Resume

Resume for Bryan Jones

Principal Strategist/Chief Executive Officer of Success Oriented Strategies
03/2022 – Present
  • Helping people, places, plans, and projects build momentum to thrive.
  • Provide clients services in the following areas: Strategic plans, leadership development, economic development, planning & entitlement, site selection & development, placemaking & activating space, transportation & mobility solutions, reinvestment and repurpose strategies, and capital improvement program/project implementation.
City Manager of Eastvale, CA
06/2018 – 03/2022
Riverside County
Population: 69,900
  • Led one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation with a $72 million general fund
  • Led key strategic priority initiatives and created an organization focused on developing and attracting talent to improve and align people, performance, and processes to enhance programs and services.
  • Developed our organization’s purpose and values through a cross-functional leadership team process
  • Created the Talent Attraction and Development (HR) team and the first Strength-Based Leadership, Purpose/Values Drive and People serving focused culture to address the 50% staff turnover rate.
  • Created the Community Enhancement & Safety (code enforcement) team and Community Services Team for events.
  • Increased Daily Law Enforcement Patrol to reduce response times and be the 26th Safest City in California
  • Negotiated revenue neutrality agreement with County of Riverside to keep property tax fire fund reserves local and a 20-year Solid Waste Franchise Hauler Agreement with an $8 million retention fee.
  • Launched Statewide local government fulfillment center coalitions, a task force and campaign focused on On-line Sales Revenue, which resulted in preserving $42 million in annual revenue for the City.
  • Paid off unfunded liability of CalPERS Pension and set up a mechanism to do so every year.
  • Led key design contracts for the construction of a fully-funded Eastvale Public Library – Lewis Learning and Innovation Center, City Hall, Police Station, and 3rd Fire Station worth $100 million.
Principal of Alta Planning + Design
07/2014 – 04/2018
  • Provided leadership and strategic guidance to enhance client relations and provide high-quality customer service for consulting firm with $28M revenue and 210 staff.
  • One of two principals leading and developing the Southern California market to plan, design, and implement active transportation solutions to revitalize neighborhoods/downtowns and enhance safety; earned more than $4M in annual revenue.
  • Served as the San Diego Office Director and founded/developed the California Engineering & Complete Streets Practice.
  • Assisted clients with more than $76 million in Active Transportation Program funding.
Public Works Director of Fremont, CA
01/2014 – 06/2014
  • Leader for the reorganization of 115 person, $24 million department
  • Collaborated with Caltrans to fully fund an $11 million bridge seismic replacement over a significant rail corridor.
  • Partnered with the largest downtown employer, Washington Hospital, to resolve key political pedestrian safety issues.
Deputy Public Works Director of Carlsbad, CA
06/2011 – 01/2014
  • Led the initiatives to improve functionality and implement programs, services and projects aligned with community values and strategic goals.
  • Implemented the Coastal Rail Trail Project, La Costa Avenue Interim and Vision Plan, Carlsbad Residential Traffic Calming Program, $5 million Wireless Intelligent Transportation System Management and Synchronization Program.
  • Facilitated multiple award-winning projects and grant applications from SANDAG to revitalize the downtown village.
Public Works’ Traffic & Engineering Services Manager/City Traffic Engineer (09/2006 – 6/2011)
Public Works’ Assistant Traffic Engineering Manager (02/2006 – 09/2006) of Fresno, CA
  • Provided leadership within the DPW in the fifth largest city in California with an operating budget of $36 million.
  • Implemented a plan to regularly train staff on exceptional customer service practices and recognized individuals delivering great customer service.
  • Facilitated development of nexus study of a $420 million CIP city-wide Major Street Impact fee program and oversaw the implementation and updates of a $173.5 million CIP city-wide Traffic Signal Mitigation Impact (TSMI) fee program.
Education

Norwich University
Masters in Public Administration
Graduated with honors with an emphasis on financial management and leadership

University of California, Davis
Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering
Communication minor

Interests
  • California Traffic Control Devices Committee, Voting Member, 2012 – present
  • Norco College President’s Advisory Board, Member, 2018 – 2022
  • Fresno Fire Chief’s Foundation, Board of Directors, 2009 – 2011
  • Carlsbad Fire Foundation, Board of Directors, 2012 – 2014