The City of Coos Bay staff is here to serve you. Department phone numbers and individual contact information for City staff are listed below.
● Building Codes/Permits (541) 269-8918
● Finance (541) 269-8915
● Public Works & Community Development (541) 269-8918
● Library (541) 269-1101
● Fire Department (541) 269-1191
● Police Department (541) 269-8911 or (541) 269-8913 or (541) 269-8914
● Streets Department (541) 269-8941
● Parks Department (541) 267-5566
● Administration (541) 269-8912
Mark Anderson Fire Chief
Email
541-269-1191
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Fire Department.
Eric Barker Accounting Technician I
Email
541-269-8915
Supports the Finance Department as lead cashier as well as responsible for capital assets for the city.
Kelli Burnette Contracts Administrative Specialist
Email
541-269-1181 x 2207
Performs a variety of technical and non-technical tasks related to the creation and tracking of contract documents as well as processing invoices for contract work. Performs a variety of secretarial tasks related to engineering and operations implementation work. Composes, transcribes, edits, and types correspondence, monthly reports, and special projects; takes minutes at hearings and meetings.
Chris Chapanar Operations Captain
Email
541-269-8911
Oversees the Police Department Operations Division.
Rodger Craddock City Manager
Email
541-269-8912
As the appointed chief executive officer of the city, responsible for implementing and carrying out the directives and policies of the city council, as well as the supervision of the day-to-day operations of all city departments and staff. Also serves as the agency manager for the city’s urban renewal agency.
Tonya Davis Office Manager
Email
541-269-1181 x2219
Supports the Public Works and Community Development Department.
Randy Dixon Operations Administrator
Email
541-269-1181 x 2201
Responsible for administration of the Operations Division within Public Works & Community Development.
Jon Eck Operations Superintendant
Email
541-269-1181 x2241
Supervises Public Works operations.
Debbie Erler Planner 1
Email
541-269-1181 x 2259
Supports Community Development by ensuring compliance with the City's land use policies and ordinances.
Greg Hamblet Engineering Technician
Email
541-269-1181 x 2249
Responsible for assisting with Engineering Services.
Jim Hossley Director
Email
541-269-8918
Director of the Public Works & Community Development Department
Carolyn Johnson Community Development Administrator
Email
541-269-8924
Responsible for administration of land use permitting, long range land use planning and oversight of code enforcement.
Janette Kerbo Resident Project Representative
Email
541-269-1181 x 2206
Resident Project Representative (RPR) during the construction of the City’s wastewater treatment plant.
Bruce Kupersmith Codes Inspector
Email
541-269-8918
Performs plan review for building permits and conducts building construction inspections.
Nate McClintock City Attorney
Email
Provides legal advice and support to City departments, staff and to City Council on a limited and as-needed basis.
Gary McCullough Chief of Police
Email
541-269-8911
Serves as the Chief Administrator of the Police Department and is responsible for policy development, control, supervision, and program implementation of this Department and is accountable for the effective delivery of police services to the community.
Jackie Mickelson Executive Assistant
Email
541-269-8912
Executive Assistant to City Manager.
Rishia Mitchell Contract Administrative Specialist
Email
541-269-1181 x 2224
Assists with contract administration for city projects.
Melissa Olson Deputy Finance Director
Email
541-269-1181 x 2237
Deputy Finance Director
Samantha (Sami) Pierson Library Director
Email
541-269-1101
Responsible for all Library functions and staff.
Nik Rapelje Codes Enforcement Officer
Email
541-269-1181 x2267
Responsible for enforcing the Coos Bay Municipal Code.
Nichole Rutherford Finance Director
Email
541-269-1181 x 2244
The primary function of the Finance Department is to serve the needs of the various city departments. This includes budget information, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cashiering, personnel, city records, and city elections. Nichole over sees all of these functions and supervises all department staff.
Kristin Sandahl Accounting Technician II
Email
541-269-1181 x 2204
Supports the Finance Department and responsible for Accounts Payable and Receivable functions for the city.
Mike Smith Building Codes Administrator
Email
541-269-1181 x 2235
Responsible for administration of the Building Codes Division. Duties include performing plan review for building permits, conducting inspections, posting sub-standard and dangerous structures, and doing business safety inspections.
Jessica Spann Engineering Services Coordinator
Email
541-269-1181 x 2221
Responsible for coordination of day to day activites within Engineering Services.
Steve Werst Codes Inspector 2
Email
541-269-8918
Performs plan review for building permits and conducts building construction inspections.
Meghan Wilson Payroll - Finance Assistant
Email
541-269-1181 x 2246
Supports the Finance Department, specializing in payroll and benefits.
Jennifer Wirsing City Engineer
Email
541-269-1181 x 2247
Responsible for supervision of Engineering Services and Project Administration