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June 14, 2019
Ms. Alicia Ochoa-Jones
Purchasing and Contracts Manager
Merced County Association of Governments
369 West 18th Street
Merced, CA 95340

Dear Ms. Ochoa-Jones:

Thank you for the opportunity to respond to your request to provide you with a detailed scope of work for Executive
Recruitment for the position of Regional Waste Authority Director, for the Merced County Association of Governments
(“Authority”). We are most interested in assisting the Authority with the effort for this critical position, which occupies a
key leadership position. We are committed to providing exceptional service and placements of the highest quality.

We have successfully placed numerous executives and managers with cities, counties, public agencies, JPAs, and non-profit
organizations throughout our 35-year history. To accomplish this, we develop customized recruitment projects around the
unique requirements of each position.

We have made a positive difference for many public agencies and their respective workplaces throughout California, and
have forged strong, authentic relationships with the individuals affected, including staff and executives alike. To increase
awareness of this opportunity, we will tactfully reach into our internal network, with a focus on prospects relevant to the
Regional Waste Authority Director position.

K&A Recruiting is brightening the California market with a focus on innovation and a more diverse candidate pool, integrat-
ing our modern recruiting philosophy with traditional public-sector values. Through investing in technology, we increase
collaboration and transparency, giving your team greater peace of mind when deciding whom to hire. Contemporary tools
such as AI sourcing and applicant tracking software give our recruiters an expanded view of the position and provides a
platform for stronger, more diverse candidate recommendations than before.

Our 35-year-old understanding of public sector dynamics and culture ensures that we stay true to our roots and to familiar
public sector processes, which creates a highly effective balance when combined with our modern approach.

As Chief Executive Officer of the firm, I would be Co-Project Director for the recruitment together with our Recruitment
Manager, Richard O’Donnell, and our team of seasoned recruiters. You can reach me at (510) 658-5633, and my email
address is gkrammer@koffassociates.com. Richard’s email is rodonnell@koffassociates.com, and he can be reached at the
same telephone number here in Berkeley. Our fax number is (510) 652-5633.
Please call or email if we can provide any additional information.

We look forward to the opportunity to provide professional services to the Merced County Association of Governments.

Sincerely,

Georg S. Krammer
Chief Executive Officer