City of Tucker selects CH2M to provide operations management services to help start the new city on a solid foundation

Voters approved a ballot referendum in November 2015 to declare Tucker, a nearly 125-year-old community, DeKalb County's newest city. The city turned to CH2M's experienced team for their strong interpersonal skills and expertise in starting many new cities in metro Atlanta to facilitate the transition of services from the County.

"Even though we are a well-established community of 33,000, we quickly realized that we were going to need the help of experts to make the most of our one-time opportunity to start the new city on a solid foundation for future success," said Mayor Frank Auman.

After receiving proposals from a number of quality firms, city officials conducted a thorough review process and checked with other cities in the area that started up in the last 10 years. 

"CH2M clearly had the most experience in starting up new cities, but they had also taken the time to get to know Tucker. We felt that offered us the best talent and a more comprehensive approach that will accomplish what we need to get done to provide effective services to our citizens while respecting our available budget," said Auman.

In addition, CH2M Senior Management Consultant Tami Hanlin will serve as interim city manager while she leads the effort to identify a highly-qualified candidate to fill the leadership role long-term.

"We are looking forward to helping Tucker establish a responsive customer-centered city government," Hanlin said. "Our first order of business will be to establish a policy framework based on the priorities of the City Council in order to ensure that city operations are efficient, transparent and accountable, in order to deliver the high quality of service the residents of Tucker deserve."

CH2M's initial service contract with the City of Tucker runs through 2020.

The CH2M OM Services team performs full-service operations, maintenance and technical services for public agencies and private enterprise in multiple sectors including water, manufacturing, energy and industrial, environmental and nuclear and transportation.

About CH2M

CH2M leads the professional services industry delivering sustainable solutions to clients working on the world's most complex challenges. CH2Mers make a positive difference providing consulting, design, engineering and management solutions for vital infrastructure and resources serving diverse public- and private-sector clients. With $5.4 billion in revenue and ~22,000 people, the firm has offices in 50 countries and four business groups: water; environment and nuclear; transportation; and energy and industrial. Known for managing global events such as the Olympic Games, CH2M ranks among Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies; number-one in environmental consulting and program management by Engineering News-Record; and among sustainability leaders by independent analyst Verdantix. CH2M in 2016 was selected to receive the World Environment Center's Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development, and in 2015, received the Stockholm International Water Institute's highest Industry Water Award for advancing innovative potable reuse technologies. To learn more about the CH2M difference, connect with the firm at www.ch2m.com; linkedin.com/company/ch2m; twitter.com/ch2m; facebook.com/ch2mhill; and search for jobs at www.ch2m.com/careers.

Contact:              
Amber O'Brien
CH2M Operations Management Communications
720.286.3154
[email protected]

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