Tripepi Smith is heading to the desert for the 2026 California Special Districts Association (CSDA) Annual Conference, taking place August 24–27 in Palm Desert. Representing the firm this year are Principal Jennifer Nentwig, APR+M, Director Christine Martin and Business Analyst Olivia Rizzuto Tripepi Smith will also be exhibiting at the conference, so be sure to stop by and connect with the team.
“The CSDA Annual Conference is always a valuable opportunity to connect with special district leaders from across California, share ideas and learn from one another,” said Jennifer. “We’re looking forward to meaningful conversations throughout the week and supporting districts as they navigate both today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.”
As part of the conference program, Christine will present “Unlocking Your Agency’s Future: Succession Planning Through Talent Development” alongside Tahoe-Truckee Sanitation Agency General Manager Jason Hays and Tahoe City Public Utility District General Manager Sean Barclay on August 26. The session will explore strategies for identifying critical roles, developing internal career pathways and positioning agencies as employers of choice. Attendees will gain insights into preserving institutional knowledge and preparing future leaders to ensure smooth transitions when staffing changes occur.
Tripepi Smith is proud to be a Silver-Level Business Affiliate Member of CSDA. To learn more about the Annual Conference, visit the CSDA website.
About CSDA
CSDA provides education and training, insurance programs, legal advice, industry-wide litigation and public relations support, legislative advocacy, capital improvement and equipment funding, collateral design services, and, most importantly, current information that is crucial to a special district’s management and operational effectiveness.
About Tripepi Smith
Tripepi Smith is a California-based marketing, technology and public affairs firm that serves for-profit, nonprofit and public agencies. Its unique mix of marketing and technology prowess provides a competitive advantage to agencies seeking to leverage the internet to achieve their communication goals. The firm provides full content creation services, including: ghost writing, collateral development, photography, video production, aerial imagery, search engine optimization, email marketing campaigns and website design and execution. Tripepi Smith’s diverse clients include: City of American Canyon, City of Calabasas, City of Culver City, City of Cupertino, City of Daly City, City of Grover Beach, City of Indian Wells, City of La Cañada Flintridge, City of Lake Forest, City of Livermore, City of Malibu, City of Napa, City of Palmdale, City of Paramount, City of Tracy, CalChoice Energy Authority, California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Costa Mesa Sanitary District, Rowland Water District, California City Management Foundation, Renne Public Law Group, West Coast Arborists, Scripps College, Blind Children’s Center and Climatec.
