administration of all municipal operations and services. <br />Planned and organized a dedicated and cohesive management team accountable for <br />implementing city council goals and objectives. <br />Achieved a balance between meeting the service levels desired by the community while <br />remaining sensitive to costs and resulting property tax burdens on both citizens and <br />businesses. <br />Maintained a forward -looking vision to anticipate issues and problems rather than simply <br />reacting to problems or events. <br />Created risk management funds that accumulated in excess of $5 million through years of <br />risk management efforts, including active employee safety programs, acquisition and <br />replacement of appropriate equipment, and a self-insurance program with high deductibles. <br />Developed administrative and persorniel policies to adhere to applicable laws and <br />regulations and to promote the effective delivery of a full range of public services. <br />Developed and maintained effective working relationships with collective bargaining units. <br />