City Experts

The City of Modesto has pre-determined staff who have expertise on a broad range of topics and are available to comment to the media. You can contact them directly through the City Experts directory.

The sources have been grouped by department as well as alphabetically by last name. If you need general information about a department or subject matter, or help locating a particular expert, call the Public Information Office at (209) 571-5125.

Here’s how to read the directory:
Name (e-mail linked)
Area of Expertise
Title
Phone Number

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Alphabetically by last name:

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A

Mary Akin
Risk Management, Liability Claims
Risk Manager
(209) 577-5421

Laura Anhalt
Wastewater Treatment Plant – Primary and Secondary Plant
WQC Plant Manager
(209) 577-6224

Rick Armendariz
Public Information Officer
Sergeant
(209) 572-9579

Mark Averell
Coordinates the purchasing of goods and services for all departments and divisions within the city.
Purchasing Manager
(209) 577-5412

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B

Jeff Barnes
Traffic Engineering, Traffic Signals and Traffic Signs
Traffic Engineer
(209) 577-5214

Jack Bond
Utility Master Planning
Senior Civil Engineer
(209) 577-5424

Gina Brown
Business Licenses
Customer Services Supervisor
(209) 571-5871

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C

Donald Campiotti
Security and Custodial and Maintenance Services for Tenth Street Place
Crewleader
(209) 342-4706

Fred Cavanah
Transit, Modesto Area Xpress (MAX)
Transit Manager
(209) 577-5298

David Cervantes
Legal: Development, Planning, Board of Zoning Adjustments and Administrative Hearing Officers
Senior Deputy City Attorney
(209) 577-5472

Rob Christensen
Engineering Design – Water Projects
Senior Civil Engineer
(209)571-5869

Will Crew
Building Safety, Dangerous and Substandard Housing, Board of Building Appeals, Code Enforcement
Chief Building Official
(209) 577-5321

Leslie Curtin
Manager of Customer Services--Utility Billing,Citations, Business License, Accounts Receivables and Cashiering.
Customer Service Manager
(209) 571-5889

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D

Tara Davis
Legal: Code Enforcement and Human Resources
Deputy City Attorney
(209) 577-5289

Gary DeJesus
Wastewater Administration, Wastewater Collections
Deputy Director of Public Works – Operations
(209) 577-6255

Vickey Dion
Streets Design
Senior Civil Engineer
(209) 571-5542

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E

DeAnna Espinoza
Principal Accountant
577-5387

Richard Evans
Legal: Civil Litigation and Eminent Domain
Senior Deputy City Attorney
(209) 577-5297

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F

Steve Fischio
Fleet Services
Fleet Manager
(209) 342-2222

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G

Cynthia Gale
Budget Analyst II
(209) 571-5855

Amy Gedney
Infrastructure Financing Planning, Capital Facilities Fees (CFF) and Community Facilities Districts (CFD)
Infrastructure Financing Program Administrator
(209) 571-5501

Basant Ghaleb
Lab and Environmental Monitoring
Environmental and QWC Laboratory Supervisor
(209) 577-6274

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H

Julie G. Hannon
Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods
HUD Programs – CDBG, Housing Rehabilitation, Public Service Grants, Neighborhood Stabilization Program; Redevelopment Agency Affordable Housing Component; Neighborhood Preservation/Code Enforcement; Recreation Programs
Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department Director
(209) 577-5417

Kevin Harless
Information Technology Manager
(209) 571-5593

Loren Holt
Development of Parks, Trails and Open Space; Tuolumne River Regional Park; Virginia Corridor Trailway; Commercial Landscape Review and Park Partners Program
Acting Parks Planning and Development Manager
(209) 571-5573

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I

Terry Inderbitzen
Public Programs, Community Outreach
Fire Battalion Chief
(209) 572-9590

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J

Andrew Johnson
Fundraising and Sponsorships
Fund Development Specialist
(209) 571-5582

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K

Scott Kasper
Employee and Labor Relations
Human Resources
(209) 577-5238

Patrick Kelly
Current and Advanced Planning: General Plan, Zoning, Housing Element and Planning Commission
Planning Manager
(209) 577-5268

