Agenda 02/25/2020 Item #5A (Presentation - Supervisor of the Year)02/25/2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to recognize Chris Johnson, Manager-Financial and Operational Support,
Growth Management Department as the 2019 Supervisor of the Year.
OBJECTIVE: To recognize the efforts and accomplishments of a supervisor who has mad e significant
contributions to the organization or to our community.
CONSIDERATIONS: As part of the County’s formal recognition program, each year the Human
Resources Division solicits nominations from staff to highlight the accomplishments of a supervisor who
exemplifies the characteristics of great leadership in either one special project or continually throughout
the year. This year, 38 nominees were considered, and Chris Johnson, Growth Management Department,
Financial & Operational Support Manager, has been selected as the Supervisor of the Year for 2019.
Chris has been with Collier County since 2007. Looking at his career, it’s easy to cite his professional
accomplishments; CPM graduate; Bachelor’s in Accounting, and Master’s degrees in both Accounting
and Business Administration, but there is so much more to Chris and his success in Collier County. His
willingness to support his team, and his keen awareness of individuals' strengths and weaknesses and
ability to bring out the best in his people have helped him create a dynamic team to meet the needs of
their large and growing internal customer base. He is goal-oriented and guides his team with meaningful
purpose.
Chris coordinates the annual budget process for many divisions within GMD; he and his staff helped
develop $116 million in operating budgets, and $172 million in capital budgets during the FY20 budget
process. The Florida Department of Transportation recognized Collier County as a model agency
statewide for the successful delivery of Local Agency Participation projects. This accolade was earned, in
large part, by the hard work and diligence of Chris and his team.
Chris excels at identifying priorities and executing plans to accomplish his goals. His ability to manage
resources, including people, time and money, is his greatest talent. He is patient and understanding with
his staff and gives them clear direction and focus. He is a passionate business manager and steward of
County funds and this is why he is so deserving of the Supervisor of the Year award for 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT: The selected “Supervisor of the Year” receives a $250.00 cash award. Funds for
this are available in the Division budget for this program.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There are no Growth Management Impacts associated with
this Executive Summary.
Prepared by: Katie Whittier, Recognition and Retirement Coordinator, Human Resources Division
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 5.A
Doc ID: 11627
Item Summary: Recommendation to recognize Chris Johnson, Manager-Financial and
Operational Support, Growth Management Department as the 2019 Supervisor of the Year.
Meeting Date: 02/25/2020
Prepared by:
Title: Human Resources Generalist – Human Resources
Name: Katherine Whittier
02/06/2020 3:42 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Human Resources – Human Resources
Name: Amy Lyberg
02/06/2020 3:42 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Human Resources Amy Lyberg Additional Reviewer Completed 02/06/2020 5:50 PM
Administrative Services Department Paula Brethauer Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 02/07/2020 8:56 AM
Administrative Services Department Len Price Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 02/10/2020 5:02 PM
County Attorney's Office Katherine Whittier Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Skipped 02/06/2020 3:42 PM
Office of Management and Budget Katherine Whittier Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Skipped 02/06/2020 3:42 PM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 02/13/2020 12:19 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 02/25/2020 9:00 AM
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