Department of the City Manager
Robert (Sherman) Yehl, City Manager
Mr. Yehl is a graduate of the American University (Washington, DC) with a Masters in Public Administration (1978) and
Indiana University Bachelor of Arts degree (1976). Previously Mr. Yehl served as General Manager of The Woodlands Community
Service Corporation (The Woodlands, Texas); City Manager for the City of West University Place (Texas) and Assistant City
Manager for Des Moines (Iowa). He is a member of the International City/County Management Association. He owns two rescued
beagles, The Shadow and Margot. Mr. Yehl has been City Manager since October 10, 2005.
Kristi Aday, Deputy City Manager
Kristi Aday is a graduate of Texas Tech University, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Masters
Degree in Public Administration. Prior to her appointment as Deputy City Manager, she was employed by The Woodlands
Community Service Corporation in The Woodlands, Texas serving in the positions of Management Analyst, Deputy Fire
Chief and most recently as the Director of Community Services. She also served as a Management Assistant in the
City Manager's Office of the City of Dallas, Texas. Ms Aday is a member of the International City-County Management
Association and volunteers with the American Heart Association.
Bob Tunis, Economic Development Director
Mr. Tunis is a graduate of McGill University in Montreal. He has served as an Economic Development executive for the
Province of Alberta, Canada; Lincoln County, Montana and the City of North Port, Florida. He is a member if the International
Economic Development Council and the Florida Economic Development Council. He has been Economic Development Director since 2006.
Mission Statement
To provide the citizens of Sanford with efficient and effective services that meet their needs and to deliver them in
a friendly and courteous manner. To manage and direct all activities of City government in a manner consistent with the
City Charter, Code of Ordinances, and as directed by the Board of Commissioners.
Current Services and Projects
- Annual Budget
- Strategic Planning
- New Program Development
- Agendas and Quarterly Performance Reporting
- Citizen Reports
- Department Business Plans and Reengineering
- Citizen Complaint and Tracking
- Legislative Initiatives
- Liaison to Other Agencies
- Property Management
- Interlocal Agreements
- Corporate Awards
- Economic Development
- Agencies and Community Organizations Funding
- Downtown and Towne Center CRA
- U.S. 17-92 CRA
- Management Studies *
- Economic Development *
- Public Information Pieces *
- Lobbying *
- Image Campaign *
- EDC, Chamber of Commerce, MainStreet *
* Contracted Services