Kimberly has over 20 years of diverse local government experience in progressively responsible management roles. As the Deputy City Manager, she currently leads the City Manager’s Office administrative functions serving as the Assistant Director, oversees the Human Services Division, and leads special projects and initiatives.

Experience:  Deputy City Manager (2023-Present); Assistant to the City Manager (2007-2023); Senior Management Analyst III and Management Analyst II (2001-2007); and Management Analyst (2000 -2001).

Education: Master's degree in Public Administration from California State University, Fullerton; a Master's degree in International Relations from the University of Southern California; and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of California, Irvine. She is also a graduate of the Stanford Local Governance Summer Institute.

Dawn has more than 30 years of experience in public works, transportation planning, and public sector administrative and policy work.

Experience: Acting Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director (2024 – Present); Public Works Director (2019-2024); Assistant Public Works Director (2017-2019); Deputy Director, County of Santa Clara Roads & Airports (2016-2017); County Transportation Planner, County of Santa Clara (2011-2016); Transportation Consulting Business (2000-2011); Transportation Planner and Program Manager, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (1995-2000); Transportation Planner, Santa Clara County Transportation Agency (1985-1995).

Education: Master's degree in Public Administration, University of San Francisco; Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies with an emphasis in Urban Planning, San Jose State University.

Chief Canfield has dedicated almost 25 years of service to the Mountain View Police Department. Throughout his tenure, he has exhibited exceptional leadership by overseeing every division within the organization. Notably, he has served as the head of both the Crisis Negotiations Team and the SWAT team, prioritizing the use of deliberate and peaceful strategies to resolve crises.

Chief Canfield possesses a diverse skill set, with a strong background in operations, administration, and investigations. He is deeply committed to fostering community engagement, delivering excellent service, and ensuring the continued impactful work of the MVPD.

Experience: Police Chief (June 2023-Present): Police Captain (2020-2023); Police Lieutenant (2014-2020); Police Sergeant (2011-2014); Police Officer (1999-2011).

Christian has over 18 years of local government experience in planning and small business assistance in Northern and Southern California.  He has led numerous public engagement processes and complex planning activities, including a comprehensive General Plan Update and Local Coastal Land Use Plan (LCLUP) Update, Specific Plan preparation and adoption, and Housing Element Updates.

Education: Master’s degree in Public Administration, University of Colorado, Denver; Bachelor’s degree with high honors in Urban & Regional Planning, Michigan State University. Christian is also a certified planner through the American Planning Association’s American Institute of Certified Planners.

Wayne has over 15 years of experience in the public sector working on complex affordable housing developments, policies, and strategies. Wayne collaborates with internal and external colleagues to identify and advance innovative approaches to address a wide range of housing needs. He is the City of Mountain View’s first Housing Director.

Experience: Housing Director (2023-Present); Assistant Community Development Director (2018-2023); Housing & Neighborhood Services Manager (2016-2018); Acting Division Manager, City of San José Housing Department (2015-2016); Senior Development Officer, City of San José Housing Department (2012-2015); Development Officer, City of San José Housing Department (2007-2012).

Education: Master's degree in Urban Planning, Harvard University; Master’s degree in Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley; Bachelor’s degree in History, University of California, San Diego.

Chief Diaz has been in the fire service for 38 years. He has a strong background in personnel management and fire suppression/ems/hazmat emergency management, having been a Fire Officer since 1996. He has held every rank in fire suppression, fire administration management, fire training and ems, and has also served in fire prevention.

Experience: Fire Chief (2015-Present); Deputy Fire Chief (2012-2015); Battalion Chief (2006-2012); Fire Captain (1996-2006); Fire Engineer/Driver Operator (1994-1996); Fire Inspector (1992-1994); Firefighter (1985-1992).

Education: Master’s degree in Leadership and Emergency Management. Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science. Associate's degree in Fire Science. Certified Chief Officer, State Fire Marshal, Hazardous Materials Technician, Certified Urban Search and Rescue Technician, Certified Fire Prevention Officer, Certified Incident Safety Officer, Certified Strike Team Leader, Certified Hazardous Materials Incident Commander and Hazardous Material Safety Officer, and numerous classes and certifications in Leadership, Incident Command, Wildland Firefighting and Hazardous Materials Incident management.

Heather has 18 years of combined municipal service to cities and a special district. A Los Angeles native, Heather relocated to the Bay Area in April 2021 after she was appointed by the Mountain View City Council as the City Clerk.

Experience: City Clerk, City of Mountain View (2021-Present); City Clerk, City of Malibu (2016-2021); Deputy City Clerk, City of Malibu (2012-2016).

Education: Master Municipal Clerk, International Institute of Municipal Clerks.

Tracy has a strong background in budget administration, facility renovation planning and organizational restructuring.

Experience: Library Director (2018-Present).

Education: Master of Library Science, Texas Woman’s University.

