Ted Cherry
Granby,CO
Summary
Seasoned Town Manager with a proven track record in economic development and stakeholder collaboration, notably securing $12 million in grants for the Town of Granby. Spearheaded comprehensive land use planning and managed a $21.5 million budget, demonstrating exceptional leadership and emergency management skills. Excelled in fostering community relations and advancing city projects with strategic vision and fiscal prudence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Town Manager
Town of Granby
01.2020 - Current
- Appoint and manage department heads to maintain smooth operations between different functional areas.
- Keep municipal operations in compliance with city ordinances, state requirements and federal laws.
- Prepare plans for land use, area development, and completed a new comprehensive plan in 2022.
- Co-create annual budget and submitted it to town council for review and approval. FY2025 Budget projected at approximately $21.5 million across 8 funds.
- Work alongside stakeholders to evaluate projects and determine feasibility of implementation.
- Secured $12 million in grants for trails, housing, and water system projects.
- Managed updated Planned Development Overlay District project for 5,500 acres and 4,500 housing units to be built over 40 years.
- Managed housing project to build 243 workforce housing units to be completed by 2028.
- Foster climate of collaboration between general public, town manager, and members of town council.
- Manage 7 department heads directly and 35 full time employees.
City Administrator
City of North Sioux City
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Kept municipal operations in compliance with city ordinances, state requirements and federal laws.
- Maintained department productivity and standards through proactive management of teams and policies.
- Oversaw over 22 personnel working in multiple areas and 5 department heads.
- Created 2 TIF districts for both workforce and market level housing.
- Guided city through flooding events of 2019.
- Managed City Council members through multiple department head changes including library director, public works supervisor, and finance officer.
- Completed major planning effort for main corridor of city streets.
City Administrator
City of Leoti, KS
12.2014 - 01.2015
- Kept municipal operations in compliance with city ordinances, state requirements and federal laws.
- Researched issues, wrote reports and presented findings to city council.
- Represented city and interests with community organizations, government agencies and general public.
Accounts Services Manaager
Daktronics
09.2008 - 07.2012
- Met with customers to discuss service needs and develop effective and practical solutions.
- Negotiated with customers to create service level warranties that fostered care and relationships.
- Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Produced approximately $10 million in sales each year for company.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05-2007
Skills
- Economic development
- Human Resources
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Emergency Management
- Land Use Planning
- Budget Preparation
Timeline
Town Manager
Town of Granby
01.2020 - Current
City Administrator
City of North Sioux City
01.2016 - 01.2020
City Administrator
City of Leoti, KS
12.2014 - 01.2015
Accounts Services Manaager
Daktronics
09.2008 - 07.2012
Master of Science - Public Administration
University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing
University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of South Dakota
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