• Valerie Nevarez Joins Team Tripepi Smith

    Valerie Nevarez Tripepi Smith welcomed Valerie Nevarez to the team as a business analyst on March 25, 2024. Valerie graduated from California Baptist University with her Master’s in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations.
  • Jacob Lyle Promoted to Business Analyst

    Jacob Lyle Tripepi Smith is pleased to announce the promotion of Jacob Lyle to Business Analyst. Jacob joined the Tripepi Smith team in March 2022, and his promotion–which takes effect April 1, 2024– reflects his professional development and earned knowledge of the local government sector.
  • Claire Blodget Joins Team Tripepi Smith

    Claire Blodget Tripepi Smith welcomed Claire Blodget to the team as a Junior Business Analyst on March 18, 2024.
  • Christine Martin Joins Team Tripepi Smith

    Christine Martin Tripepi Smith welcomed Christine Martin to the team as its newest Director on March 4, 2024. Christine recently retired as the Assistant City Manager in the City of Livermore following a nearly two decade career at the City.
  • California JPIA Welcomes Maintenance Worker Garret Marchese

    Garret Marchese The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (California JPIA) welcomes Maintenance Worker Garret Marchese, whose professional background includes working in the private and public sectors and the United States military.
  • Jennifer Nentwig Renews Accreditation in Public Relations and Military Communication (APR+M)

    Jennifer Nentwig Renews Accreditation in Public Relations and Military Communication (APR+M) Tripepi Smith Principal Jennifer Nentwig officially renewed her Accreditation in Public Relations and Military Communication (APR+M), affirming her commitment to delivering the best public affairs practices for Tripepi Smith clients.
  • Ethan De La Peña Completes Remote Pilot Certification

    Ethan De La Peña Completes Remote Pilot Certification Tripepi Smith Junior Business Analyst Ethan De La Peña recently completed and passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Remote Pilot Certification – becoming the third Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-certified drone operator on Tripepi Smith’s videography and photography team.
  • Hannah Wedepohl Joins Team Tripepi Smith

    Hannah Wedepohl Tripepi Smith welcomed Hannah Wedepohl to the team as a Junior Business Analyst on Monday, January 22, 2024.
  • Executive Interview with Deron King

    Deron King What initially prompted you to get involved with local government? I had a desire to be actively engaged in local community activities, including volunteering for food drives and participating in community events.
  • California JPIA Promotes Alex Mellor to Risk Services Director

    Alex Mellor The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (California JPIA) has promoted Alex Mellor from senior risk manager to risk services director.