Executive Board

PRESIDENT

Jessica Binnquist
City of Alhambra

Jessica Binnquist entered public service in 1996 as a Clerk for the City of San Marino, and worked in various capacities in almost all of San Marino’s Departments; Planning and Building, Finance, Library, Community Services, Public Works, and Administration until joining the City of Alhambra in 2009. In Alhambra, she has held the titles of Assistant to the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Interim City Manager, and currently City Manager. She manages the day-to-day operations of the City, and ensures the policy of the City Council is carried out to enhance the quality of life for the community. Jessica has overseen grant programs, coordinated complex regional efforts, and has assisted with a multitude of major capital projects, but her favorite accomplishment is the creation of the HOME Team, Alhambra’s Homeless Outreach Program.

She is a member of the International City/County Management Association, California City Management Foundation, Municipal Management Association of Southern California, Women Leading Government, and the Vice Chair of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments City Managers Technical Advisory Committee.

Jessica graduated with honors from Azusa Pacific University with a degree in Organizational Leadership, and from California State University, Long Beach with a Master’s in Public Administration.

VICE PRESIDENT

Adam M. Raymond
City of Glendora

Adam Raymond is a seasoned municipal government professional, having served in multiple Southern California cities. Currently, he is the City Manager for the City of Glendora, which is located in the Eastern San Gabriel Valley and has a population of approximately 52,000. Prior to joining the City of Glendora, Adam served as the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer for the City of Riverside, where he oversaw an annual budget of approximately $1.2 billion.

Since joining the City of Glendora in 2018, Adam has led the City through the COVID-19 pandemic, championed a new three-year strategic plan, achieved a AAA General Fund bond rating, adopted its first two-year budget and passed Measure E, a (3/4) cent transaction and use tax.

Adam has led multiple reorganization efforts for cities that streamline operations by centralizing like functions, allowing the staff to be more responsive to community needs and incorporate linkages from strategic plans to adopted budgets.

Adam earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of La Verne and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from California Baptist University.