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Not sure if you heard, but the town of Manchester has a new General Manager (town manager). Steve is homegrown talent born and raised in Manchester, Connecticut. In his role, he’s the Chief Executive of the Town and helps to ensure the effective delivery of services to the community consistent with the policy of the Board of Directors. He is passionate about making government more effective and responsive to the needs of the community it serves.
Before joining the Town, he worked for the City of Boston, serving in various roles, including Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Management Analyst. Steve holds a master's degree in Public Administration from New York University and a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from the University of Connecticut. He is also a Certified Public Finance Officer.
More about Steve
Q: What are some key projects you will focus on?
A: Major priorities include leveraging American Rescue Plan Act funds to implement capital projects and other programs to ensure Manchester emerges from the pandemic stronger, more resilient, and more equitable. One of these projects is building a new main branch of our public library, which will be a referendum question for voters this November. In addition, Manchester has several decommissioned schools that the Town is looking to repurpose; currently, we are working on an engagement initiative to seek community input on how these buildings should be utilized.
Community engagement is another top priority, most notably reaching and engaging Manchester residents representing historically marginalized communities. Last but certainly not least is attracting and retaining top talent across our organization. The nature of work and people’s relationship with their jobs has changed in response to the pandemic, and I’m focused on ensuring the Town is well prepared to adapt to this new environment, and we continue to attract and retain a quality workforce that delivers outstanding service to the Manchester community.
Q: What is one characteristic that you believe every leader should possess?
A: Humility.
Q: What’s a quote that inspires you? Why?
A: "Our actions may be impeded…but there can be no impeding our intentions or dispositions. Because we can accommodate and adapt….The mind adapts and converts to its own purposes the obstacle to our acting. The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." ~ Marcus Aurelius
I am inspired by this quote because the secret to life is viewing challenges (which we all face regularly) as opportunities. No matter what field you work in or what area of life, you will be successful if you reframe obstacles as gateways to growth.
Q: Outside of work, what do you like to do for fun?
A: Outside of work, I enjoy reading (specifically history and biographies), traveling, hiking, and visiting breweries across CT, the Red Sox, Patriots, and UConn basketball. Most importantly, I enjoy spending time with my wife Kelly, two-year-old son Liam, and crazy but loveable dog Lincoln.
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