Martinez Mayor Rob Schroder has announced the selection of a new top administrator for the city.
“Rob Braulik was chosen as our new city manager out of a group of very highly qualified candidates,” Schroder said Friday. “He brings strong qualities of an inclusive style of management with extensive experience in economic development, budget & finance, capital projects and community engagement. I am looking forward to working with Rob to improve all aspects of the Martinez community.”
The City Council is expected to approve Braulik’s contract at its next meeting Wednesday. His proposed starting salary is $200,000 per year.
Since 2012, Braulik has served as the town manager of Ross in Marin County. He also previously worked as deputy director of planning and operations for the City of Palo Alto and as assistant city manager in Rocklin.
Braulik holds a B.A. in Political Science from California State University, Fullerton, an M.A. in Public Policy from Rutgers University, and an M.B.A. from New Hampshire College in Manchester, New Hampshire. Among his many accolades is the John H. Nail Award bestowed by the League of California Cities.
More than 40 candidates applied for the city manager position. The spot has been open since October 2013 when Phil Vince resigned.
Read more about Rob Braulik here.