Mike Shellito, City Manager, City of Roseville

Currently the City Manager for the City of Roseville in northern California, Mike Shellito has been a leader in municipal government and the parks and recreation profession for nearly 30 years. In his present role, he oversees a $440 million budget with the help of over 2,000 employees. Prior to his recent appointment, Mike served as Assistant City Manager and Community Services Director where he was responsible for the operations of the City’s Parks and Recreation, Libraries, Housing and Neighborhood Services Departments. These departments have received numerous national and statewide awards for their progressive planning and innovative approaches to providing exceptional programs, facilities, and services. Mike received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the President's Award from the California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS). He currently serves as United States Commissioner to the International Federation of Parks and Recreation Administration. He is a member of the American Academy for Parks and Recreation and Past President of CPRS. Mike's leadership skills and his visionary contributions to municipal government have made him a popular speaker both nationally and internationally. Besides his broad on-the-job experience, he further honed his skills at Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government's Executive Program and the Disney Institute. Mike is routinely invited as both a keynote speaker and trainer at conferences and training programs throughout the United States for a variety of professional associations, cities, counties, and state agencies.