Felipe Moreno Named Public Works Director | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/public-works/2870 | Public Works (Trash and Recycling) | | 9/26/2023 4:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2870/Newsroom - New PWD Director.png | | Felipe Moreno Named Public Works Director | <div class="ExternalClassCB9F3E5624694387BAB9006DB54162E9"><html>
<div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;overflow:visible;cursor:text;clear:both;direction:ltr;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe ui web", arial, verdana, sans-serif;" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW195133723 BCX0"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Following a</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> competitive</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> nationwide recruitment process, </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Phoenix City Manager Jeff Barton has selected</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> Felipe Moreno as the new Public Works Director effective October 2, 2023.</span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><br></span></span></p></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;overflow:visible;cursor:text;clear:both;direction:ltr;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe ui web", arial, verdana, sans-serif;" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW195133723 BCX0"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Moreno is a highly respected municipal professional with more than 23 years of experience in public service. </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">He </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">currently</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> serv</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">es</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> as Assistant Public Works Director responsible for the Solid Waste Utility where he </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">leads</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> more than 600 employees. The Solid Waste Utility manages residential solid waste collection, post-collection, customer engagement, and zero waste initiatives for more than 418,000 customers.</span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" class="EOP TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"> </span></span></p></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;overflow:visible;cursor:text;clear:both;direction:ltr;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe ui web", arial, verdana, sans-serif;" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW195133723 BCX0"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“Felipe’s record speaks for itself,” Barton said. “</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">He’s been a</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">n</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">asset for Phoenix in multiple departments and h</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">is leadership has been tested and proven time and time again. </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">I am confident t</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">he Public Works Department and </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">our residential customers will be in</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> capable hands.”</span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><br></span></span></p></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;overflow:visible;cursor:text;clear:both;direction:ltr;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe ui web", arial, verdana, sans-serif;" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW195133723 BCX0"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Moreno</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> started with the City of Phoenix in 2000 as a Caseworker II in the Human Services Department's Head Start Program. He was selected for the 2006 Management Intern Program, where he completed rotations in the Budget and Research Department, City Manager's Office, and Housing Department. In 2007, Felipe joined the Public Works Department as an Administrative Assistant II.</span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><br></span></span></p></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;overflow:visible;cursor:text;clear:both;direction:ltr;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe ui web", arial, verdana, sans-serif;" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW195133723 BCX0"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Since joining the Public Works Department, </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Moreno</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">has </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">also </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">held positions of Management Assistant </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">II</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> and</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> Deputy Public Works Director</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> before being promoted to Assistant Director.</span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><br></span></span></p></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;overflow:visible;cursor:text;clear:both;direction:ltr;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe ui web", arial, verdana, sans-serif;" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW195133723 BCX0"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Moreno</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">'s contributions to the solid waste industry extend far beyond his work with the City of Phoenix. He is an active member of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Arizona Chapter Board, serving as both President and Past</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">President. Currently, he serves as the Arizona SWANA Advisory Board representative and the SWANA Region 2 Director, representing Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. Felipe also serves on the boards of Keep Phoenix Beautiful and Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Solid Waste Committee.</span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><br></span></span></p></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;overflow:visible;cursor:text;clear:both;direction:ltr;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe ui web", arial, verdana, sans-serif;" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW195133723 BCX0"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Felipe holds a bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Resources from the University of Arizona and a master's degree in social work from Arizona State University.</span></span></p></div>
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