Tripepi Smith Welcomes Newest Videographer Christina Haverilla

Posted by Max Weirauch on May 16, 2024

Tripepi Smith welcomes Christina Haverilla, a versatile professional with a passion for visual storytelling, to the team effective April 9, 2024.

Adept in the art of videography and photography, Christina possesses a keen eye for detail and a knack for capturing compelling visuals. Her proficiency in editing software such as DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop ensures that her creations are not only visually stunning but also meticulously crafted.

“Growing up with a mother who served on City Council, I witnessed firsthand the impact that dedicated individuals can have on their communities,” Christina said. “Now, having the opportunity to contribute to the public sector through my work at Tripepi Smith is not only fulfilling a professional aspiration but also honoring my mother’s legacy of service. The community at Tripepi Smith is so welcoming, and I look forward to collaborating with the team to make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.”

Prior to joining Tripepi Smith, Christina honed her skills as a videographer crafting concise edits and enhancing visual quality for social media and advertisement purposes. As a freelancer, she collaborated with music artists to bring their creative visions to life through captivating music videos and documentaries. Her ability to understand and translate the essence of each project into visually engaging content has earned her recognition and praise within the industry. Her experience in developing and implementing social media strategies, coupled with her proficiency in platforms like Instagram and TikTok makes her a valuable asset in enhancing brand awareness and driving engagement.

“We are thrilled to welcome Christina to Tripepi Smith,” says President Ryder Todd Smith. “Her artistic flair will bring new viewpoints to our creative work and align with our commitment to deliver innovative communications to our clients. We look forward to leveraging Christina’s talents for the benefit of our team and clients.”

About Tripepi Smith

Tripepi Smith is a California-based marketing, technology and public affairs firm that serves for-profit, nonprofit and public agencies. Its unique mix of marketing and technology prowess provides a competitive advantage to agencies seeking to leverage the internet to achieve their communication goals. The firm provides full content creation services, including: ghost writing, collateral development, photography, video production, aerial imagery, search engine optimization, email marketing campaigns and website design and execution. Tripepi Smith clients include: City of American Canyon, City of Culver City, City of Cupertino, City of Daly City, City of Duarte, City of Grover Beach, City of Santa Paula, City of Indian Wells, City of La Cañada Flintridge, City of Lake Forest, City of Livermore, City of Napa, City of Paramount, City of Tracy, CalChoice Energy Authority, California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Costa Mesa Sanitary District, Rowland Water District, California City Management Foundation, Renne Public Law Group, West Coast Arborists, Scripps College, Blind Children’s Learning Center and Climatec.

Jennifer Vaughn Promoted to Principal

Posted by Max Weirauch on May 1, 2024

Tripepi Smith is proud to announce the promotion of Jennifer Vaughn to Principal on April 8, 2024.

Jennifer joined Tripepi Smith in January 2022, bringing over 20 years of local government experience to the team. As Director, she managed key clients, represented the company at a number of conferences and panel discussions and made substantial contributions to business development.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to expand my role working alongside our talented team to drive results for our clients and contribute to the continued success of Tripepi Smith. I enjoy the quality of the people at the firm and their energy and desire to learn and move with speed and precision,” shared Jennifer. “Tripepi Smith aligns with my personal values and matches my ambition to make a positive impact in the world.”

“Jennifer’s dedication, leadership, experience and strategy skills have been valuable to the firm and our clients. She has been a helpful voice to me on several client matters and has consistently found ways to add more value for existing and new clients. She has also been an effective mentor for members of our team,” said Ryder Todd Smith, President and co-founder of Tripepi Smith. “Jennifer’s promotion is a testament to her outstanding contributions to our firm and our clients as well as the deep experience she brought to the firm the moment she joined our team. We are thrilled to have her as part of our leadership team as we position the firm for our next phase of growth.”

Jennifer earned both a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Communication from San Diego State University where she also taught public speaking. She worked for the cities of Pasadena and Anaheim, as well as local government public affairs for nearly two decades for the Southern California Gas Company. Outside of work, Jennifer is an active member of her community, serving as the incoming President for Keller ISD Education Foundation. Her client work includes the City of Blythe, California City Management Foundation, West Coast Arborists, City of Harlingen, TX and Orange County City Managers Association.

