Gary was hired by the city in 1980. As human resources director, he is responsible for employee recruitment and selection; position compensation and classification; benefits for employees and retirees; labor relations and negotiations; employee development; equal employment opportunity; and city risk management and general liability functions.
He holds a bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University, and a master's and Ph.D., both in industrial/organizational psychology, from the University of South Florida.
He is active with the American Psychological Association, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, the Florida Public Personnel Association, the International Personnel Management Association and the Florida Public Employer Labor Relations Association.
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Gary G. Cornwell