We meet from 9:00a-11:30a every Saturday at
the Community Presbyterian Church, 222 W. El Pintado, Danville, CA.

Our Organization

The organization chart for Job Connections.

The Leadership Team provides guidance to the volunteer teams that make Job Connections run smoothly. The leadership team coordinates the work of these teams and communicates with our sponsor, Danville's Community Presbyterian Church.

Support Teams include: A/V, Coffee, Internet/Web, Membership, Newcomer Orientation, Guest Speakers & Administration and Volunteer & Special Needs.

Career Transition Process

We use a Five Step Approach to help manage job search and/or career transition. Our objective is to help you understand at least one of these phases at every meeting.

Phase 1 - Career Self Assessment: This includes: managing the transition, self assessment techniques, maintaining a positive attitude, managing the home front.
Phase 2 - Determining Best Career Options: During this phase, you research market segments and career categories, develop a list of career choices, and select your best career options.
Phase 3 - Detailed Planning: In this phase, you learn successful methods for winning jobs, build a list of contacts and references, develop a "job kit" for a specific job, and develop a marketing plan.
Phase 4 - Job Search: This phase includes searching for the job, winning an interview appointment, interviewing and being selected, and negotiating a compensation package.
Phase 5 - Excelling at Your Job: Performing your job with dedication and a positive attitude, accountability to Job Connections, being Christ's agent in the workplace.

Leadership Team

Dean Tracy

Dean is a Professional Recruiter, Public Speaker and Career Coach based in Northern California. He has authored numerous articles and founded several career management organizations.

In 2002, Dean redefined the Job Connections Outreach Program at Community Presbyterian Church in Danville. Under Dean's leadership, with more than 3,400 participants and approximately 65 volunteers, this program has grown to become one of the largest and most reputable professional groups in the Northern California. In 2009, Dean and his Leadership Team were recognized by the Town of Danville with an Award of Merit for the great contribution that this program has had on the local community.

Dean's personality and enthusiasm have inspired hundreds in the midst of their career transitions.

A “Great Nephew” to the late actor, Spencer Tracy, Dean resides in San Ramon, CA and celebrates 29 years of marriage to his wife, Denise. They have four grown children and 2 grandchildren.

Doug Neeper

Doug Neeper photo

Doug manages budgeting and forecasting for Solar Millennium LLC. He also managed the FP&A processes at NextG Networks and Calpine Corporation. He managed the Business Case Process at SBC.

Doug is adept at implementing systems & processes and has developed Excel financial models for NextG, Pillar Data, Rosum and SPL.

Bruce Cassell

Bruce Cassell photo

Bruce recently started a new career as a Mortgage Loan Advisor. His previous positions include: 10 years as a CPA with PricewaterhouseCoopers; 30 years as a CFO, along with serving as a board member and conducting strategic planning sessions for various organizations.

His professional background has equipped him to properly understand the financial challenges for job seekers in career transition.

Bruce has lived in Danville for the past 39 years. He and his wife, Alexis, have three grown sons and two grandchildren. Activities include golf, traveling and volunteer work.