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Jacob Lyle Promoted to Business Analyst

Posted by Max Weirauch on April 17, 2024

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. Jacob has also stepped up to lead key accounts for Tripepi Smith and delivered tangible results for our clients.

“Jacob has embraced the Tripepi Smith culture and genuinely enjoys working with communities across California. His leadership on PublicCEO has been impressive, and the growth in the publication has been a win for our sponsors, clients and advertisers. Most importantly, Jacob’s peers respect his viewpoint and work ethic and he is a trusted member of this team,” said President Ryder Todd Smith. “Jacob earned this promotion. We are all proud of him and know he will continue delivering great results at Tripepi Smith.”

Jacob graduated from Claremont Mckenna College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Economics, where he was team captain for the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Varsity Football Team. Since joining Tripepi Smith, Jacob has demonstrated his ability to deliver for several city client accounts and has become a subject matter expert in Meltwater and PublicCEO. Notably, Jacob runs the day-to-day operations at PublicCEO as managing editor, leading a team responsible for creating the daily PublicCEO newsletter, managing the PublicCEO Job Board and producing the PublicCEO Report. He has also expanded his technical skill sets while at the firm, earning numerous Meltwater certifications to add to his toolkit to better serve our clients. Some of Jacob’s clients include Town of Atherton, City of Santa Paula, City of Westlake Village, Blind Children’s Center and the Human Service IT Advisory Group.

“Tripepi Smith promised a growth-oriented culture that supports constant learning. That is exactly what I have experienced. While the firm has pushed me out of my comfort zone numerous times in the last two years, it has made me a better professional and broadened my viewpoint on the world,” noted Jacob. “I appreciate the great people I work with who have helped me learn, grow and deliver results for our clients.”

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Christine Martin Joins Team Tripepi Smith

Posted by Max Weirauch on April 3, 2024

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. Her expertise is rooted in land use planning and organization development. She now turns her focus toward the TS Talent Solution division of Tripepi Smith to expand its capacity and capabilities while also bringing her land use expertise to appropriate projects at the firm.

“I am excited to use my decades of public sector experience to help local governments build high-functioning teams and strong organizational culture. To be effective and provide the highest level of service, local governments need to build strong teams, leveraging their existing employees and recruiting new talent, and I hope to help by bringing my experience to executive leaders across and beyond California,” Christine said. “Tripepi Smith has an excellent reputation with a diverse range of clients and relationships. I plan to quickly find ways to add value and grow our Talent Solutions division. The team at Tripepi Smith are rockstars, and I am energized by their humor, passion and speed.”

While working for the City of Livermore, Christine oversaw the communications and emergency management programs, created and implemented the city’s first-ever five-year strategic plan, worked directly with the city council, and provided support to the city manager and executive team. She also served for many years as a planner in the community development department, where she led the city’s award-winning development code update and managed many complex land use projects. She has a Master of City and Regional Planning degree from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies and Environmental Studies from Sonoma State University.

“Tripepi Smith is fortunate to have Christine join our team with her deep local government experience and keen insights into building strong teams. The City of Livermore has a great reputation for its quality staff and organizational focus, and I am looking forward to having Christine’s experience help other city leaders,” said Tripepi Smith President Ryder Todd Smith. “Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions is experiencing strong growth, and our new approach to helping organizations with recruiting, culture and goal setting solutions is starting to catch on. Christine will add fuel to that fire”.

Learn more about TS Talent Solutions at TStalentsolutions.com

About Tripepi Smith

Tripepi Smith is a marketing, technology and public affairs firm based in Orange County, CA. Its clients include for-profit, nonprofit and public agencies throughout the state of California. The firm’s unique mix of marketing and technology prowess provides a competitive advantage for organizations seeking to leverage the Internet to achieve their communication goals. Tripepi Smith provides full content creation services, including ghostwriting, collateral development, photography, video production, search engine optimization, email marketing, crisis communications, social media management and website design and execution. Tripepi Smith clients include City of Santa Ana, City of Culver City, City of Rolling Hills Estates, City of Tracy, City of Santa Cruz, City of Snoqualmie, City of Cupertino, City of Daly City, City of La Cañada Flintridge, City of Paramount, City of Huntington Beach, City of El Cerrito, City of Indian Wells, City of Yuba City, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Industry Business Council, NHA Advisors, CalChoice, California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, Rowland Water District, California Contract Cities Association, California City Management Foundation, League of California Cities, Institute for Local Government, Renne Public Law Group, Inland Empire Utilities Agency and Climatec Energy Services.

