Bianchi Names Pittsfield Community Development Director
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| Douglas Clark |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Douglas C. Clark will begin work as community development director next week.
Mayor Daniel L. Bianchi hired Clark last week and, although not required, he will present the appointment to City Council at its May 14 meeting.
The position has been unfilled since the departure of Deanna L. Ruffer, who left for a similar position in Chatham last September. The post pays $73,000 a year.
Clark is a licensed professional engineer in Massachusetts and New York and a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, accredited professional.
He and his wife, Ann L. Clark, founded Clark Engineering & Surveying, P.C. in New Lebanon, N.Y., in 1986. Ann Clark, also a professional engineer, will continue the firm as president.
Douglas Clark has worked with municipalities for more than 35 years with infrastructure projects, planning and financing, including the preparation of grant and subsidized loan applications. He currently serves as deputy supervisor for the town of New Lebanon, where he has been instrumental in a number of townwide initiatives, and as an elected member of the Town Board.
Clark reportedly approached City Hall after two other applicants for the post fell through; the assistant director, Bonnie Galant, did not apply.
Asked why the shift in career, Mr. Clark said he felt the time was right for this new challenge and opportunity to put his master of science degree from Rensselaer (N.Y.) Polytechnic Institute in ecological economics, values and policy to work. He also holds a bachelor of science degree in civil and environmental engineering from Clarkson University.
Clark said he has been impressed with the progress Pittsfield has made in the last several years and is excited about the opportunity to use his experience and skill set to help continue these efforts.
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