Buffy Bullis
Administrative Services Director, City of Monrovia, California
As administrative services director, Buffy Bullis led the City of Monrovia’s finance team through a crisis in 2024, when a failed IT backup resulted in the loss of three and a half years of payroll, utility billing, and financial data. Despite the scale of the disruption, her team ensured employees were paid on time, rebuilt billing systems, and supported customers with flexible repayment options. “Buffy and her finance team, regardless of the circumstance or challenge, approach their work in a way that represents the very best of our municipal organization,” praised Monrovia’s City Manager Dylan Feik. Their resilience, professionalism, and care also earned the team national recognition for their efforts.
Nominated by Dylan Feik, city manager, City of Monrovia, California