Solberg.thomas@yahoo.com

To provide executive level leadership, that has been demonstrated and documented during my 41 year professional career.

Fire Chief - Casper, Wyoming Fire Department - Casper, Wyoming

(2018-01)

Appointed as first outside Fire Chief to establish stability and a strategic approach to service delivery. Casper is an all-hazards department with Wyoming State Regional Response, and Wildland Response.

Fire Chief - Pleasant Hill, Iowa Fire Department - Pleasant Hill, Iowa

(2014-01 - 2018-12)

Appointed as first full-time Fire Chief to establish short and long term strategic plans for the organization.

Director - Montana State University - Montana

(2012-01 - 2013-12)

Served as the Director of Fire Service Training to manage all State Fire Training Programs, Testing and Certifications.

Fire Chief - Peoria, Arizona Fire Department - Peoria, Arizona

(2009-01 - 2012-12)

Appointed as Fire Chief to provide executive leadership and deliver emergency services to 160,000 residents located in the Phoenix Metro Area. Peoria is an all-hazards organization that operates within a 23 city automatic aid system. During my time serving as Fire Chief we were awarded International Fire Service Accreditation in 2010.

Fire Chief - Lee's Summit, Missouri Fire Department - Lee's Summit, Missouri

(2000-01 - 2009-12)

Appointed as Fire Chief with a demonstrated record of progressive and innovative leadership during rapid growth period. Lee's Summit Fire is an all-hazards department with ambulance transport services located in the Kansas City Metro Area.

Assistant Chief, Captain, Paramedic/Firefighter - Unknown Organization

(1978-01 - 2000-12)

Master of Science - Management - Baker University

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration - Baker University

Associate of Arts - Business - Baker University