City Testimonials: "I hope that you have received 500 calls saying THANK YOU for the new playground at Bonforte Park! It is a terrific neighborhood park and we so appreciate the improvements. I walk by every day and see so many children and parents enjoying themselves." -Citizen Comment "The crew from Engine 15A were professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and extremely helpful, not only did this group of professionals represent the Fire Department in a positive light, they also speak to a city government that is responsive and courteous to the public."- Citizen Comment "We've found with projects we're doing, the City seems to be as proactive as they possibly can be." -Real Estate CEO "Grateful for the progress made by CSPD to curb shoplifting." -Business Loss Prevention Manager "Not only was my concern addressed in a professional and timely manner, but Finance Planning & Analysis Manager Leslie Hickey took the time to let me know that changes were on the way. This is the direct opposite of some folks' perception of local government." -Citizen Comment "Thank you very much for fixing the potholes on the round about for Squirrel Tail and Brainard as well as the divot by the water outlet on Squirrel Tail towards Musgrave. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" -Citizen Comment "Accounts Payable Supervisor Patti McFarland was true to her word, she called me back within days to give a status report. Then she called again to update me. Then, she called today to let me know she had been able to contact the unreachable tow company, received an invoice, and would be reimbursing the portion the business manager agreed to pay! I know that it was a sustained effort because I tried for several months and got nowhere. I can't express my overwhelming gratitude to Patti and your office for their work in this matter. We run a service-based business and try to learn from other organizations whenever we can. I will bring up this instance at our weekly meeting as an example of good service to be commended and followed.Thanks to you and Patti for the surprisingly positive experience I had with your office." -Local Small Business Owner "Thanks to Traffic Technician Pete Doyle, his community attitude to work with the residents is commendable. Thank you once again." -Citizen Comment "Streets Operations Manager Bard Lower has provided me superb customer service, above and beyond what could reasonably be expected. I know that this has been a priority for your administration, and I felt it important to let you know that it is working. Mr. Lower and his associates deserve kudos for their proactive, thorough handling of this five-year-old snow plowing issue and I am grateful to you as well for making the City more responsive to citizen requests." -Citizen Comment "As a new resident of Colorado Springs, it’s apparent that the City really does excel in taking care of its residents and treats its citizens more like neighbors and friends than just customers on a long “to-do” list. Thank you for all your exceptional service." -Citizen Comment
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Meet Colorado Springs’ New Human Resources Director

February 3, 2012 By

Michael Sullivan is enthused to begin work as Colorado Springs new Human Resources Director, on Monday, February 6th. Mr. Sullivan replaces Ann Crossey, who retired December 31, 2011.

“I’m looking forward to working with the Mayor and his management team. They collectively bring new thinking to help make Colorado Springs the preeminent business and ‘quality of life’ location in the West,” said Sullivan.

Chief of Staff, Laura Neumann said, “After an exhaustive, two-month recruitment and interview process with over 140 applicants nationwide, it gives me great pleasure to welcome Michael Sullivan.”

“I am very fortunate for the opportunity to join the City team and look forward to applying my 33 years of people management experience to support such a wonderful organization,” Sullivan said.

Prior to accepting this position, Mr. Sullivan served as director of International Relations and International Security for Northrop Grumman, where he worked for 11 years. Sullivan started with Northrop as a senior manager of Human Resources for 600 employees, then moved up to director of Human Resources for more than 1,000 professionals. Subsequently, he was promoted to director of Human Capital Strategy, where he managed the Talent Management program for over 5000 geographically dispersed staff.

Sullivan spent 22 years at Raytheon in Human Resources prior to joining Northrop. For more than a decade of his time with Raytheon, he resided in Colorado Springs. His remaining tenure was spent in Washington, D.C., Massachusetts, Jordan, Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Sullivan is certified with the Human Resource Certification Institute as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), is a graduate of Six Sigma training, and is a member of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM).

He and his wife, Diane, and their son, Matthew, have resided in Colorado Springs for 27 years. He serves on the Executive Board of Directors for the Community Partnership for Child Development (CPCD) a Colorado Springs on-profit organization that runs Early Head Start, Head Start, and Colorado Preschool Programs.

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