Jennifer Nentwig Renews Accreditation in Public Relations and Military Communication (APR+M)

Posted by Max Weirauch on March 20, 2024

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.

APR+M is a joint effort between the Universal Accreditation Board, Department of Defense and the Public Relations Society of America that aims to build on the renowned Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) by incorporating public affairs activities in joint military operations.

In addition to her work at Tripepi Smith, Jennifer is a Public Affairs Officer in the U.S. Air Force Reserves and has served since 2007.

“With my background in both the U.S. Air Force and civil communications, the integrated APR+M allows me to sharpen my expertise in the public affairs space and connect with others who have similar experiences. Maintaining this credential ensures that I am well equipped to lead communication programs and strategies across both of my careers,” said Jennifer. “The leadership at Tripepi Smith has always demonstrated their support for my military service, and I am thankful they have created a space for me to fulfill my military service and built a career at the firm.”

As part of the renewal process, Jennifer achieved continuing education requirements in the categories of professionalism, ethics, professional development and military public affairs. Renewal is required every three years after the initial accreditation process, which involves a rigorous exam and a panel presentation.

“Jennifer’s commitment to a standard of excellence in public affairs makes her a great leader and mentor for both the Tripepi Smith team and the clients we serve,” said Co-Founder and President Ryder Todd Smith. “Professional development is a top value at our firm, and we are proud of Jennifer for flexing her knowledge and skills with this renewal. We thank her for her service to America and are grateful to have her on our team.”

Learn more about the APR+M here.

About Tripepi Smith

Tripepi Smith is a California-based marketing, technology and public affairs firm that serves for-profit, nonprofit and public agencies. Its unique mix of marketing and technology prowess provides a competitive advantage to agencies seeking to leverage the internet to achieve their communication goals. The firm provides full content creation services, including: ghost writing, collateral development, photography, video production, search engine marketing, search engine optimization, email marketing campaigns and website design and execution. Tripepi Smith clients include: City of American Canyon, City of Culver City, City of Cupertino, City of Daly City, City of Duarte, City of Grover Beach, City of Santa Paula, City of Indian Wells, City of La Cañada Flintridge, City of Lake Forest, City of Livermore, City of Napa, City of Paramount, City of Martinez, City of Tracy, City of Vallejo, CalChoice Energy Authority, California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Costa Mesa Sanitary District, Rowland Water District, California Contract Cities Association, California City Management Foundation, Renne Public Law Group, Bob Hall & Associates, West Coast Arborists and Climatec.

Ethan De La Peña Completes Remote Pilot Certification

Posted by Max Weirauch on March 20, 2024

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.

The FAA mandates that any individual operating a drone for commercial purposes within the United States must possess certification under the organization’s Small UAS Rule, also known as Part 107.

“The opportunity to earn my remote pilot certification from the FAA will undoubtedly unlock a host of new opportunities for me here at Tripepi Smith,” said Ethan. “I’m eagerly anticipating the incredible shots and footage I’ll be able to capture for our clients with this certification, and I appreciate Tripepi Smith adhering to their ‘Always be Learning’ mantra by investing in me to earn this certification.”

Ethan’s dedication to expanding his skillset doesn’t stop at acquiring this flight license. He is currently at the helm of managing city council live streams for both the City of Paramount and the City of Lomita. He has also delivered videos for the cities of South Gate and Blythe, as well as joint powers authorities like CalChoice and the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board on more extensive video projects.

Tripepi Smith has a strong history of delivering for over 100 public agencies to assist with their videography needs. Whether it’s livestreaming city council meetings or producing marketing videos for cities, Tripepi Smith has built up unique experiences serving the local government sector.

