Mayor's Management Team

(in alphabetical order)

	Tom Baker Director of Policy Research and Performance Tom Baker heads the Division of Policy Research and Performance. Tom is responsible for developing outcome-based performance measures and directs numerous research projects that promote the city’s goals and objectives. Tom also performs strategic and operational planning for policy priorities.
	Mike Bunney Chief Economic Development Officer As the City’s lead for economic development initiatives, Mike Bunney will manage the real estate and economic development division and work to ensure that Tulsa is seen around the world as open for business. Most recently, Bunney served as Director of 787 Global Logistics for The Boeing Company. He brings thirty years of experience as an executive in the aerospace industry. Bunney will assume his duties with the City on March 3rd.
	Jack Crowley Special Advisor to the Mayor on Urban Planning Jack Crowley serves as the Special Advisor to the Mayor on Urban Planning and Development. Crowley will focus on downtown revitalization and development of the Arkansas river area adjacent to downtown. Crowley served as Dean of the College of Environmental Design at the University of Georgia from 1996 to 2006. His career as a planner spans three decades and includes serving as Director of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, as Director of the Tulsa Metro Area Planning Commission, and as an urban development executive with Williams Co.
	Deirdre Dexter Legal Department Deirdre Dexter is the director of the Legal Department and under administrative direction of the Mayor is responsible for professional and administrative legal work for the City of Tulsa. As City Attorney, Deirdre serves as legal counsel for the Mayor, City Council, and all departments and represents the City in all matters affecting the City.
	Charles L. Hardt Director of Operations Charles Hardt heads the Operations Division which oversees Equipment Management and the Public Works Department activities including Engineering Services, Public Facilities & Property Management, Environmental Services and Policy Development.
	Mike Kier Director of Finance Mike Kier leads the Finance Department and also performs the duties of City Clerk. Mike directs all purchasing activities for the City and is responsible for presenting financial information to the City Council and the City’s Trust Authorities. As Finance Director, he directs and develops policies concerning areas of accounting, budgeting, treasury and revenue activities.
	Chief Allen LaCroix Fire Department Chief Allen Lacroix heads the Tulsa Fire Department and is responsible for directing the department’s resources for maximum effectiveness and efficiency—all in order to provide for the utmost safety for the citizens of Tulsa.
	Susan Neal Director of Community Development and Education Initiatives Susan Neal leads the Division of Community Development and Education Initiatives. Susan works to develop strong working relationships with the education community. Susan oversees the Gilcrease Museum, Parks, Convention Center and the Performing Arts Center. Susan also directs the newly created Working in Neighborhoods Department which includes the Mayor’s Action Center and Neighborhood Planning. Susan is also directing the update of our City’s Comprehensive Plan.
	Chief Ron Palmer Police Department Chief Palmer is responsible for leading and managing a staff of 829 sworn and 107 civilian employees. He directs all patrol, investigative and administrative operations. Though an advocate of traditional community policing, Chief Palmer is now implementing new crime reduction initiatives, including an emphasis on “information-based policing” and the promotion of the Department as a true community partner. He brings 30 years of experience in law enforcement, including 11 years as the Chief of the Tulsa Police Department.
	Amy Polonchek Chief of Staff
	Nancy Siegel General Counsel Nancy Siegel serves as General Counsel to the Mayor. As legal counsel, Nancy is also responsible for the direction and administration of the Municipal Court system.
	Ben Stout Chief Technology Officer Ben Stout leads the Technology Division and directs the Information Technology Department. Ben is in the process of evaluating and implementing technology systems for more efficient communication between citizens and city entities.
	Lana Turner-Addison Human Rights Department Dr. Turner-Addison leads the Human Rights Department. She is responsible for ensuring that Title 5 of the City of Tulsa Revised Ordinances is upheld. The Human Rights Department receives and investigates complaints of discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations. Responsibilities also include administration of the small business certification program.
	Jeff Wilkie Organizational Development and Performance Jeff Wilkie is responsible for the development and achievement of an overall organizational learning and development strategy for the City of Tulsa. He leads the Human Resources Department in recruiting, retaining, and training the best and the brightest for the City’s workforce. Wilkie successfully led the City of Tulsa in two major initiatives focused around increasing efficiency, customer services and lowering operational costs through improving the permitting and the payroll processes at the City of Tulsa.