Jeff Wilkins is New Oro Valley Town Manager

Council to approve Wilkins employment agreement tonight

The Oro Valley Town Council has selected Jeff Wilkins as Town Manager. Wilkins was one of two finalists for the position. The council will approve his employment agreement tonight. The agreement is a two year agreement from the time of his employment, which can be no later than July 1.  

Becomes Oro Valley's most highly compensated employee

Wilkins will receive a signing bonus of $25,000. His annual salary will be $200,000. He will receive fully paid health, dental, life and disability insurance, and the use of a town vehicle. He will also receive cost of living adjustments to his pay as do other town employees. 

Also to receive funding for retirement
In addition, "the town will pay into his retirement pension [by making] a deferred compensation payment into [his] Employee’s 457 retirement savings account in an amount of Ten Thousand Twenty-Six Dollars and Twelve Cents ($10,026.12) per year (payable in equal installments each regular Town pay period)." (Source: Wilkins Employment Agreement)

Welcome to Oro Valley, Jeff
“We look forward to welcoming Jeff Wilkins as our new town manager,” said Oro Valley Mayor Joe Winfield. “His wealth of knowledge and depth of experience in local government will help Oro Valley continue to thrive. My fellow councilmembers and I are confident in this decision, and we look forward to this next chapter of leadership in our community.” 

"I am humbled by being selected by the Town Council,” said Wilkins. “Everyone I've met has been very gracious and proud of Oro Valley. I believe Oro Valley is a community of excellence, and I look forward to working with the Town Council, staff, and citizens to ensure Oro Valley continues to be a great community to live, work and play."

Meet Jeff 
Jeff Wilkins has dedicated his career to local government for 27 years. He proudly served communities in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio in roles as County Administrator, City Manager, Assistant Town Manager and Director of Administration and Treasurer. He served communities during fast growth, slow growth, and redevelopment. All positions required his leadership in strategic planning, intergovernmental relations, economic development, capital planning, budget and finance, team building and HR/staff development.

His long tenure of 15 years as County Administrator of Kendall County, Illinois (40 miles southwest of Chicago) was when the county had the fastest growth rate per the US Census Bureau. His service required leadership, collaboration, and financial planning from initial concept through successful implementation for strategic projects such as a courthouse expansion, jail expansion and new health department facility. He is especially proud of his leadership of Kendall Area Transit - the county’s first public transportation system serving the entire county with 12 incorporated cities.

Wilkins strives to build teams and collaboration for internal and community initiatives. His teams plan together for goals and celebrate together when accomplished. Wilkins earned his master’s degree from Indiana University and bachelor’s degree from DePauw University. Wilkins and his wife, Gina, are proud parents of two children, and they enjoy time with their two rescue dogs and rescue cat.

(Source: Town of Oro Valley Media Release)

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