“We invest in our team at Tripepi Smith. Ethan is a great learner and I applaud him for completing his drone license on his first try. It is not an easy test,” said Co-Founder and President Ryder Todd Smith. “Drone services greatly enhance our ability to provide unique perspectives, producing powerful images for our clients to better communicate with those they serve.”

If you are in need of top-notch videography, photo and aerial-image services, contact Tripepi Smith.

About Tripepi Smith

Tripepi Smith is a California-based marketing, technology and public affairs firm that serves for-profit, nonprofit and public agencies. Its unique mix of marketing and technology prowess provides a competitive advantage to agencies seeking to leverage the internet to achieve their communication goals. The firm provides full content creation services, including: ghost writing, collateral development, photography, video production, search engine marketing, search engine optimization, email marketing campaigns and website design and execution. Tripepi Smith clients include: City of American Canyon, City of Culver City, City of Cupertino, City of Daly City, City of Duarte, City of Grover Beach, City of Santa Paula, City of Indian Wells, City of La Cañada Flintridge, City of Lake Forest, City of Livermore, City of Napa, City of Paramount, City of Martinez, City of Tracy, City of Vallejo, CalChoice Energy Authority, California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Costa Mesa Sanitary District, Rowland Water District, California Contract Cities Association, California City Management Foundation, Renne Public Law Group, Bob Hall & Associates, West Coast Arborists and Climatec.

Tripepi Smith to Sponsor and Attend the Cal Cities City Managers Conference

Posted by Max Weirauch on February 6, 2024

Tripepi Smith is headed to Hollywood for the League of California Cities’ (Cal Cities) City Managers Conference from February 7-9, 2024. The team is bringing an army of talent and energy to the conference this year.

This year’s Tripepi Smith conference team consists of President Ryder Todd Smith, Principal Jon Barilone, Directors Jennifer Vaughn and Mike Egan, Senior Business Analyst Kaitlyn Wu, Business Analysts Kaetlyn Hernandez, Alyson Nichols and Charlie Mounts and Junior Business Analyst Devin Antonio.

Tripepi Smith’s expertise and insight have been tapped to moderate three different sessions at the conference. On Thursday from 10:45 AM – 12 PM, Jennifer will moderate the “AI-Powered Cities: Empowering Municipalities through New Technology” session. She will be joined by Geoff Spencer, the City of Yorba Linda Management Analyst- Communications, Sunil Rajaraman, Hamlet Founder & CEO and Peter Pirnejad, Los Altos Hills City Manager. Together, they will discuss AI and how jurisdictions can implement this technology in city governance.

From 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM on Thursday, Tripepi Smith Principal Jon Barilone will moderate the “Lions and Tigers and Landslides, Oh My! Crisis Management and Communication” session. Throughout this session, Rolling Hills Estates City Manager, Greg Grammer and Rancho Palos Verdes City Manager Ara Mihranian will share insights on best practices and lessons learned from their recent experiences with crisis management.

Also in the Thursday afternoon slot, Ryder will moderate the “Supporting Civility and Effective Resident Engagement” session with Elizabeth Doll, Braver Angels Director of Braver Politics, and Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager. The panel will discuss how to engage community members and bridge relationship and political gaps to provide more effective, civilized feedback.

“This conference is one of our highest profile events each year and connects our team with Tripepi Smith’s core audience of city manager clients and friends,” shared Ryder. “Our work with city managers started in 2002 when we first began supporting the California City Management Foundation, and it has grown in depth and purpose since then as we serve cities throughout the western United States.”

As an elite-level sponsor of Cal Cities, Tripepi Smith is proudly supporting the conference for the eighth consecutive year to help city managers prepare and educate themselves to lead their cities. Tripepi Smith is a proud sponsor of Cal-ICMA and a Corporate Benefactor sponsor of the California City Management Foundation and will be attending both the Cal-ICMA dinner and the annual CCMF Member Appreciation dinner this year.

