New Transportation Director
I received the following press release today from Acting City Manager John Fitzpatrick.
City of Oshkosh names Strong as Transportation Director
Oshkosh, Wis. – The City of Oshkosh has selected Christopher K. Strong as their new Transportation Director. Strong will replace Mark Huddleston who retired on February 1, 2008, after 30 years of service with the City. In his new position, Strong will oversee the Transportation Department which includes the offices of Traffic Engineering, Transit, Sign and Electric.
“We are very pleased Chris Strong has accepted the Transportation Director position with the City of Oshkosh,” said Acting City Manager John Fitzpatrick. “Chris has a diverse transportation planning background in both the public and private sector where he has been involved with the latest developments in intelligent transportation system planning while producing programs for state DOT’s across the country.”
Strong is currently the Program Manager for Safety & Operations at the Western Transportation Institute located at Montana State University. Prior to 1999, Strong was a Transportation Planner for Wilbur Smith Associates in Lisle, Illinois. In 1996 Strong was a member of the Northeastern Illinois Transportation Planning Cadre for the Chicago Metro Agency for Planning in Chicago, Illinois.
Strong received his Master of Science in Engineering with a Transportation Concentration from the University of Texas at Austin. He has also earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a minor in Economics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His family includes his wife Sunny and their two children.
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve the City of Oshkosh,” said Strong. “I’m really looking forward to building on the good work that been done by Mark and his staff in developing and maintaining a strong transportation system.”
Strong’s official start date is April 5, 2008. Mark Huddleston has agreed to temporarily assist the city as Transportation Director until Strong is able to assume the position. “We are grateful for Mark’s commitment to helping us out during this transitional period,” said Fitzpatrick. “The fact that he is returning after 30 years of service and his retirement indicates the caliber of individual he is.” For more information about the City of Oshkosh please visit www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
Congratulations to Mr. Strong. I look forward to working him in his new role as Transportation Director, particularly since I serve on the Traffic Review Advisory Board. I also want to congratulate Mr. Huddleston for his 30 years of service to the city. I wish him all the best in retirement.
-Bryan
City of Oshkosh names Strong as Transportation Director
Oshkosh, Wis. – The City of Oshkosh has selected Christopher K. Strong as their new Transportation Director. Strong will replace Mark Huddleston who retired on February 1, 2008, after 30 years of service with the City. In his new position, Strong will oversee the Transportation Department which includes the offices of Traffic Engineering, Transit, Sign and Electric.
“We are very pleased Chris Strong has accepted the Transportation Director position with the City of Oshkosh,” said Acting City Manager John Fitzpatrick. “Chris has a diverse transportation planning background in both the public and private sector where he has been involved with the latest developments in intelligent transportation system planning while producing programs for state DOT’s across the country.”
Strong is currently the Program Manager for Safety & Operations at the Western Transportation Institute located at Montana State University. Prior to 1999, Strong was a Transportation Planner for Wilbur Smith Associates in Lisle, Illinois. In 1996 Strong was a member of the Northeastern Illinois Transportation Planning Cadre for the Chicago Metro Agency for Planning in Chicago, Illinois.
Strong received his Master of Science in Engineering with a Transportation Concentration from the University of Texas at Austin. He has also earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a minor in Economics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His family includes his wife Sunny and their two children.
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve the City of Oshkosh,” said Strong. “I’m really looking forward to building on the good work that been done by Mark and his staff in developing and maintaining a strong transportation system.”
Strong’s official start date is April 5, 2008. Mark Huddleston has agreed to temporarily assist the city as Transportation Director until Strong is able to assume the position. “We are grateful for Mark’s commitment to helping us out during this transitional period,” said Fitzpatrick. “The fact that he is returning after 30 years of service and his retirement indicates the caliber of individual he is.” For more information about the City of Oshkosh please visit www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
Congratulations to Mr. Strong. I look forward to working him in his new role as Transportation Director, particularly since I serve on the Traffic Review Advisory Board. I also want to congratulate Mr. Huddleston for his 30 years of service to the city. I wish him all the best in retirement.
-Bryan
Labels: City Staff, Fitzpatrick, Huddleston, Strong, Transportation
posted by Bryan L. Bain at
3/10/2008 11:31:00 PM
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6 Comments:
The City's Human Resource Department has found another "quality experienced educated employee".
They did it without a "professional search firm" and in about half the time and most importantly for far less money.
They have somehow managed to find a new Finance Director and a new Transportation Director.
Quality staffers doing quality work. Congratulations to the members of the city’s' own personnel staff.
GOOD JOB DONE
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Anonymous, at March 12, 2008 9:47 AM
Bryan,
The city have hired a new Finance
Director and a new Transportation Director: how do their salaries compare to the previous directors?
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Anonymous, at March 13, 2008 5:53 PM
Anonymous said:
"The city have hired a new Finance
Director and a new Transportation Director: how do their salaries compare to the previous directors?"
I do not know. I have emailed Acting City Manager John Fitzpatrick and will post a follow up comment when I hear back from him.
-Bryan
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Bryan L. Bain, at March 17, 2008 8:58 AM
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Bryan L. Bain, at March 17, 2008 12:12 PM
Anonymous-
I got the information you requested.
For 2008, we budgeted $105,845 for the Finance Director and $97,590 for the Transportation Director.
The 2008 actual for the Finance Director will be $98,792. The 2008 actual for the Transportation Director will be $84,580.
-Bryan
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Bryan L. Bain, at March 17, 2008 1:05 PM
Thank You for this valuable information Bryan,
It's good to see no all new employees are receiving top dollar.
Not that they don't deserve it, but
some positions should garner periodic reviews and incentive raises.
Some of us would like to see this pay process for the new manager.
If he/she is truly qualified and has the "best" interest of the city in mind they will work and achieve by incentives and build the public trust as well.
Setting a higher salary level sometimes brings in candidates interested in the money only.
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Anonymous, at March 18, 2008 9:39 AM
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