Senior Vice President Jeff Tyne joins SGR with over thirty years of experience in local government management. During that time, he cultivated a wealth of expertise across various facets of public administration. His extensive background includes specialized knowledge in public budgeting, strategic management, finance, and comprehensive oversight of diverse operations. Jeff served in multiple leadership roles throughout his distinguished career, culminating in a six-year tenure as the City Manager for Peoria, Arizona.

Jeff holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration, both from Arizona State University. He also attended the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program at Harvard University and is an ICMA Credentialed Manager.

Jeff has always enjoyed being active in the local government profession. For a number of years, Jeff served as a Trustee with the Arizona State Retirement System, the largest pension fund in Arizona. Jeff was also on the Board of Directors for the Arizona City/County Management Association, former chair of the Government Finance Officers Association National Committee on Economic Development and Capital Planning, and served as Past President of the Government Finance Officers Association of Arizona.

Throughout his career, Jeff has consistently recognized the vital link between a community’s quality of life and the health of its public organization. He has developed strategic initiatives aimed at fostering stronger connections between his team and the constituents they serve. By aligning elected officials’ priorities, upholding professional standards, facilitating positive public engagement, and encouraging individualized staff growth, Jeff firmly believes that local governments can go to great lengths to build the trust and confidence of their community.