City Manager: Pamela Antil

Jennifer Campbell: Assistant City Manager

Jennifer Campbell has served as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Encinitas since July 2021.  She assists with day-to-day operations of the city, oversight of department heads, communications, legislative programs, and commission support. 

Jennifer has over 27 years in local government experience.  Jennifer joined the City in July 2016 as the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts. Before coming to California, Jennifer spent most of her career in Arizona.  Her career initially was in the field of Parks and Recreation.  Jennifer’s last position in Arizona was as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Glendale.  She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management and a Master’s Degree in Education with and emphasis in Public Administration.  Jennifer is a member of the California City Management Foundation. She is also a member of the International City/County Management Association and sits on the Assistant Chief Administrative Officers Committee.

Roy Sapa'u: Deputy City Manager

Roy Sapa’u has served as the Deputy City Manager for the City of Encinitas since September 2023. Roy assists with day-to-day operations of the city, oversight of department heads, economic development, and mobility. 

Roy has over 23 years of local government experience. Roy joined the City in October 2000 as an intern in the Development Services Department and became the Director of Development Services Department from July 2021 to September 2023. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Analysis and Design with an emphasis in City Planning.  Roy is a member of the International City/County Management Association and California City Management Foundation.

Kerry Kusiak: Director of Development Services

Kerry Kusiak returned to the City in 2023 after previously serving the community from 1999 to 2017 as a planner in various roles from counter service to Principal Planner. In his public service career of more than 25 years, he has also served in the cities of Escondido and La Mesa, where he recently held the position of Director of Community Development for over 5 years. Kerry is a graduate of the UCSD Urban Studies and Planning program and has been a part of the Encinitas community for over 35 years as a resident and husband of an educator in the Encinitas Union School District. Kerry and his wife enjoy walking their dogs on the beautiful trails and sidewalks throughout Encinitas and is a native plant enthusiast in his yard and the natural community.

Jill Bankston, P.E.: Director of Engineering

Jill joined the City in 2019 with 23 years of prior municipal civil engineering experience in public works and capital projects.  Jill previously worked for the County of San Diego and Caltrans and has experience in construction, design, watershed protection and project development.  

Jill leads efforts in the Engineering Department to develop projects that will create a more livable community with enhanced mobility.  Jill values thoughtful input, continuous improvement, and looking for new ways to solve problems.  

Jill holds her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia and is a Registered Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California. She is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, American Public Works Association and National Association of City Transportation Officials.   

Jill enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids at the beach, hiking in our local Open Spaces, and traveling.  

Josh Gordon: Fire Chief

Josh Gordon has over two decades in Public Service in both public and private sectors. He started in the Encinitas Fire Department as a firefighter and has held every rank. He holds a master’s degree from Colorado State University – Global in Organizational Leadership with a specialization in Project Management.  

Josh has deep family ties to the City of Encinitas and values the unique communities within. He is honored to give back to the community that gave him so much. 

Josh believes in building collaborative relationships that help the City of Encinitas and the Fire & Marine Safety Department move forward in an innovative and professional direction to better serve the people within the community.  

Josh is blessed to have a wife and two amazing children that have supported him through the obstacles and celebrations that life brings.  

Kathy Hollywood: City Clerk

Kathy has worked in local government for over 35 years beginning her career with the City of Encinitas soon after the City’s incorporation in 1986.  Since that time, she has also worked for the Cities of Dana Point (City Clerk) and Vista (Assistant City Clerk), but has always returned to the City of Encinitas, most recently in 2011 where she has served as the City Clerk since 2012.  She grew up in Oceanside and has lived in Vista for the past 25 years, where she and her husband raised their two daughters.  She enjoys spending time with family and friends, walking, gardening and reading.  

Sylvester Mabry Jr.: Director of Public Works

Sylvester Mabry Jr. has over 28 years of experience in Public Works in both public and private sectors.  He has worked his entire career in almost every capacity of Public Works.  He has extensive experience in operations, project management, and engineering.  He holds a bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University in Civil Engineering and is a LEED Accredited Professional.  Sylvester values a team approach that capitalizes on strengths.  He believes in open communication and has a collaborative management style.  He is highly dedicated to being responsive and providing continuous quality customer service.  Sylvester enjoys working out at the gym, hiking, and watching sports in his free time.  

Dave Knopp has over 34 years of public service in Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts including the past 9 years for the County of San Diego.  His career includes special event management, environmental stewardship and the creation of a volunteer ranger program.  Dave holds a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State U. in Recreation Management, a Masters degree from California State U. East Bay in Recreation and Tourism Management, and is a Certified Park and Recreation Professional.  He believes that Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts enhance the health and vitality of the community.  In his recreation time Dave enjoys the outdoors, especially the beach, with Anne, his wife of 30 years and their pet corgi, Parks.

Jessica Contreras: IT Director

Jessica’s career expands 29 years in both the public and semiconductor sector traversing the landscape of IT between operations, engineering, cybersecurity, and application development.  She has worked for the City of Encinitas for over a decade implementing technology to improve process efficiencies and online services.  While in the private sector, she led teams of computer scientists and engineers to implement automation for companies such as Cymer and 3M using software, data analytics, and robotics. 

Jessica serves as a mentor for the Municipal Information Systems Association of California and as San Diego Cybersecurity Sector Chief with the Infragard (FBI liaison team).  She has her Masters in Information Systems and Bachelors in Chemical Engineering along with various post-graduate certificates to stay current with technology. 

 Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and friends surfing, reading, volunteering, or in the garden where she and her husband grow tropical fruit.  

Teresa McBroome: Director of Finance

Teresa S. McBroome has served as the Director of Finance/City Treasurer for the City of Encinitas since December 2017.   Teresa is a California Certified Public Accountant with 34 years in the finance and accounting fields.  She began her career with a CPA firm before working in private and began her governmental career over 26 years ago with the San Diego County Water Authority.  She served the City of Del Mar for ten years before coming to the City of Encinitas.  She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from San Diego State University.  Teresa is a member of the International City/County Management Association, Government Finance Officers Association, California Society of Municipal Finance Officers and California Municipal Treasurers Association. 

Jace Schwarm: Director of Administrative Services 

Jace Schwarm started her career with the City of Encinitas in 1992. She has dedicated multiple years of service in preventive measures to protect City-wide assets, employees, and other resources. As director of Administrative Services, Jace coordinates with the City Attorney's office to advise city-wide staff in contracts, claims, and employee relations. Jace Schwarm also oversees the Human Resources department facilitating labor agreements, recruitment, and employee health and welfare. Jace sits on the board of the Local Agency Worker’s Compensation Excess Joint Powers Authority (LAWCX JPA) and represents the San Dieguito Water District as an Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority (ACWA JIPA) director.