Bellflower : Deputy Administrator to Take Job in Rolling Hills

Bellflower Deputy City Administrator Craig R. Nealis has announced he is leaving to become city manager of Rolling Hills.

Nealis, 31, who was hired as an administrative assistant in Bellflower in March, 1984, quickly rose through the ranks to become deputy administrator in charge of parks and recreation, public safety, transportation, community services and risk management.

Bellflower City Administrator Jack Simpson called Nealis a “credit to his craft.”

Nealis’ final day with Bellflower will be Friday. He will begin his new duties in Rolling Hills on Monday.

“Bellflower was a wonderful place to work,” Nealis said. “It is a friendly community, with an outstanding and friendly staff and I truly enjoyed an opportunity to work here.”