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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I , I I I I I(ey Persollnel for lI,i; Project Ron Holifield, CEO Ron Hollfleld spent 17 high profile years In city management before entering the private sector. He served as ASsistant City Manager In Piano, Texas, City Manager in Garland, Texas, and City Manager in three other mid-size and smaller cities. Ron Is a frequent speaker at city management conferences nationwide. In addition, he has written numerous articles and was a periodic contributor to Texas City Manager Magazine on Innovations That Make a Difference. Ron has served on numerous state and national committees and Is an active member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), the Texas City Management Association (TCMA), Urban Management Assistants of North Texas (UMANT), and several other regional organizations. He holds a BA from Abllene Christian University, and an MPA from Texas Tech. Ron brings strength to the executive recruitment profession with his extensive experience as a city manager. Numerous professionals around the nation have worked with Ron over his long career, giving SGR a network among municipal management professionals that Is unequaled. Ron also brings a unique ability to evaluate candidates from the perspective of a city manager and assist city officials in effectively understanding not Just qualifications, but Issues of management style, reputation, and philosophical compatibility. Howard Giles, Senior Vice President Howard's public service career spans over thirty years. He most recently served as Executive Director for a Council of Governments in Ohio consisting of over twenty Jurisdictional members. Prior to that, Howard served as fire chief for Topeka, Kansas and also held chief officer positions with the Gainesville and Gwinnett County, Georgia fire departments. Howard has also served as a consultant to local governments for over twenty years, specializing In assessment and personnel selection. Howard is a member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), attained the Chief Fire Officer credential in 2009 from the Center for Public Safety Excellence, and served on the Board of Directors for the Kansas State AssociatIon of Fire Chiefs. Howard also led fire science degree and firefighter training programs at the college level. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Fire Science Administration and a Master's degree In Public Administration, both from Brenau University In Gainesville, GA. In 2008, Howard was named FIre Chief of the Year by the Kansas State Association of Fire Chiefs. 9 Ii;' , (.) ,J I t>>