Michelle Amberg, Creswell city manager. Erin Tierney/The Chronicle
Publisher’s note: This is the first in an occasional series of articles profiling women leaders.
In an era where accountability and self-awareness often are lacking, spending any time around Michelle Amberg is a refreshing alternative. No excuses. No finger-pointing. No blame. It’s full responsibility, all-out ownership, all the time.
”If you can’t carry the freight,” she said matter-of-factly while sitting in her first-floor City Hall office several…




