By Rob Field, Medford City Manager
City Manager Rob Field Announces New City Leaders
We are excited to welcome Debbie Grady as our new Assistant City Manager! Debbie officially joined us on Tuesday, February 18, bringing a wealth of leadership experience and a strong commitment to public service.
Debbie has an extensive background in public administration and community relations, having served in executive roles in public safety communications. Most recently, she was the Executive Director of South Sound 911 in Tacoma, WA. She holds a Master’s degree in Administration – Organizational Leadership and is eager to support Medford’s mission while serving the Southern Oregon community.
In her new role, Debbie will focus on Council relations and supporting departments where needed. Additionally, she’ll work closely with teams across the organization to ensure City operations align with our community’s goals.
Please join us in giving Debbie a warm welcome! We’re excited to have her on board and look forward to the positive impact she’ll bring to our team and community.
I’m pleased to announce that Michelle King and Warren Ng have officially joined our team as Planning Director and Economic Development Director, respectively. They both started March 3, and we’re excited to have them on board.
Michelle King brings extensive experience in long-range planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement. She previously led climate sustainability initiatives for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York and played a key role in updating Santa Cruz’s General Plan. With a Master’s in Urban Planning, Michelle has a strong background in environmental compliance and regional planning efforts.
Warren Ng is a seasoned leader specializing in identifying high-growth opportunities and transforming them into scalable ventures. His expertise spans data-driven leadership, innovation consulting, and venture investment. With a background in entrepreneurship, sales, and marketing, Warren’s strategic approach will help drive economic growth and business development in Medford.
Please join me in welcoming Michelle and Warren to our team!
-Rob
Robert Field | City Manager
City of Medford, Oregon
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