City of Lakeland
Brian Rewis has extensive work experience in community and economic development. Brian currently holds the position of Director of Community & Economic Development at the City of Lakeland, starting in December 2021. Prior to this role, they served as the Assistant Director of Community & Economic Development at the same organization from December 2018 to December 2021. Brian's earlier roles at the City of Lakeland include Community Improvement Manager from May 2015 to December 2018 and Neighborhood Services Manager from April 2008 to May 2015. Before joining the City of Lakeland, they worked as a Code Enforcement Division Manager at the City of Lake Wales from June 2003 to April 2008. Brian started their career at the City of Lake Wales as a Code Enforcement Supervisor from March 1999 to May 2003.
Brian Rewis completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from Warner University, which took place from 1999 to 2007. Prior to that, they obtained an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Communication, General from Polk State College. In addition to their degrees, Brian also holds various certifications. Brian became a Certified Public Manager from Florida State University in September 2009, acquired expertise in Community Real Estate Development from the University of South Florida in September 2009, and obtained a Code Enforcement Professional certification from the Florida Association of Code Enforcement, Inc. in February 2001.
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City of Lakeland
VISION Lakeland - a vibrant, innovative, culturally inclusive world-class community. MISSION A community working together to achieve an exceptional quality of life. VALUES Social Responsibility - We will enhance the quality of life for all citizens through partnerships and programs that embrace cultural diversity, safety and community involvement. Leadership - We will lead by example, learn from the past, provide direction for the present, and plan for the future. Integrity - We will conduct ourselves in an honest and ethical manner to earn the trust of employees and citizens. Commitment to Excellence - We will achieve measurable success and continuous improvement through investment of resources, a focus on efficiency and accountability, and high expectations for quality. Empowered Workforce - We will cultivate a work environment which offers the employee the authority to act through supportive leadership, mutual respect, trust, personal responsibility and open communications. Diversity - We will utilize our ethnic, cultural, gender, and experiential differences to encourage participation, opportunity, equality, respect,and responsiveness to our community. GOALS Economic Opportunity Goal: Create and encourage inclusive, lasting environments that grow, attract and retain a creative, talented, educated and technically qualified workforce. Communication Goal: Develop an informed and engaged community. Fiscal Management Goal: Develop and effectively manage financial resources. Growth Management Goal: Ensure planning and infrastructure results in quality development and safe, attractive neighborhoods. Quality of Life Goal: Provide quality public spaces; deliver superior municipal services, and support arts, education, recreation and wellness. Governance Goal: Provide for responsive and responsible governmental service.