Robert Phipps

Robert Phipps has extensive experience in transportation planning and public administration, currently serving as the Interim Executive Director and previously as Deputy Executive Director at the Fresno Council of Governments since July 2017. Prior experience includes a role as Director of Administrative Services at the Kern Council of Governments from October 2000 to July 2017 and as an Adjunct Professor at California State University, Bakersfield, teaching Human Resources Management and public policy development between September 2014 and May 2017. Robert's career began as a Copy/Page Editor at the Bakersfield Californian from 1995 to 2002. Academic qualifications include a Master of Public Administration from California State University, Bakersfield, a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from California State University, Fresno, and an Associate's Degree in Journalism from Bakersfield College.