Bobbi C. McKenney

About Bobbi C. McKenney

Bobbi Peckham is a leading West Coast local government recruiters with over 30 years of experience in local government and executive recruitment. Bobbi began her career in the public sector in Naperville, Illinois, where she became familiar with all aspects of local government. Bobbi was then recruited to join the Executive Search practice of a leading California recruitment firm. Later, she became Regional Director what became the largest recruitment practice serving local government in the country. In 2001, Bobbi was invited to implement a public sector search practice for a Sacramento-based, private sector firm. With its significant success and her outstanding track record on local government placements, she chose to form her own search firm in partnership with Phil McKenney in 2004. Bobbi Peckham has personally conducted nearly national searches throughout the Western United States. She has extensive experience working with City Councils, Executive Boards, and local government administrators, listening to and understanding their needs in executive level placements. Ms. Peckham received a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Behavior from the University of San Francisco. Bobbi Peckham has provided numerous workshops and training sessions in Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington to up-and-comers, mid-career professionals, and executives on resume and interview preparation and general career guidance. She also actively supports ICMA’s League of Women in Government, Women Leading Government, and the annual Women’s Leadership Summits in California and Colorado. In addition, her firm serves as the Administrator for the Credentialed Government Leader program for the Municipal Management Associations of Northern & Southern California. Specialties: Local government executive search.

Experience

1. Co-founder

   Peckham & Mckenney

   Jun 2004 — Present · CA

   Peckham & McKenney provides Executive Search services to local government agencies throughout the Western United States and is headquartered in Roseville, California. The firm was established as a partnership in June 2004 and incorporated in 2014 by Bobbi Peckham and Phil McKenney, who serve as the firm’s Recruiters and bring over 60 years’ combined experience in local government and executive search. Ms. Peckham serves as the firm’s President and majority owner. Phil McKenney serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Secretary/Treasurer. Either of the firm’s principals may be reached toll free at (86••••••19.Most importantly, we are not a “recruitment mill.” Peckham & McKenney was established on the premise that an executive search and consulting firm must be dedicated to providing its clients and candidates with professional service, as well as a personal, hands-on approach. Our business philosophy centers upon the understanding that this is a “people” related industry and that attention to others’ needs is the key to providing effective customer service. Not only are we committed to providing our clients with well-qualified candidates, but we also take pride in treating both our clients and candidates with utmost respect. This commitment has lead to multi-year retainer agreements with a number of agencies, as well as numerous client and candidate testimonials to their experiences with us. We invite you to visit our web site at

Education

• University of San Francisco

  Bachelor of Science