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25 replacing 13.6 miles of sewer systems, and development of storm water and facilities master plans. Yeong also oversaw capital initiatives and the development of a maintenance capital program for Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). In Pleasanton since March 2024, Yeong leads the City’s Public Works Department where she oversees all operations and maintenance, utilities and environmental services, and engineering activities. Upcoming projects include completion of water, sewer and storm system master plans, development of an Asset Management Plan, and design and construction of new wells to address PFAS, along with capital projects that advance the City’s strategic ONE Pleasanton and Climate Action plans. Yeong has a bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering and Management and a master’s degree in Civil Engineering and Construction Management from Iowa State University. Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer – Adam Nelkie. Adam has worked for the City for 14 years and was appointed Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer in July 2023 and previously served as the Director of Engineering and Acting City Engineer since 2021. Prior to that, he was the Senior Civil Engineer overseeing the Capital Improvement program. Prior to joining the City of Pleasanton, Adam has spent 11 years in the private sector for industry leading civil engineering firms working on various projects ranging from freeway and bridge design to wastewater treatment facilities. Adam holds a bachelor of science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan and is a registered Professional Engineering in Michigan, California and Qualified SWPPP Developer, and actively involved in APWA and South Bay Engineers Club. Assistant Director of Public Works– Tamara Baptista. Tamara has worked for the City for six years. She was hired in April 2018 as a Revenue Manager for the Operations Services Department (now the Public Works Department), then was reclassified to Deputy Director of Business Services in January 2020. Tamara was then selected as the Interim Director of Operations Services in July 2022. Then in July 2023, Tamara was the Assistant Director of Public Works – Operations and Maintenance. Tamara has over 30 years of experience in local government. Prior to joining the City, Tamara worked for the Zone 7 Water Agency as a Financial Services Manager, and she also worked for Cal State East Bay and the City of Newark. Tamara holds a master’s degree in Public Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Management. Tamara completed the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Kenan-Flager Business School Water and Wastewater Leadership Center Program. Director of Finance – Susan Hsieh. Susan was appointed to Director of Finance in August 2022. Susan is committed to leading the Finance Department in support of the City organization and focusing on the priorities of the City Council, which includes maintaining fiscal responsibility. Susan has over 20 years of both private and public sector experience. Prior to joining the City of Pleasanton, she served as the Finance Director for the cities of San Leandro and Emeryville, during which she oversaw all aspects of the cities’ financial functions, as well as in the Assistant Finance Director and other lead roles for two other agencies in the Bay Area. Before transitioning to the public sector, Susan worked for a large national public accounting firm leading audit engagements and conducting financial statement audits.