DATE: March 25, 2025
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Paul Nerland, County Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: Confirm Appointment of the Director of the General Services Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Confirm appointment of Raymond T. Hunter, effective March 31, 2025, to the position of Director of the General Services Department pursuant to Fresno County Charter Section 16.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended action will confirm Raymond T. Hunter as the Director of the General Services Department. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Your Board could choose not to confirm the appointment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included within the Internal Services Department Org 8935 FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget and will be included in the General Services Department FY 2025-26 Recommended Budget request.
DISCUSSION:
Consistent with the reorganization of the Internal Services Department into two departments (General Services and Information Technology Services), the County conducted a thorough and robust recruitment for these critical leadership positions. At the conclusion of a very competitive process, Raymond T. Hunter was recommended for this important new leadership role.
With an extensive educational background that includes a Master of Science in Project Management, a Master of Science in Human Resource Management, and a Workers' Compensation Certificate, Mr. Hunter brings over two decades of leadership and expertise. His experience spans roles such as Business Professor in Human Resources Management, Chief of Contract Development, and Director of Facilities, Bond, and Asset Management, showcasing an ability to manage diverse operations. Notable achievements include overseeing the development of 196 contract solicitations with a combined budget exceeding $600 million annually, managing a portfolio of over 100 employees, and executing complex projects for the County of Los Angeles.
He has been instrumental in implementing high-impact contracts, such as a $15.5 million annual agreement with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, and has successfully navigated the development of multiple critical services across welfare, housing, law enforcement, and employment sectors. His management of large-scale facilities, energy management, and construction projects, as well as coordinating multimillion-dollar contracts, demonstrates an exceptional ability to streamline operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Pursuant to Section 16 of the Fresno County Charter, with your Board’s approval of the recommended action, the appointment of Raymond T. Hunter to the position of Director of the General Services Department by the County Administrative Officer will be confirmed.
Pending successful background and approval by your Board, Raymond T. Hunter will begin as the Director of the General Services Department effective March 31, 2025.
CAO ANALYST:
Amy Ryals