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In an effort to meet the growing leadership and governance needs of CA local governments, ILG has expanded our team to meet local agencies where they are and provide customized trainings and workshops, coaching, and conscious counsel. Meet our team below.

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Jen Cavenaugh

Former Mayor 

Jen Cavenaugh is a leadership coach, facilitator, speaker, and governance consultant who has spent the past several years building a practice at the intersection of local government leadership and human development. She served eight years on the Piedmont City Council, including as Mayor, while simultaneously developing her expertise as a certified coach and facilitator. That combination of civic leadership and professional training shapes everything about how she works.

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Rod Gould

Former City Manager

Rod Gould, ILG Senior Consultant, has 38 years of experience in government service, of which 29 were in city management in California. Rod served as city manager of Santa Monica, Poway, San Rafael, and Monrovia as well as assistant city manager of Walnut Creek. Prior to city management, he served as a senior management consultant for Deloitte, Haskins and Sells in San Francisco and assistant director of operations for the Boston Housing Authority.

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Adèle James

Leadership & Facilitation Expert

Adèle James, M.A., CPC, is a senior training, facilitation, and leadership development consultant with more than 20 years of experience supporting local governments, public agencies, foundations, and nonprofits across California. She is Founder and Principal of Adèle James Consulting Inc., a practice focused on governance and leadership capacity building, community engagement, and organizational effectiveness, with an equity centered and culturally responsive lens.

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Randi Johl

Legislative Director / City Clerk

Randi Johl, JD, CDE is a respected local government executive, governance advisor, facilitator, and educator with more than 20 years of experience helping public agencies strengthen leadership, improve governance, and navigate complex organizational challenges. She has worked extensively with elected officials, executive leadership teams, and community stakeholders throughout California, earning a reputation for bringing clarity, credibility, and practical solutions to high-profile and politically sensitive environments.

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Jennifer King

Former Mayor 

Jennifer King has over 35 years of experience in law, public policy and leadership consulting, and brings her unique perspective about public governance and civic engagement to ILG. She has a wide-ranging public service background that includes serving as the Chair of the Parklands Committee, Planning Commissioner, City Council Member and Mayor in the City of Palos Verdes Estates. On a regional level, she served as the Cal Cities Los Angeles Division President and as a member of the Cal Cities Housing, Community and Economic Development Policy Committee. She was also appointed as an Executive Committee Member of the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority.

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Lesley Milton

Former Clerk & Assistant City Manager

Lesley Milton-Rerig is a local government executive, facilitator, and organizational improvement consultant with nearly 20 years of experience helping public agencies strengthen operations, governance, and organizational effectiveness. Her career has included leadership roles as an Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Assistant Public Works Director, and City Clerk, providing a broad perspective on both executive leadership and the day-to-day realities of municipal operations.

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Chip Rerig

Former City Administrator

Chip Rerig is an experienced municipal executive, governance advisor, facilitator, and executive coach with more than three decades of local government leadership. Throughout his career—including ten years as City Administrator for the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea and leadership roles in city management, public works, and community development—Chip has helped local governments strengthen governance, navigate complex policy issues, and build high-performing organizations.

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Julie Wiley

Attorney & Lecturer

Julie started her legal career as a litigator but has spent the last 27 years as a legal advisor to local and regional government agencies with the goal of preventing matters from escalating to litigation. Her philosophy is that the keys to avoiding many disputes and misunderstandings are training and communication as they lead to better informed decisions based on knowledge of risks and likely outcomes. She offers a deep understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, coupled with a pragmatic approach that enables creative design and use of educational materials that are easily understood and immediately useful.

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