Diane Carlson, Acting City Manager
(dcarlson@bellevuewa.gov, 425-452-4616)
In addition to having considerable experience in public administration and government relations, both with King County and in an earlier stint with the City of Bellevue, Diane is a long-time Bellevue resident.
- Experience: Deputy City Manager (2022-present); Capital Division Director, King County Metro (2018-2022); Director of Regional Initiatives, King County (2011-2018); Director of Intergovernmental Relations, City of Bellevue (2000-2011).
- Education: Master of Public Administration, The Evergreen State College; Bachelor of arts cum laude, business/finance (Honors Program), Washington State University
Nathan McCommon, Deputy City Manager
(nmccommon@bellevuewa.gov, 425-452-4194)
Nathan brings to Bellevue a strong background in city management education and experience, regional collaboration and partnership, along with significant operations expertise. In fact, prior to completing graduate studies, he served as a traffic signal technician, parks maintenance worker and even garbage collector.
- Experience: Deputy City Manager (2016-present); City Manager, Tonganoxie, Kansas (2012-2016); Senior Management Analyst, Kansas City, Missouri (2011-2012); Convention and Entertainment Facilities Business Manager, Kansas City, Missouri (2006-2011).
- Education: Master of arts in Public Administration; Bachelor of arts in Spanish literature, both from the University of Kansas.
Joseph Todd, Deputy City Manager
(jtodd@bellevuewa.gov, 425-452-4113)
Joe has a wide breadth of public- and private-sector experience as a corporate strategist and technology executive, having had lead roles with Boeing and payment tech firm Marqeta as well as King County and the City of Tukwila. Committed to equity and inclusion, Joe represents south King County on the Washington State Commission on African American Affairs.
- Experience: Deputy City Manager (2023-present); Senior Director, Marqeta (2022-2023); Deputy Chief Technology Officer, King County (2020-2022); Chief Information Officer, City of Tukwila (2016-2020); Multiple positions, Boeing (2003-2015).
- Education: Bachelor of science (business administration), Troy University
Genesee Adkins, Deputy City Manager
(gadkins@bellevuewa.gov, 425-452-7849)
Genesee aligns our intergovernmental relations and communications. For two decades, she has built effective coalitions across all levels of government, including local, county, regional and federal, finding strategic solutions to a variety of policy and funding challenges.
- Experience: Deputy City Manager (2024-present), Chief of External Affairs (2022-2024); Senior Planning Director, WSP USA (2021-2022); Director of Infrastructure Initiatives and External Affairs, HDR (2019-2021); Chief of Staff, City of Seattle Transportation Department (2016-2019); Director of State Relations, University of Washington (2014-2016).
- Education: Bachelor of arts (economics and political science), University of Rochester.
Bianca Siegl, Assistant Director Citywide Projects and Programs
(bsiegl@bellevuewa.gov, 425-452-4382)
Bianca focuses on coordination and implementation of interdepartmental efforts, including homelessness outreach and regional response and City Council priorities. She brings a strong background in policy and program development, as well as community engagement.
- Experience: Deputy Director, Advance Planning, Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning (2019-2021); Senior Planner/Manager, Long Range and Mobility Planning Division, City of West Hollywood, California (2007-2021);
- Education: Master's degree in Architecture, University of California Los Angeles; Bachelor of arts (growth and structure of cities), Bryn Mawr College.
Linda Whitehead, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer
(lwhitehead@bellevuewa.gov, 425-452-7886)
Linda leads the city's efforts to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion for the people the city serves, as well as city staff. Linda also serves as the city’s LGBTQ+ liaison to the City Manager.
- Experience: Senior Consultant, Education Innovation Partners (2011-2021);
- Education: Doctor of education, Seattle University; Master of arts (educational leadership and administration), Rutgers University.
Michelle DeGrand, Chief Communications Officer
(mdegrand@bellevuewa.gov, 425-452-4346)
Michelle, also an assistant director in the City Manager's Office, manages the city's internal and external communications, working closely with the city’s various departments to communicate with residents on key initiatives, happenings and city council matters. Details are available at Communications.
- Experience: Chief Communications Officer (2023-present); Deputy Communications Officer (2019-2023); Corporate communications, Esterline Technologies Corp., Bellevue (2009-2019); Sales/Marketing Coordinator, Magna Drive Corp., Bellevue (2008-2009); General Assignment/Outdoor TV Reporter, KBCI-TV, Boise, Idaho (2005-2007).
- Education: Bachelor of arts in communications, University of Wisconsin-Platteville