Building Official
City of CarlsbadRecruitment Team
Erich WonSavage is a results-driven and interpersonal HR Director with over 15 years of experience in leading organizational change and supporting employees in achieving personal and professional growth. PHR certified, Erich demonstrates mastery of laws, regulations, and HR management practices. As a trusted advisor, sounding board, and business partner to executive leaders, Erich functions as an expert on people and organizational issues, developing HR programs with business-oriented implications. Erich is well-versed in consulting on complex or sensitive personnel matters, executing decisions to allocate resources appropriately, and designing, implementing, and delivering HR functions and services.
Executive Director
Housing Authority of the County of Marin
Assistant Director - Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs
City of San Jose
General Manager
Keyes Community Services District
City Manager
City of Fernley
Director of Administrative Services
City of Fullerton, CA
Steven Avalos
City of Fullerton has selected Steven Avalos to assume the role of Director of Administrative Services. Mr. Avalos was previously serving as the Budget & Purchasing Manager for the City. He will begin in his role on December 17.
Assistant Chief, Business Services
Orange County Fire Authority
Sara Kennedy
Orange County Fire Authority has selected Sara Kennedy to assume the role of Assistant Chief, Business Services. Ms. Kennedy comes to the Authority previously serving as the Assistant Purchasing Agent for Orange County Fire Authority. Ms. Kennedy has ten years of experience in public sector procurement and operations management; she is intimately familiar with the OCFA culture and has built strong working relationships with personnel in virtually every area of the agency. She will begin in her role on November 17, 2025.
Planning Chief
San Bernardino County
Paul Gonzales
San Bernardino County has selected Paul Gonzales to assume the role of Planning Chief. Mr. Gonzales comes to the County previously serving as the Community Development Manager for City of Rialto. Mr. Gonzales has over 21 years of service in local government, including extensive work in Planning and Business Licensing, Building & Safety, Engineering, and Code Compliance. He will begin in his role on immediately.
Executive Director
Delta Protection Commission
Amanda Bohl
Delta Protection Commission has selected Amanda Bohl to assume the role of Executive Director. Ms. Bohl comes to the Commission previously serving as the Special Assistant for Planning & Science for Delta Stewardship Council. Ms. Bohl’s broad expertise in leadership, program development, team building, and stakeholder engagement—as well as her knowledge of Delta and administrative issues—will enable her to effectively manage agency operations and drive progress. She will begin in her role on October 20, 2025.