Matthew Iarocci has been the City's Personnel Director since 1978. Prior to coming to New Rochelle, Mr. Iarocci was Assistant to the Personnel Director in White Plains. He has also been adjunct instructor in public management at Fordham University and Baruch College. 

Mr. Iarocci received his Bachelor of Arts from Iona College and his Master's Degree in Public Administration from Baruch College.  His professional leadership positions include National Public Employer Labor Relations Association: Member and Board of Directors - 1998 to present; New York State PELRA: President - 1994, 1993, and 1998; New York State Civil Service Officials Association: President - 1978; American Society for Public Administration, Lower Hudson Valley Chapter: President - 1977