Armenian-American civil engineer named Glendale City Manager

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Glendale City Council has appointed Armenian-American civil engineer Roubik Golanian as Glendale City Manager, according to a statement posted on the city's official website.

Having started his career with the City of Glendale in September 2000, Golanian has served in several progressively responsible positions, including Senior Civil Engineer, City Engineer, Deputy Director of Public Works, Director of Public Works, and Assistant City Manager. Prior to his appointment, Roubik has served as Glendale’s Interim City Manager since October 2020

In his capacity as Glendale’s Assistant City Manager, Golanian performed as the City’s Chief Operating Officer, overseeing over 1,500 employees across 15 different departments. Additionally, he has been responsible for City-wide budget oversight, the Capital Improvement Program, labor and employee relations, and policy management. Since assuming the City’s Interim City Manager’s role, Golanian has been instrumental in managing the ever-changing dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic, both within the organization and throughout the community.

Prior to joining the City of Glendale, Roubik served in the private sector as a Senior Project Manager for a consulting firm. He held additional positions in the public sector, having worked for the County of Fresno and the Cities of Ceres and Torrance. Roubik holds a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Civil Engineering and a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership. Additionally, he is registered in the State of California as a Professional Civil Engineer.