City Manager Jim Hardy is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Toler as Foster City’s new Assistant City Manager effective January 1, 2012, following the retirement of Assistant City Manager Kristi Chappelle.

The Assistant City Manager is a key position in the City organization providing oversight and support Citywide through managing complex special projects, participating in negotiations, serving as Public Information Officer and Risk Manager and acting as the City Manager in the absence of the City Manager.

Toler has been employed by the City of Foster City since 1997, serving as Administrative Services Director from 1997 through 2009 and as Finance Director since January 2010. “Steve has proven himself to be a valuable member of the Foster City team and is well regarded within the organization, amongst his professional peers and within the community. I know that he will do an outstanding job in this new role as Assistant City Manager,” said City Manager Jim Hardy.

Steve came to Foster City with a strong finance background, having worked as a Certified Public Accountant for seven years. As Administrative Services Director he provided direction and oversight to the Information Technology Division, Foster City Television and Foster City’s telecommunications franchise agreements. As Finance Director he has provided exceptional leadership, management and analysis of the City’s financial resources during this turbulent economic time.

“The issues that we face as a community are complex and multi-faceted. I look forward to assisting the City Manager and City Council to collaborate and build consensus with our community and others that have a stake in Foster City as we face the challenges ahead,” reflected Toler.

Steve, his wife and his two teenage sons have called Foster City their home for 19 years. Steve is active at Central Peninsula Church in Foster City and heavily involved with his sons’ local sports programs. Prior to working for the City, Toler served on both the Audit Committee and Information Technology Advisory Committee, groups that advise the City Council on matters relating to their areas of specialized interest. In June 2012, Steve will complete his pursuit of a Masters degree in Public Administration at California State University, East Bay.