Deputy City Manager Dale Pazdra

Dale Pazdra

Dale Pazdra is the Deputy City Manager responsible for the following departments: Human Resources, Financial Services, Office of the City Clerk, and Parks and Recreation. Pazdra joined the city’s management team in 2006, was promoted to Director of Human Resources in 2011, accepted an expanded role as Assistant City Manager in 2021 and was promoted to Deputy City Manager in May of 2022.

Originally from the Chicago land area, Pazdra relocated to Florida in 1992. Prior to joining the city, he worked in the private sector for more than 15 years. He has extensive knowledge and experience in all facets of Human Resources operations with an emphasis on leadership, strategic planning, and organization development.  He has successfully led multiple cross-functional teams and quality initiatives to improve the delivery of HR services.  During his career, he has established best practices for employee engagement and retention.

Pazdra has a heart for service and demonstrates his commitment to our community and his profession by serving on multiple boards and committees.  In 2013 he was appointed trustee for the Firefighters’ Pension Board and previously served as trustee for the General Employee Pension Board.  He is long time member of the City’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and the Florida Institute of Government (FIOG) Advisory Board.  He also serves on the School of Public Administration Advisory Board for Florida Atlantic University, Barry University and Nova Southeastern University.  Additionally, he previously volunteered with the local chapter of the Public Sector Human Resource Association (PSHRA), serving on the executive leadership board as Secretary, Treasurer and President.  

On a part-time basis Pazdra has served as an adjunct professor at Barry University promoting careers in public service by teaching a variety of undergraduate courses in Public Administration and Human Resources. 

Pazdra graduated from Barry University with a Master of Public Administration degree (MPA) in 2010 and Elmhurst University with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in business management in 1990.

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