(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The city announced on Friday, June 14 that it has selected new leaders for its Human Resources and Public Works Departments.
Myra Romero has been selected as the city’s Chief Human Resources and Risk Officer while Rich Mulledy has been selected as the Public Works Director. Mulledy’s selection is still pending city council confirmation.
Romero has been serving as acting Human Resources and Risk Office since Nov. 2023. She has over 24 years of experience with the city, including 12 years with the Human Resources (HR) department.
“Myra brings to this position invaluable experience, understanding of the inner workings of our organization, and great leadership,” said Mayor Mobolade. “Our people are our most important resource, and I’m excited Myra will continue to lead our efforts to serve and develop our team members.”
Romero has served as a risk division manager, manager of organizational development, recruiting, equity, diversity, and inclusion; HR business partner; HR solutions center supervisor, and a senior benefits analyst. In her new position, Romero is responsible for leading the HR department, including employment services, risk management, and the office of accessibility.
Mulledy has served the city as Deputy Public Works Director since April 2024, overseeing the planning, construction, maintenance, operation, and management of the city’s stormwater infrastructure, natural channel corridors, and stormwater conveyance system as well as leading the City’s Parking Enterprise. Prior to that, he was the city’s stormwater enterprise manager since 2016.
“Rich was a key player in establishing the City’s Stormwater Enterprise, providing his expertise to help settle legal disputes around stormwater, and reforming our stormwater program,” said Mayor Mobolade. “With his ability to lead people and develop relationships to work through difficult issues, I’m confident his leadership will shine overseeing all of our Public Works team.”
He’s also served as a civil drainage engineer for the City of Pueblo. Mulledy will succeed the City’s previous Public Works Director, Travis Easton, who was promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff over infrastructure and development in July 2023.
