Dominic Mazza, ICMA-CM, MPA

Personal Quote

"Local government is where citizens can engage their leaders at the most basic level. Public health and safety are fundamental to our quality of life. My 35 years in local government have been the most challenging and rewarding experiences one could have."

Background and Experience

Nick is a Municipal Consultant with The Bonadio Group’ Government, Compliance and Labor team, specializing in financial management, project development, and operational and productivity improvements for counties, cities and other municipalities in New York State.

Prior to joining Bonadio in 2010, Nick served as County Administrator for Livingston County, NY ($145 million operating budget/1100 employees); as Director of Finance and Administration for the City of Cortland NY; and as a Management Policy Specialist for the City of Syracuse, NY.

Nick brings a track record of accomplishment, experience and expertise to Bonadio’s government clients, from capital projects management to economic development, & MORE. He has earned a reputation for his successes in working with all types of stakeholders, from politicians to employees to taxpayers, with an uncanny ability to work at the crossroads of fiscal realities, fiduciary responsibilities, and ever increasing demands on services.

Nick is particularly adept at assessing opportunities, developing strategies and plans, and implementing efforts for inter-governmental relations and cooperation. His coordinative initiatives in areas such as water and sewer operations, worker compensation programs, E-911 dispatching, and departmental consolidations have saved taxpayers countless dollars during the course of his career.

Education

• BS, Business and Public Management, SUNY IT
• MPA, Public Administration, Syracuse University/Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

Licensing & Certifications

• Credentialed Manager, International City/County Management Association

Service Expertise

• General Management And Operations Consulting
• Interim Management  Services
• Operational Effectiveness Consulting
• Staff training and development
• Intergovernmental consolidation and cooperation initiatives
• Financial management and analysis
• Capital and economic development project management

Professional Associations

• International City/County Management Association
• New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal
• New York State Association of County Administrators
• New York State Municipal Management Association

Credits and Achievements

• 2009 Livingston County Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Award
• Named to Governor's Task Force on Retiree Health Insurance - 2008
• Recognized by Governor Paterson for contributions to local arts program
• Distinguished Service Award, Alumni Association, SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome
• Past President:New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal (NYMIR); New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA); New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA)
• Oversaw nearly $100 million in capital improvement projects
• Achieved flat tax rate of over 10 years as County Administrator
• Successfully negotiated a number of shared services agreements resulting in annualized tax savings of over $10 million
• Led efforts that resulted in over $75 million in new economic development activity

On the Personal Side

• Active in development activities for Camp Stella Maris - Youth Summer Camp
• Volunteer Avon Little League Baseball
• Former member St. Agnes Parish Council - Avon, NY
• Former girls softball coach - Honeoye Falls Lima, NY
• Member of SUNY Geneseo Community Advisory Council
• Instructor for 'Newly Elected Officials' - Pellitier Institute for NYS Association of Counties and Cornell University