Phil Gonshak, a proven leader, served as a Chief of Police for the Seal Beach (California) Police Department, County Manager for Summit County, Colorado, and Director of Strategic Initiatives for the City of Denver Police Department.
With a 25-year record of achievement in developing and directing strategic change through regional initiatives, programs and resource allocations for Arizona, California and Colorado government agencies, Chief Gonshak (ret.) is now the Director of Strategic Initiatives for Skydio, an American manufacturing Drone as First Responder company out of San Mateo, California.
Known for ethical and respectful leadership, with expertise in managing cross-functional departments, daily operations and major projects in collaboration with governments and organizations to meet and exceed missions, values, and goals, Chief Gonshak continues to push for transparent and ethical AI innovation in municipal, county, state and federal governments.
He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, a POST Executive Management Certificate, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, all from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). Further, Chief Gonshak is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School’s Senior Executives in State and Local Government, the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute’s Class #384, the Los Angeles Police Department’s West Point Leadership Program, the California POST’s Executive Development Course, and the FBI National Academy’s Class #260.
Lastly, he serves as an Adjunct Professor for both the Graduate Center of Public Policy and Administration (GCPPA) at California State University of Long Beach, and the Administration of Justice College at Long Beach City College (LBCC).
Want more information? Feel free to contact him at Phil.Gonshak@Skydio.com.
