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James R. Lewis

http://pismobeach.org/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=4421 Jim Lewis became City Manager of Pismo Beach on March 1, 2013. He is passionate about public service and is committed to building quality and sustainable organizations that serve the public to their best and most efficient ability.

Prior to serving as City Manager of Pismo Beach, Jim served as the Assistant City Manager and President of the Office of Economic Development for the City of Atascadero. In this role, Jim was responsible for economic development, human resources, labor relations, technology, organizational development, the creation of new revenues and operating efficiencies and several special projects. Prior to this role, Jim served as the Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Claremont. In both positions, Jim was successful in transforming downtowns and building pride and positive relationships amongst business owners, community groups, neighborhoods and the city. He has helped build supportive, dedicated and entrepreneurial staff cultures focused on offering high customer service to the community. Jim also conducts strategic planning for his organizations.

Jim serves as President of the League of California Cities City Manager's Department and has served as President of the Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC) in 2001. Jim is an ICMA credentialed manager (ICMA-CM).

Jim graduated with honors and received a Bachelor of Science in Public Policy and Management from the University of Southern California and a Master of Public Administration at Syracuse University.

Jim is active in the Rotary Club of Pismo Beach and is married with two young children.