Chris Paxton

Chris came to RGS in early 2016 with over 35 years of experience in California local government. He has worked in cities large and small as Human Resources Director, Administrative Services Director and Deputy City Manager. He has had responsibility for such varied departments and divisions as animal services, purchasing, library, facilities, and police and fire. His major areas of concentration (and first loves) have been Human Resources and Risk Management. It is in these areas that Chris developed his sought after expertise in labor negotiations, employee relations, policy development, performance management, benefits administration, recruitment and risk management programs. He has been a trusted counselor and confidante to a number of city managers and senior department heads throughout Southern California.

Chris has an undergraduate degree and MPA from Cal State Fullerton.

Chris is RGS’ Partner Agency Relations Manager.  He works with our partners to assure a smooth transition to RGS services and helps facilitate communications over the course of the contracts.  Chris assists agencies with their questions related to on-going services, invoicing, and other contractual issues.  In addition, he is charged with sourcing and helping to place a variety of skilled staff to fill the needs of partner agencies for all lines of service.