John F. Shirey

Executive Director
California Redevelopment Association
Phone: (916) 448-8760
Website: www.calredevelop.org

John Shirey has over 30 years of experience from a variety of government positions. He has proven expertise in all areas of general management, including human resources, finance, budgeting, organizational development, policy-setting, program implementation, and government relations. Throughout his career he has set high standards of integrity and professionalism.

Mr. Shirey is currently the Executive Director of the California Redevelopment Association (CRA). Based in Sacramento, CRA serves over 340 redevelopment agencies and over 260 private and non-profit organizations engaged in redevelopment activities. Mr. Shirey is responsible for overseeing legislative advocacy, professional training and development, and public information services provided by CRA to its members.

Mr. Shirey has also served in senior executive positions as City Manager of Cincinnati, Assistant City Manager of Long Beach, California, and Assistant Chief Administrative Officer of Los Angeles County. He has been responsible for annual budgets over $1 billion and workforces of 5,000 to 75,000 people. His positions have required supervision of several department heads and interaction with neighborhood groups, community representatives, business groups, electronic and print press, and elected and appointed officials in other governments.