About Tripepi Smith

Tripepi Smith is a California-based marketing, technology and public affairs firm that serves for-profit, nonprofit and public agencies. Its unique mix of marketing and technology prowess provides a competitive advantage to agencies seeking to leverage the internet to achieve their communication goals. The firm provides full content creation services, including: ghost writing, collateral development, photography, video production, search engine marketing, search engine optimization, email marketing campaigns and website design and execution. Tripepi Smith clients include: City of American Canyon, City of Culver City, City of Cupertino, City of Daly City, City of Duarte, City of Grover Beach, City of Santa Paula, City of Indian Wells, City of La Cañada Flintridge, City of Lake Forest, City of Livermore, City of Napa, City of Paramount, City of Martinez, City of Tracy, City of Vallejo, CalChoice Energy Authority, California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Costa Mesa Sanitary District, Rowland Water District, California Contract Cities Association, California City Management Foundation, Renne Public Law Group, Bob Hall & Associates, West Coast Arborists and Climatec.

Dominick Beaudine Joins Team Tripepi Smith

Posted by Max Weirauch on January 26, 2024

Beaudine Joins Tripepi Smith welcomed Dominick Beaudine to the team as its newest Junior Business Analyst on December 14, 2023. Dominick is based in Los Angeles County.

“I am thrilled to be part of such an exceptional lineup of talented individuals,” Dominick said. “Tripepi Smith has delivered outstanding results to numerous local governments across California and I am excited to use my talents to continue this record of achievement.”

Dominick earned his Bachelor’s degree in English and his Master’s in Rhetoric and Composition from Loyola Marymount University. While obtaining his Master’s he served as the English graduate assistant for LMU Library’s Archives and Special Collections department. Additionally, he taught rhetoric to LMU’s undergraduate students as a rhetoric professor for both of his years in the Master’s program. Dominick was also captain of the LMU Men’s Water Polo Team and earned the Kyle Testman Award for outstanding character.

After graduating, Dominick spent three years at the immigration firm, Global Immigration Partners, as their technical writer where he specialized in the “extraordinary ability” visa types. Dominick is also an Eagle Scout. His project was the refurbishment of Agoura High School’s 20 foot equipment Conex for their pool. Dominick joins Tripepi Smith with three publications and was recently named as a mentor for another young Eagle Scout.

“We are excited to have Dominick join our team,” said Ryder Todd Smith, President and Co-founder of Tripepi Smith. “His knowledge of writing and communication are essential in our goal to deliver quality service to local governments. We are enthusiastic about his role in helping further the success of both Tripepi Smith and our clients.”

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Katherine Griffiths Renews Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)

Posted by Max Weirauch on December 13, 2023

Principal Katherine Griffiths has officially renewed her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). The APR accreditation program is run by the Universal Accreditation Board, a group of nine professional communication organizations, including the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO), of which Tripepi Smith is a Diamond Sponsor. The purpose of the APR program is to unify and advance the profession by identifying specific people who have demonstrated broad knowledge, experience and professional judgment in their careers.

“Completing and maintaining my APR credential has helped flex my theoretical perspective on researching, planning, implementing and evaluating communication programs,” said Griffiths. “I appreciate the opportunity to give back to others interested in pursuing the curriculum through presentations, service and mentoring.”

Katherine completed a vast array of activities over the past three years to earn her renewal including participating in industry events, completing online classes, performing public services such as serving on the Board of Directors for the Blind Children’s Center, and continuing her education and professional development through CAPIO Academy, Meltwater and more.

Katherine is not the lone holder of the accreditation on the Tripepi Smith team, as Principal Jen Nentwig also currently holds the APR designation. These certifications help to set PR professionals apart as a leader in the competitive public relations field.

“Katherine is a very influential member of our team and her commitment to professional development embodies the ‘Always Be Learning’ culture that is such a big part of who we are here at Tripepi Smith,” said Tripepi Smith President Ryder Todd Smith. “We are grateful to have Katherine as a part of our team, and she consistently demonstrates her skills and understanding of public relations through her work with our Tripepi Smith VIPs”.

Learn more about the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) here.

