GERALD L. GEMMILL Over 30 years of progressively responsible experience managing personnel, directing projects and leading large organizations. Special interest and expertise in strategic planning, change management, leadership, organizational development, and senior level decision making. EDUCATION: Whitworth University, Spokane WA. B.A. in Public Policy, 1985. Eastern Washington University, Spokane WA. MA in Public Administration, 1999. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Vice President of Finance and Administration Whitworth University November 2013-Present Responsible for the effective operations of the Budget Office, Facilities, Information Services, Capital Projects, Human Resources, Risk Management, and Security. Serve on the President's Cabinet and represent the university on various committees and boards. Director of Local Government Relations and Labor Policy City of Spokane August 2012-October 2013, Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective relationships between the City and Regional, ‘State and Federal governments. Plan, formulate and implement the Mayor's overall labor policy and initiatives. Responsible for the legislative agenda and direction of the City's lobbing efforts, ‘Served as the Mayor's liaison to the City Council as well as numerous Boards and Commissions, Interim Director of Public Works and Utilities City of Spokane January 2012-August 2012 Deputy Director of Public Works and Utilities May 2008-January 2012 City of Spokane Responsible for the efficient operations of the Water Department, Streets Department, Fleet Services, Environmental Programs, Waste Water Department, Solid Waste Department, and. Regional Solid Waste. Served as the Chair of the Mayor's Executive Board.County Operations Director February 2004-Apri-2008 Spokane County Responsible to the CEO and Board of County Commissioners for the effective management of all Nor-elected County departments. Assist the CEO in planning, organizing and directing the operations of the County to provide responsive, cost effective and efficient systems, programs and ‘customer service, Positions with Spokane County 1975-2004 ‘Administrative Manager, Public Works Department Human Resources Manager, Engineering Department | Training Supervisor Asphalt Supervisor Heavy Equipment Operator PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER EXPERIENCES Adjunct Professor, Eastern Washington University MPA program, multiple courses. ‘Adjunct Faculty, Whitworth University, multiple courses. Honorary Commander, 92° OSS, Fairchild AFB, 2004-2006. Member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board. Numerous other boards and committees.