07/10/2017 - Zimmerman to Play Key Roles as Assistant City Manager - " City of Tigard
TIGARD Press Release
13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard,Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE I July 10, 2017
Contact:
Sharon Gavin
Communications Manager
City of Tigard
(503) 718-2740
sharong@tigard-or.gov
Zimmerman to Play Key Roles as Assistant City Manager
The City of Tigard welcomed Eric Zimmerman to its leadership team today. Zimmerman steps in as the
new assistant city manager, replacing Liz Newton,who recently retired after serving the city more than
three decades.
Zimmerman is no stranger to leadership and issues facing Tigard and other communities in the growing
metro region. A Portland native and former captain in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Oregon Army
National Guard), Zimmerman most recently served as the chief of staff for Multnomah County District 4
and earlier as a property appraiser for Multnomah County.
"We conducted a national search and wanted a leader who understood the city's core values and had the
vison and skills to help our city achieve its key priorities," said Marty Wine, city manager. "Zimmerman
stood out from many qualified candidates. He will take on critical roles,helping to oversee the
administration of an organization with nearly 300 employees and a budget of$218 million and assisting
with the city's possible future request to voters for a local option levy."
As a member of the city's leadership team, Zimmerman will also play an important role helping the city
advance its strategic vision to be the most walkable community in the Pacific Northwest where people of
all ages and abilities enjoy healthy and interconnected lives.
In addition to his 10 years of public service, Zimmerman holds bachelor of science and master of business
administration degrees from the University of Portland.
During his deployment to Iraq in 2009 with the Oregon Army National Guard, he earned the Bronze Star
Medal and the Combat Action Badge.
Zimmerman looks forward to continuing his lifelong career in public service serving Tigard residents and
to meeting with community members and businesses in the coming months.
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