04-09-2007 City Fills Two Key Positions

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U TH B��d N 2 U d W recce � y 7865 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR NEWS RELEASE Monday, April 9, 2007 2:15 PM Contact: Mikki Dobski, Director of Communications &Special Projects, 235-5855 or 876-1564 Janice Hall, Human Resource Department, 235-9216 City Fills Two Key Positions The city of South Bend is pleased to welcome two new members to its team. John H. Murphy was selected by Controller Catherine Fanello to be Assistant City Controller effective February 19, 2007 and the Department of Administration and Finance recently welcomed Philip E. Custard as the new Purchasing Manager. Both men bring extensive experience to their new positions. "We are pleased to welcome Philip and John to our team," said Ms. Fanello. "The City is fortunate to have found candidates who are so well qualified." In addition to being a licensed Certified Public Accountant, John Murphy has twenty-five years experience in both the public and private sectors. He has worked extensively in local governments in Southwestern Michigan and has served on national budget and audit review committees for the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. Philip Custard has many years of purchasing experience. Most recently, Custard served as the Purchasing Supervisor for a global automotive supplier. Mr. Custard has worked as a professional buyer or purchasing agent since 1974 and was recognized for outstanding work in 2003 by a State industry council. "The expertise that each of these men has brought to their departments has enabled them to hit the ground running, allowing the City continue providing efficient service to South Bend," said Ms. Fanello. "Philip and John have already proven to be great assets to their departments." - more -