Profiles of the Profession

Learn about the career paths of successful city managers and assistants

Did you ever wonder how successful local government managers got started in the profession and what advice they could offer? Cal-ICMA now gives you insight into the careers of six California city managers and assistants through brief, seven- to ten-minute interviews. Hear about their experiences and listen to their perspectives on opportunities for aspiring managers.

Current and aspiring managers can learn more by listening to recordings of past Cal-ICMA Coaching Program panels or by reviewing the session notes. (Go to the "Resources" tab of the Cal-ICMA Coaching Corner.)

Profiles of the Profession Interviews

Click on the picture of the person whose interview you'd like to hear. (Files are in MP3 format. There will be a pause while the file begins to download before it will begin to play. If you do not have software on your computer to play MP3 files, a list of MP3 player software can be found here.)

Gordon Anderson

Assistant City Manager, Santa Monica, California

Jim Armstrong

City Manager, Santa Barbara, California

Ed Everett

City Manager, Redwood City, California

Debra Kurita

Assistant City Manager, Santa Ana, California

Dave Mora

City Manager, Salinas, California

Catherine Standiford

City Manager, La Palma, California

Coaching Program Brochure - PDF


Downloads
  Interview with Gordon Anderson (mp3 file, 2,508 KB)
  Interview with Jim Armstrong (mp3 file, 2,157 KB)
  Interview with Ed Everett (mp3 file, 3,567 KB)
  Interview with Debra Kurita (mp3 file, 3,777 KB)
  Interview with Dave Mora (mp3 file, 1,356 KB)
  Interview with Catherine Standiford (mp3 file, 2,862 KB)