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Frank Benest
Senior Fellow

Frank Benest

Member Since 2026

Biography

International City/County Management Association Senior Advisor for Next Generation Initiatives and Co-Chair, Cal-ICMA Coaching Program; Principle, Frank Benest Consulting. Former City Manager, City of Palo Alto, California; City Manager and Executive Director, Redevelopment Agency, City of Brea, California; City Manager and Executive Director, Redevelopment Agency, City of Colton, California; Director, Human Services Department, City of Gardena, California; Youth Services Coordinator, Covina, California.

History of Employment

Position Division Organization Start End
Liaison for Next Generation Initiatives International City/County Management Association Current
Principle Frank Benest Consulting Current
Former City Manager City of Palo Alto, California Current
City Manager and Executive Director Redevelopment Agency City of Brea, California Current
City Manager and Executive Director Redevelopment Agency City of Colton, California Current
Director Human Services Department City of Gardena, California Current
Youth Services Coordinator Covina, California Current
Senior Advisor for Next Generation Initiatives ICMA 2009 Current

Expertise

Primary Sector

Local
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