City of Indian Wells Awarded with CCCA John S. Todd Award
Tripepi Smith is proud to celebrate the City of Indian Wells for receiving the California Contract Cities Association's prestigious John S. Todd Award at the 2026 Annual Municipal Seminar.
Tripepi Smith creates custom logo animation for Jurupa Community Services District
Tripepi Smith partnered with Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) to develop a high-quality logo animation that reflects the District’s identity and services.
Tripepi Smith to attend ICMA Annual Conference
Tripepi Smith is heading to Long Beach for the International City/County Management Association’s (ICMA) Annual Conference, taking place October 17–21.
Bella White joins Team TS as executive assistant
Tripepi Smith is pleased to welcome Bella White to the team as executive assistant to President Ryder Todd Smith and Chief Financial Officer Nicole Smith.
Tripepi Smith heads to Yosemite for the 2026 MMANC Annual Conference
Principal Jennifer Nentwig, APR+M, Senior Business Analysts Kalee Cummings and Melanie Moore and Business Analyst Amy Gallagher are headed to this year’s Municipal Management Association of Northern California (MMANC) Annual Conference in Yosemite from September 27–30.
Director Alexis Gillam assumes leadership of TS Talent Solutions
Tripepi Smith has announced that Director Alexis Gillam will take over leadership of Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions (TSTS), the firm’s recruitment and organizational development division.
City of Newark selects Alicia Day as new recreation and community services director following TS Talent Solutions executive search
The City of Newark has named Alicia Day as its new Recreation and Community Services Director following an extensive recruitment search conducted by Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions (TSTS).
Tripepi Smith celebrates Director Christine Martin upon retirement
Tripepi Smith is offering a heartfelt thank you and warm send-off to Director Christine Martin, who has announced her retirement from the firm.
TS newsletter – August 2026
News from #TeamTS.
Tripepi Smith expands public engagement expertise with Davenport program
Continuing the team’s professional growth trajectory, Tripepi Smith Business Analysts Cailyn Thompson and Devin Antonio recently completed the Professional Certificate in Public Engagement for Local Government through the Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership at Pepperdine University.
Jessa Laboissonniere promoted to graphic designer
Tripepi Smith is pleased to announce the promotion of Jessa Laboissonniere to graphic designer.
Tripepi Smith is headed to Dublin for the CAPIO Leadership Summit
Tripepi Smith is headed to the 2026 California Public Information Officers (CAPIO) Leadership Summit, taking place September 10–11, in Dublin
Ava Whitehorn promoted to business analyst
Tripepi Smith is pleased to announce the promotion of Ava Whitehorn to business analyst.
Tripepi Smith welcomes Junior Videographer Max Bennett
Tripepi Smith expands its creative team with the addition of Junior Videographer Max Bennett, bringing strong video production and local government experience.
Melanie James completes Coro Southern California Women in Leadership program
Director Melanie James has successfully completed the highly-regarded Coro Southern California Women in Leadership (WIL) program and joins the Coro community as an alumni.
Tripepi Smith to attend the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference
Tripepi Smith is excited to attend this year’s League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference and Expo, September 23–25 in Anaheim.
TS newsletter – July 2026
News from #TeamTS
Tripepi Smith delivers refreshed website and logo for Cities Association of Santa Clara County
Tripepi Smith partnered with the Cities Association of Santa Clara County (CASCC) to develop and launch a redesigned WordPress website and updated logo.



















