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ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
updated 2/15/08

MARK NEIHART - DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT

MARCHETA GILLESPIE - DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT

MARTI ALEGRIA
Responsible for administering the pCard Program.

JANET CLARK
Responsible for the administration of various Procurement computer systems, and vendor registration.

TANJA KALETSCH
Responsible for the administration of various Procurement computer systems, Procurement's Web Master.

TRACI SHEPHERD
Administrative Assistant to the pCard Program.

BRENDA STOPANI
Responsible for budget preparation and management, sales of surplus City personal property, and special projects.


DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DIVISION
updated 6/6/08

JENNIFER GILLASPIE - ADMINISTRATOR
Responsible for the supervision of the Design and Construction Division staff, who are primarily responsible for the purchase of architectural & engineering design and construction services.

JORGE SALGADO
Responsible for ensuring wage compliance with CDBG contracts and federally funded construction projects over $100,000.

MATT HAUSMAN
Support Staff: Cynthia Thompson/Taffy Kim

Responsible for the following:
Architectural and Engineering Services and Construction for:
Development Services Department
Rio Nuevo Office
Transportation Department

DAN LONGANECKER
Support Staff: Taffy Kim/Cynthia Thompson

Responsible for the following:
Architectural and Engineering Services and Construction for:
Environmental Services
General Services Department
Information Technology Department

CHERIE ODESKI
Support Staff: Taffy Kim/Cynthia Thompson

Responsible for the following:
Architectural and Engineering Services and Construction for:
Community Services Department
Parks and Recreation Department

KEITH ROGERS
Support Staff: Cynthia Thompson/Taffy Kim

Responsible for the following:
Architectural and Engineering Services and Construction for:
Tucson Water Department


MAIL SERVICES DIVISION

RAYMOND ROBBINS
Responsible for supervision of Mail Services staff, who pick-up, deliver, and process all interdepartmental and postal mail.


PURCHASING DIVISION
updated 12/19/07

LAURA JESTINGS - ADMINISTRATOR
Responsible for supervision of the Purchasing Division staff, who are primarily responsible for the purchase of commodities.

MAKOTO BRAXTON
Backup: Nathan Daou
Support Staff: Teresa Register

Responsible for the purchase of the following commodities:
Building Materials, Tools, and Supplies
Electrical Supplies and Equipment
Road and Ground Materials
Steel Fabrication & Structures
Surveying Equipment
Water Works Equipment (Inventory)
Welding Equipment

VICTORIA CORTINAS
Backup: Nicholas Grund
Support Staff: Teresa Register

Responsible for the purchase of the following commodities:
Audio/Visual Supplies and Equipment
Information Technology
     Atty, B&R, Courts, DNR, DSD, Env Svcs, Finance, HR, IT, Procurement,
     Rio Nuevo, Urban Planning, Retirement, TPD, Water

NATHAN DAOU
Backup:  Makoto Braxton
Support Staff: Linda Hernandez

Responsible for the purchase of the following commodities:
Communications Equipment and Systems
Lab Supplies and Instruments
Water Works Equipment (Non-Inventory)

JAMES GASTON
Backup: Victoria Cortinas
Support Staff: Linda Hernandez

Responsible for the purchase of the following commodities:
Automobile/Fleet
Aviation Equipment & Supplies
Environmental Equipment & Supplies

NICHOLAS GRUND
Backup: James Gaston
Support Staff: Teresa Register

Responsible for the purchase of the following commodities:
Books
Flags and Banners
Furniture and Furnishings
Information Technology
     City Clerk, City Mgr, CSD, TFD, GSD, Intergov’t Relations, OEOP, P&R, TCC
Office Supplies, Services and Machines

RAY VALDEZ
Backup: Lloyd Windle
Support Staff: Teresa Register

Responsible for the purchase of the following commodities:
Clothing and Related Items and Services
Fire Supplies and Equipment
Police Supplies and Equipment (excludes Police Lab)
Safety/Risk Management Equipment & Supplies
Traffic Supplies

LLOYD WINDLE
Backup: Ray Valdez
Support Staff: Linda Hernandez

Audio/Visual Equipment & Supplies
Custodial Supplies
Food and Hospitality (and related items)
Golf Course Equipment and Supplies
Groundskeeping/Park Supplies
Park Maintenance Parts/Equipment
Promotional Items
Recreation Equipment and Supplies
Structures (rental)
Zoo Supplies


REPROGRAPHICS DIVISION
updated 10/22/07

DAVID PEREZ
Responsible for supervision of the Reprographics Division, which provides in-house typesetting and printing services to City departments.


SERVICES CONTRACTING DIVISION
updated 11/28/07

KATHLEEN BENDER - ADMINISTRATOR
Responsible for supervision of the Services Contracting Division staff, who are primarily responsible for the purchase of professional services.

DAMIAN BONURA
Backup: Ruth Estrada
Support Staff: Sharon Donahue

Responsible for the purchase of the following services:
Archeological & Historical Reviews
Auctioneering
Communty Services (CDBG, Title XX, ESG, HOME)
Custodial Services
Executive Search
Maintenance Services (Elevators, HVAC, Board-ups)
Moving
Property Maintenance
Real Estate (including Appraisal, Closing Agent, Title Searches)
Security/Crowd Management/Ushering
Stage Rigging
Temporary Employment Services
Vehicle Services (Towing, PM)

RUTH ESTRADA
Backup: Damian Bonura
Support Staff: Sharon Donahue

Responsible for the purchase of the following services:
Artists (Graphic, Forensic, Photography and Public)
Concessions/Food Services
Dry Cleaning Services
Facility/Site Rentals/Hotels
Landscape Maintenance/Weed Control
Mail & Messenger Services
Pest Control
Recreational Services (Golf, Tennis, etc.)
Street/Sports Lighting
Street Sweeping/Vactor Services
Traffic Counting Services
Training
Transcription and Translation Services
Veterinary
Video/Cable 12 & Telecommunications

CHRISTINA SCHIPANSKY
Backup: Sarah Vavra
Support Staff: Cynthia Rascon

Responsible for the purchase of the following services:
Consulting Services (Misc.)
Court Programs
Energy Management/Utilities
Environmental & Hazmat
FTA Funded Service Project Oversight
Legal (including Attorneys, Expert Testimony, Hearing Officer, Process
  Service, Rule 11)
Legislative and Lobbying Services
Mass Transportation
Recycling & Refuse Collection
Technology Consulting & Services (IT Services, Photo Radar)
Testing (Lab Services and Inspection)

SARAH VAVRA
Backup: Christina Schipansky
Support Staff: Cynthia Rascon

Responsible for the purchase of the following services:
Advertising/Public Relations/Promotional Services/Public Outreach
Economic Development & Feasibility Studies
Employee Benefits (Childcare, EAP, Medical, Dental and other Employee Insurances)
Financial Services (Collection Services, Credit Reporting, Investments, Compliance
  and Audit)
Master Planning (Property and Financial)
Risk Management & Medical Services (Worker’s Comp, Broker Ins., Physical Therapy,
  Industrial Injury, Psychological, Safety Consulting)


STORES DIVISION

TONY GRADILLAS
Responsible for supervision of the Stores Division, which provides inventory items needed for day-to-day operations of City departments.