Chris Constantin

Chris Constantin serves as Town Manager of Los Gatos, California, overseeing eight departments, 153 employees, and a $60 million annual budget. With more than 20 years of executive leadership in local government, he has held senior roles including City Manager of San Dimas, Assistant City Manager of Chico, and Assistant City Auditor of San Diego. Throughout his career, Chris has led efforts to strengthen financial management, rebuild organizational stability, enhance emergency preparedness, and resolve complex policy challenges. His work has been recognized nationally, earning awards from the Association of Local Government Auditors for advancing accountability, efficiency, and performance improvement in government operations.

In addition to his municipal leadership, Chris has served as a Reserve Police Officer for nearly two decades, bringing hands-on expertise in public safety, emergency response, and law enforcement training. He has also contributed to higher education governance as a commissioner with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and as a longtime community college trustee.

Chris holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School, a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from San José State University, and multiple professional certifications, including Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Accredited California Economic Developer (ACE).