Michael Kraus
Emergency Operations, Emergency Services
Fire Chief
(209) 552-3600

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L

Allen Lagarbo
Water Administration
Deputy Director of Public Works – Operations
(209) 342-2203

Stephanie Lopez
City Elections, Council Agendas and Minutes, Bid Openings and Public Records Requests
City Clerk
(209) 577-5397

Steve Lumpkin
Maintenance of Parks, Trails and Open Space; N.E.A.T. Program; Grover Landscaping Contract
Parks Operations Superintendent
(209) 342-2275

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M

Wayne Mathes
McHenry Museum, McHenry Mansion, McClure Country Place and McClatchy Square
Cultural Services Manager
(209) 577-5335

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O

Kris Ohlson
Construction Administration and Inspection
Senior Civil Engineer
(209) 577-5423

Mary Otten
Recreation Programs – Park-based Programs, Aquatics, Adult Sports, After-School Programs and Special Events; Facility Rentals and Class Registration
Recreation Program Manager
(209) 571-5863

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P

Hugo Patino
Public Information Officer, Current Events
Fire Battalion Chief
(209) 572-9590

Michael Payton
Fire Prevention, Code Enforcement and Emergency Preparedness
Fire Marshal, Division Chief
(209) 571-5876

Jill Peltier
Employee and Labor Relations
Human Resources
(209) 577-5209

Diane Perez
City Elections, Council Agendas and Minutes, Bid Openings and Public Records Requests
Assistant City Clerk
(209) 577-5397

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R

Jocelyn Reed
Garbage Collection; Recycling – General, Used Oil, Tires, Electronic/Hazardous Waste; Compost; Waste-to-Energy Plant and Landfills
Solid Waste Program Manager
(209) 577-5492

Vicki Rice
Modesto Centre Plaza; Muni, Dryden and Creekside Golf Courses and John Thurman Field Events Supervisor
Events Supervisor/Modesto Centre Plaza Manager
(209) 577-6444

Tina Rocha
Infrastructure Financing Planning, Capital Facilities Fees (CFF) and Community Facilities Districts (CFD)
Infrastructure Financing Program Administrator
(209) 577-5321

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S

Bill Sandhu
Subdivision Improvements, Encroachment Permits and Facilities Master Planning
City Engineer
(209) 577-5356

Bryan Sastokas
Chief Information Officer

David Savidge
Water Operations
Water Operations - Water Systems Manager
(209) 342-2217

Debbie  Sewell
Supervisor of Utility Billing and Citations
Customer Servcies Supervisor
(209) 577-5416

Ron Shriver
Streets Maintenance, Graffiti, Street Sweeping, Curbs, Gutters, and Sidewalks
Streets Manager
(209) 342-2257

Thomas Sinclair
Environmental Compliance and Inspection
Environmental Regulatory Compliance Administrator
(209) 577-6240

Brent Sinclair
Planning, Building Safety, RDA/Economic Development, CFF and CFD
Director of Community & Economic Development
(209) 571-5566

Jessica Smart
Media Relations
Public Information Analyst
(209) 571-5125

Roland Stevens
Legal: Convention, Culture & Leisure, Finance, Public Works, Solid Waste, Utilities, Redevelopment and Fire
Assistant City Attorney
(209) 571-5159

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T

Jerome Thiele
Airport
Airport Manager
(209) 577-5201

Dennis Turner
Public Works
Director of Public Works
(209) 341-2906

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U

Rich Ulm
Capital Improvement Program
Director of Utility Planning and Projects
(209) 577-5261

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W

Gail Wax
Public Works Administration
Administrative Services Officer
(209) 341-2930

James Wilson
Legal: SMART Team, Police and Civil Litigation
Senior Deputy City Attorney
(209) 577-5284

Will Wong
Engineering Design – Wastewater Projects
Senior Civil Engineer
(209) 571-5801

Susana Wood
Legal: Code Enforcement, Districting, Government, Information Technology, Human Resources and Redevelopment
City Attorney
(209) 577-5284

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