The City of Rancho Cucamonga partnered with Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions (TSTS) to assist in the recruitment of its next Director of Innovation and Technology. After a successful recruitment process, the City is excited to welcome Behrang Abadi to the team.
Behrang Abadi brings 20 years of experience in civic technology, organizational leadership and IT strategy, with a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering solutions in the public sector. Before joining the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Abadi served as the Digital Services Manager for the City of Long Beach, where he led a team of 35 technology professionals, managed an $8.5 million budget and spearheaded a citywide digital transformation and modernization effort. He holds a Master of Science degree in Management and Leadership from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from National University.
Executive Recruiter Christine Martin led the recruitment, with support from Senior Recruitment Coordinator Kylie Sun, Recruitment Coordinator Morgan Teruel and Assistant Recruitment Coordinator Sofia Gonzalez.
“The City of Rancho Cucamonga’s dedication to fostering innovation and serving its community stood out prominently in the process,” said Martin. “Our focus on reflecting these principles in the recruitment process helped us connect with candidates who genuinely resonate with the City’s mission and culture. We’re excited to see Behrang thrive in this leadership role.”
“The City of Rancho Cucamonga is growing and evolving as we continue to embrace innovation to better serve our community,” said Deputy City Manager Peter Castro. “We recognized the need for a dedicated leader to drive our technology and innovation efforts, ensuring we remain a forward-thinking city. The Director of Innovation and Technology will play a key role in shaping Rancho Cucamonga’s future. TS Talent Solutions’ expertise in recruitment, outreach and securing top-tier talent has made them an invaluable partner in adding to our exceptional team.”
TS Talent Solutions developed a customized recruitment strategy that captured the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s unique community, thriving organizational culture and vision for leadership. As a part of this effort, TS Talent Solutions crafted a recruitment brochure that showcased the City’s forward-thinking initiatives and the exciting opportunity to lead its innovation and technology efforts. The brochure was instrumental in generating significant interest from a talented and diverse group of candidates. Following a thorough selection process and in-depth interviews, the City identified Behrang Abadi as the best candidate to lead Rancho Cucamonga’s technology vision and drive its future innovation efforts.
“It is the most profound honor in my professional journey to join the good people at the City of Rancho Cucamonga as the Director of Innovation and Technology,” said Abadi. “I am eager to work with the community and city colleagues to learn how technology can improve their daily lives.”
About TS Talent Solutions
TS Talent Solutions is a California-based executive search and talent development organization focused on the local government sector. A division of Tripepi Smith, TS Talent Solutions leverages the expertise and digital acumen of its parent firm to deliver next-generation recruitment solutions for public agencies. The quest for talent never ends, but progress is made with TS Talent Solutions.
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