Maxine has over 26 years of experience in local government, including managing human resources and other administrative functions in organizations across the Bay Area. She possesses a depth of knowledge in recruitment, staffing, benefits, and organizational development. Maxine currently serves on the League of California Cities - City Manager’s Diversity subcommittee.

Experience: Human Resources Director (2024-Present); Assistant City Administrator, City of Carmel-by-the-Sea (2017-2024); Human Resources Director, City of Carmel-by-the-Sea (2016-2017); Organization Development & Training Manager, City of Fremont (2013 – 2016); Human Resources Analyst, Town of Los Gatos (2006-2013); Employment Specialist, City of Sunnyvale (2002-2006); Administrative Analyst, Town of Los Gatos (2001-2002); Accounting Technician II, City of Campbell (1999-2001); HR Clerk, City of Gilroy (1998-1999)

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, San José State University

Roger is a collaborative leader with over 30 years of experience in public and private sector IT operations leading enterprise technology, cyber security and integrated business solutions. He is the City of Mountain View’s first CIO and IT Director.

Experience: CIO/IT Director (2014-present); Vice President, Technical Operations, AlphaDetail (2006-2014); Vice President, Engineering, ViewCentral, Inc. (2000-2006).

Education: Master of Business Administration, Santa Clara University; Bachelor's degree, University of Minnesota; Certified Government Chief Information Officer.

With over 20 years of public service, Danielle is an experienced sustainability professional and local government leader. Danielle has a strong background in sustainability and resiliency, community engagement, budget and policy analysis and collaboration.

Experience: Chief Sustainability and Resiliency Officer (2022-Present); Assistant Director, San Mateo County Office of Sustainability (2015-2022); Principal Management Analyst for Budget and Finance, County of San Mateo (2013-2015); Management Analyst, County of San Mateo (2011-2013); Energy Upgrade Program Manager (2010-2013); Resource Conservation Specialist, County of San Mateo (2005-2010); US Peace Corps Volunteer, Malawi (2001-2003).

Education: Master’s degree in Business Administration, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business; Bachelor’s degree in Integrative Biology, UC Berkeley.

Jennifer has over 15 years of experience providing legal representation and advice to government agencies. Jennifer has advised on a wide variety of legal issues involving civil rights, municipal finance, public contracting, public works, community services and elections, and has over 10 years of experience litigating in state and federal trial courts and courts of appeal on behalf of public entities. 

Experience:  City Attorney, (2022-Present); Supervising Attorney, General Government & Finance, City of Oakland (2019-2022); Senior Deputy City Attorney, Law & Motion, City of Oakland (2012-2019); Associate Attorney, Leone & Alberts (2010-2012); Deputy City Attorney, Litigation, City of Oakland (2006-2010); Senior Staff Attorney, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2001-2006).   

Education:  Juris Doctorate, Georgetown University Law Center; Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Whittier College.

John has been serving the City of Mountain View for more than 23 years. He started in the Recreation Division of the Community Services Department and has held a variety of positions over the years. John has a strong background in programming, park and facility design, and budgeting. He has been the Community Services Director since August 2019.

Experience: Community Services Director (2019-present); Assistant Community Services Director (2018-2019); Shoreline and Recreation Division Manager (April 2013-2018); Shoreline Park Section Manager (2011-2013); Recreation Supervisor at Shoreline Park (2009-2011); Recreation Supervisor of Youth Development Programs (2005-2009); Senior Recreation Coordinator (August 2001-2005); Recreation Coordinator (May 1999-August 2001).

Education: Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Leisure Studies from San José State University; Certified Parks and Recreation Professional through the National Recreation and Park Association.

Derek has over 23 years of accounting and finance experience, including extensive experience auditing California municipalities and leading the finance and administrative services departments of two Bay Area cities. Derek is currently the Chapter Chair of the Peninsula Chapter of the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers.

Experience: Finance and Administrative Services Director (2023-Present); Assistant Director of Administrative Services, City of Redwood City (2022-2023); Financial Services Manager, City of Redwood City (2016-2022); Audit Manager, Senior Accountant, and Staff Accountant, Moss, Levy & Hartzheim, LLP (2000-2016).

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics with an emphasis in Accounting, University of California at Santa Barbara.

A former news anchor/reporter at television stations across the country, Lenka has more than a decade of experience in public sector communications. She is the City of Mountain View's first Chief Communications Officer.

Experience: Chief Communications Officer (2020-present); Director of Communications, City of Santa Clara, California (2018-2020); Chief Communications Officer, City of Bellevue, Washington (2016-2018); Assistant Director of Communications, City of San José, California (2011-2016); Communications and Media Relations Manager, City of Abilene, Texas (2007-2010).

Education: Master's degree with distinction in Communication Arts, New York Institute of Technology; Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications and Political Science, Indiana University; Certified Public Manager, Texas State University.