Marsha is passionate about local government and the role that local government plays in every community. As she says, It is hard to believe that one organization can do everything for a community from building infrastructure, maintaining public safety, providing recreational opportunities and much, much more! Having capped her 38-year career serving as the City Manager for the City of Chandler, Arizona, Marsha has firsthand experience with the demands and challenges of public service, and now uses the passion that drew her to this calling to continue supporting local governments in her role as Sr. Vice President for SGR's Executive Recruitment.

Marsha is a two-time graduate of Texas Tech University, having earned her BS Degree in Civil Engineering and her Masters in Public Administration. She is a frequent presenter at her Alma Mater, speaking to engineering students to help them to understand the benefits and rewards of choosing a career that supports local government infrastructure. As an award-winning and licensed engineer, she knows this firsthand.

Marsha has won several awards in her career including the Top 3 Public Works Leader of the Year Award by the Texas Chapter of the American Public Works Association and Engineer of the Year by the South Plains Chapter of Texas Society of Professional Engineers. She has served in several leadership positions including President of the Texas Chapter of APWA and the President of the South Plains Chapter of TSPE. She also served on the Texas Municipal League Board of Directors.

Marsha and her Husband, Brad- also retired with 29 years of public service- especially enjoy time at their cabin and traveling. They have four children and six grandchildren. Their oldest, Ben, is a firefighter, and their sons-in-law are also public servants (one as a firefighter and one as a deputy sheriff). Their youngest, Mackenzie, just started her second year of college. Marsha continues to remain connected to her local community by volunteering on Church mission trips and with several non-profit organizations.