Tony Graff

Background

About Tony Graff

A proven track record as a manager and leader who is accessible to the citizens, employees, city management team, elected officials and community partners along with being a certified International City Manager Association-Credential Manager. EDUCATION: M.A. Degree, Organizational Leadership, Lewis University, Romeoville, IL BA Degree, Criminal Justice,Lewis University, Romeoville, IL FBI National Academy Law Enforcement Executive Management, 181 Session Criminal Justice Mgmt Certificate, Aurora University IL EXPERIENCE: City of Menominee, Menominee MI. City Administrator, Wilmington, IL City Manager, Rochelle, IL City Administrator, Yorkville, IL Interim Chief of Police, Morrison, IL Chief of Police, Yorkville, IL Chief of Police, Dixmoor, IL Police Detective, Dixmoor, IL Police Officer, Harvey IL. The added benefit of my experience as city manager has provided an in-depth understanding, beyond police operations, to municipal services, such as; financial planning, labor relations, citizen interaction, community partnerships, public relations and government oriented management. MANAGEMENT STYLE: People-oriented, walk around type of management style,(manage municipal operations, i.e:budgets, facilities,utilities, infrastructure improvements, human resource, collective bargaining negotiations…), whereas leadership inspires and motivates people to perform. Here are leadership characteristics I acquired or demonstrated throughout my career…lead by example, coach, accessible to the citizens and employees, team building, & treat people fairly.This type of style has been successful motivating employees and volunteers while anticipating problems early. Specialties: Municipal financing, Economic Development, collective bargaining, labor relations, capital improvement planning, municipal facility assessment & design, grant writiing, community engagement