About Tripepi Smith

Tripepi Smith is a marketing, technology and public affairs firm based in Orange County, CA. Its clients include for-profit, nonprofit and public agencies throughout the state of California. The firm’s unique mix of marketing and technology prowess provides a competitive advantage for organizations seeking to leverage the Internet to achieve their communication goals. Tripepi Smith provides full content creation services, including: ghostwriting, collateral development, photography, video production, search engine optimization, email marketing, crisis communications, social media management and website design and execution. Tripepi Smith clients include: City of Santa Ana, City of Culver City, City of Rolling Hills Estates, City of Tracy, City of Santa Cruz, City of Snoqualmie, City of Cupertino, City of Daly City, City of La Cañada Flintridge, City of Paramount, City of Huntington Beach, City of El Cerrito, City of Indian Wells, City of Yuba City, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Industry Business Council, NHA Advisors, CalChoice, California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, Rowland Water District, California Contract Cities Association, California City Management Foundation, League of California Cities, Institute for Local Government, Renne Public Law Group, Inland Empire Utilities Agency and Climatec Energy Services.

President Ryder Todd Smith Recognized by MMANC with Legacy Award

Posted by Max Weirauch on November 28, 2023

While attending the 2023 Municipal Management Association of Northern California (MMANC) Annual Conference, Tripepi Smith President Ryder Todd Smith was presented with the Legacy Award.

“It is an honor to be recognized by MMANC with the Legacy Award. Participation in MMANC programming has been a cornerstone activity of Tripepi Smith’s efforts to become a critical partner to local governments across California,” said Ryder. “I am thankful that our work at Tripepi Smith has given me the ability to engage with so many wonderful people through MMANC. Even more humbling is joining prior recipients such as luminaries Pat Martel and Kurt Wilson.”

Every year, MMANC recognizes supporters of the local government community with the following awards: President’s Award, Rising Star Award, WLG Career Excellence Award, Wes McClure Outstanding Assistant Award, Ed Sajor Memorial Student Award, Regional Professional Award, Booster Award and Legacy Award. The Legacy Award is given to “a deserving individual who has provided longstanding consistent support for the organization”. Ryder has been supporting MMANC and attending its events for the last 13 years. Tripepi Smith has been a partner of MMANC for ten years.

“MMANC has benefitted from the insights and experiences of highly regarded professionals who have consistently invested in the next generation. Our association is focused on providing professional development opportunities for our members and expanding their knowledge and horizons. An effective way to fulfill that goal is by providing our members with direct access to the wisdom of industry veterans,” said John Stefanski, 2023 President of MMANC. “I met Ryder early in my work at MMANC, and it was clear he and his staff were strong supporters of our association. His work is leaving a legacy as he helps our members advance their careers and better serve their communities.”

Tripepi Smith is a Platinum Partner of MMANC and the Tripepi Smith team has assisted MMANC with video production, photography, graphic design and the redesign of its website over the years.

About MMANC

MMANC is a membership organization of local government management professionals located throughout the 49 counties of Northern California. MMANC was formed in 1950 to address the professional needs of public management staff. It is the oldest and one of the largest organizations of its kind in the nation. Today, its goals include facilitating professional development in municipal management; enhancing opportunities for professionals pursuing careers in public administration; establishing a forum for the exchange of ideas, information, research, and experiences among those in municipal management; creating a communications network between the administrator, academician, and others concerned with developing effective local government; and providing input and policy recommendations to the League of California Cities, the International City/County Management Association, Institute for Local Government, Cal-ICMA and other recognized associations.

About Tripepi Smith

Tripepi Smith is a marketing, technology and public affairs firm based in Orange County, CA. Its clients include for-profit, nonprofit and public agencies throughout the state of California. The firm’s unique mix of marketing and technology prowess provides a competitive advantage for organizations seeking to leverage the Internet to achieve their communication goals. Tripepi Smith provides full content creation services, including: ghostwriting, collateral development, photography, video production, search engine optimization, email marketing, crisis communications, social media management and website design and execution. Tripepi Smith clients include: City of Santa Ana, City of Culver City, City of Rolling Hills Estates, City of Tracy, City of Santa Cruz, City of Snoqualmie, City of Cupertino, City of Daly City, City of La Cañada Flintridge, City of Paramount, City of Huntington Beach, City of El Cerrito, City of Indian Wells, City of Yuba City, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Industry Business Council, NHA Advisors, CalChoice, California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, Rowland Water District, California Contract Cities Association, California City Management Foundation, League of California Cities, Institute for Local Government, Renne Public Law Group, Inland Empire Utilities Agency and Climatec Energy Services.