Reno Names New Director Of Policy And Strategy

Press release from the City of Reno:

May 3, 2021

The City of Reno has announced the hire of JW Hodge as the new Director of the Office of Policy and Strategy. Hodge begins his employment with the City today, Monday, May 3, 2021.

The Director of the Office of Policy and Strategy oversees strategic planning and ensures progress on strategic goals, policy development, federal, state and local government affairs, special projects, and additional managerial support to the City Manager.

Hodge comes to the City of Reno from Renown, where he was Administrative Director and, before that, Area Practice Manager, of Primary and Urgent Care.

“JW brings to the City of Reno a diverse skill set from his many years in the healthcare industry, and he’s a strong addition to our team,” City Manager Doug Thornley said. “JW is going to help us with agenda management for City Council meetings, coordinating all of our boards and commissions, and ensuring that the whole team knows which levers to pull and buttons to push so that our organization is best positioned to move our strategic goals forward.”

“I’m honored to join the City of Reno,” Hodge said. “The opportunity to work on and support the important projects and policy work underway is exciting, and I’m looking forward to helping lead strategy and policy decisions at the City of Reno as part of my new role. I can’t wait to get started and support the great work already in progress.”

Before his tenure with Renown, Hodge spent 13 years with REMSA as the Chief Operating Officer (2017-18), Director of Public and Government Affairs (2016-17), and Manager of Education and Community Engagement (2005-16).

Hodge holds a Bachelor of Science, Healthcare Administration, from Columbia Southern University, Summa Cum Laude, and a Credential of Readiness from Harvard Business School.

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