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City Manager Steve Brock is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the City, including overseeing all departments and implementing City policies that are approved by City Council.

Steve Brock came to the City of Farmington Hills as an Assistant to the City Manager in 1989, became Assistant City Manager in 1993 and was appointed by City Council as City Manager in 1998. He previously served as Northville Township Manager, Village Administrator for Hortonville, Wisconsin, and as an Economic Analyst for the State of Wisconsin. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.

As City Manager, his first priority is customer service. “We treat people well and we listen to them,” says Brock. Economic development is also high on his priority list. Steve Brock can be reached at (248) 871-2500 or via email.

Dana Whinnery was appointed Assistant City Manager in 1998 after serving 12 years as the City’s Human Resources Director. He is responsible for coordinating activities among City departments, and serves as liaison to citizen groups, and local, state, and federal officials. He also coordinates special projects and research studies, and resolves citizen complaints. He is a graduate of Arizona State University and was previously employed as Senior Personnel Representative for the University of Michigan.

Contact Dana Whinnery at (248) 871-2500 or via email.

Teri Arbenowske, Economic Development Coordinator, is responsible for economic development, legislative affairs, and communicating with the public, businesses, and the media. She came to Farmington Hills in 1997 as the City’s first Economic Development Coordinator, and became Assistant to the City Manager in 1998. She has been an active member of the Michigan Municipal League’s Legislative and Urban Affairs Committee for 10 years and often testifies in Lansing regarding proposed legislation that affects local government. She has been a local government professional in Oakland County communities for 18 years and is a graduate of Oakland University. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Economic Developers Association.

Contact Teri Arbenowske at (248) 871-2500 or via email.

Nate Geinzer, Management Assistant, joined the City of Farmington Hills Management Team in late 2007. He has a diverse set of responsibilities including special projects, policy research and development, and legislative affairs. He functions as a liaison to residents, helping to resolve citizen concerns and promote City initiatives. Nate is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. He has served in municipal government since 2005 and was previously employed by the cities of Brighton and Berkley.

Contact Nate Geinzer at (248) 871-2500 or via email.

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