DAYTON DAILY NEWS                   Copyright (c) 1995, Dayton Newspapers Inc.DATE: Thursday, December 14, 1995            TAG: 9512140091EDITION: CITY           SECTION: NEWS        PAGE: 7A SOURCE: By Derek Ali DAYTON DAILY NEWS                        CUSTOMER SERVICE TO BE FOCUS   Maureen Pero was appointed director of Dayton's department of economic development in 1993, and city and business leaders said her creativity, flexibility and outstanding customer service won their respect.   That respect helped her reach a higher level Wednesday when the Dayton CityCommission named her interim city manager.   Pero will manage 2,500 employees and navigate a $151.7 million general fundbudget while a national search is conducted to replace Bill Estabrook, who wasfired by 4-1 vote of the City Commission on Wednesday.   Pero, who began her career with the city 11 years ago in the Law Department, said she plans to use the skills acquired along the way to performher new duties.   She started as an assistant city attorney, was promoted to chief general counsel and served as general counsel in the city manager's office until 1989.She then moved to the economic development department.   ``I am committed to customer service. That will be the No. 1 criteria for job performance - how well we meet the needs of our citizens and customers,'' she said. ``As the interim city manager, I am committed to moving the organization forward in 1996.''================================================================================ 11 of 11, 1 Terms                                                              Transfer complete. Press [RETURN] to return to Menu: