Director Alexis Gillam assumes leadership of TS Talent Solutions
Tripepi Smith has announced that Director Alexis Gillam will take over leadership of Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions (TSTS), the firm’s recruitment and organizational development division.
City of Newark selects Alicia Day as new recreation and community services director following TS Talent Solutions executive search
The City of Newark has named Alicia Day as its new Recreation and Community Services Director following an extensive recruitment search conducted by Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions (TSTS).
Tripepi Smith celebrates Director Christine Martin upon retirement
Tripepi Smith is offering a heartfelt thank you and warm send-off to Director Christine Martin, who has announced her retirement from the firm.
TS newsletter – August 2026
News from #TeamTS.
Tripepi Smith expands public engagement expertise with Davenport program
Continuing the team’s professional growth trajectory, Tripepi Smith Business Analysts Cailyn Thompson and Devin Antonio recently completed the Professional Certificate in Public Engagement for Local Government through the Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership at Pepperdine University.
Jessa Laboissonniere promoted to graphic designer
Tripepi Smith is pleased to announce the promotion of Jessa Laboissonniere to graphic designer.
Tripepi Smith is headed to Dublin for the CAPIO Leadership Summit
Tripepi Smith is headed to the 2026 California Public Information Officers (CAPIO) Leadership Summit, taking place September 10–11, in Dublin
Ava Whitehorn promoted to business analyst
Tripepi Smith is pleased to announce the promotion of Ava Whitehorn to business analyst.
Tripepi Smith welcomes Junior Videographer Max Bennett
Tripepi Smith expands its creative team with the addition of Junior Videographer Max Bennett, bringing strong video production and local government experience.
Melanie James completes Coro Southern California Women in Leadership program
Director Melanie James has successfully completed the highly-regarded Coro Southern California Women in Leadership (WIL) program and joins the Coro community as an alumni.
Tripepi Smith to attend the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference
Tripepi Smith is excited to attend this year’s League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference and Expo, September 23–25 in Anaheim.
TS newsletter – July 2026
News from #TeamTS
Tripepi Smith delivers refreshed website and logo for Cities Association of Santa Clara County
Tripepi Smith partnered with the Cities Association of Santa Clara County (CASCC) to develop and launch a redesigned WordPress website and updated logo.
Tripepi Smith partners with Clean Energy Alliance to celebrate five years of sustainable impact
In May 2026, Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) celebrated five years of providing clean, affordable electricity to North San Diego County.
Gillian Magallanes joins team Tripepi Smith as junior business analyst
Tripepi Smith welcomes Junior Business Analyst Gillian Magallanes.
Kristine Pascual joins team TS as junior business analyst
Tripepi Smith welcomes Kristine Pascual as a junior business analyst.
Tripepi Smith to attend the 2026 CCCA Fall Educational Summit
Tripepi Smith President Ryder Todd Smith and Business Analyst Cailyn Thompson are attending this year’s California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Fall Educational Summit in Oceanside from August 28–30.
City of Baldwin Park invests in connectivity with support from Tripepi Smith
In 2023, the City of Baldwin Park partnered with Tripepi Smith to help launch the outreach for Baldwin Park Greenway, an active transportation project that transformed an underutilized corridor along the San Gabriel River into a 2.3-mile protected pathway.



















