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Introduction of new and promoted City of Brookings employees.
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The following City of Brookings Fire Department supervisory employee will be introduced to the City Council and public:
* Assistant Street Manager - Josh McClain
* Police Dept. Executive Coordinator - Midge Christiansen
* Deputy Police Chief - Ryan Baranyos
* Deputy City Manager - Johnny Mays
Biographies
* Assistant Street Manager - Josh McClain
Josh has been with the Street Department since 2008. Before coming to the City, Josh worked for the SD Dept. of Transportation as a Lead Highway Worker.
Josh has also contributed to the City by serving on the Employee Advisory Group, and most recently as a member of the Culture and empowerment Committee.
* Police Dept. Executive Coordinator - Midge Christianson
Midge grew up in Brookings County and graduated from SDSU. With 35 years of experience in criminal justice and public safety, she has served in roles ranging from juvenile residential treatment and probation to directing a multi-county corrections agency. Most recently she worked nationally as a Policy Advisor for the Council of State Governments Justice Center.
* Deputy Police Chief - Ryan Baranyos
Originally from Northern Indiana, Ryan relocated to Arizona in his early twenties beginning a 24-year career in public safety with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. Throughout his tenure, he held various assignments and steadily advanced through the ranks, ultimately retiring as a Lieutenant in 2023. That same year, he joined the Estes Park PD as a Police Captain where he oversaw Investigations, Patrol, the School Resource Officer program, and the Community Services Officers.
Ryan holds an Associate and a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, a Master's Degree in Human Resources, and is a graduate of Northwestern University's Police Staff & Command Program.
* Deputy City Manager - Johnny Mays
Mays is coming to Brookings from Columbia, MO, where he has worked as Director of Facilit...
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