After years assisting day-to-day operations at City Hall, Chino Hills’ assistant city manager is stepping into the top administrative role. On February 10, the City Council voted to appoint Rod Hill as the next city manager, effective April 1.
Hill is replacing Benjamin Montgomery, who will retire March 31. Montgomery has worked for Chino Hills for two decades and has served as city manager since 2019.
Hill has plenty of experience himself. His career in local government spans 37 years.
“As Assistant City Manager, Mr. Hill has been instrumental in managing some of the City’s most complex contracts, divisions, and initiatives. He has overseen the Code Enforcement, Community Relations, Emergency Management, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Solid Waste Divisions, as well as risk management,” a press release states.
“A major area of his responsibilities included oversight of the City’s largest and most critical service contracts, including law enforcement services provided by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. He led negotiations on the new solid waste services contract and implementation of the City’s transition to a new waste hauler, ensuring continuity of service, regulatory compliance, and a smooth experience for residents and businesses. In addition, Mr. Hill managed contracts for animal care and control services and played a key leadership role in developing and implementing the City’s first homeless services contract.”
In addition to his role as assistant city manager, Hill is a member of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department West Valley Search and Rescue Team and previously served as a reserve park ranger in Orange County. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Public Administration, along with multiple certifications.
Read more about Chino Hills’ next city manager here.