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Greetings Friends and Neighbors,
The Paradise Valley Town Council is pleased to announce that, after a nationwide search, it is conducting interviews with candidates that have been identified for the Town Manager position. The Town contracted with a specialized executive search firm, CPS HR Consulting, and has been engaged in comprehensive recruitment efforts since July, which has included a national outreach process resulting in 65 applications for the position. A competitive pool of candidates is now taking part in a series of interviews as well as reference and background checks.
The three candidates who will participate in interviews with Town officials this week are:
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Matthew LeCerf, who served as Town Manager of Frederick, CO with prior positions in Maryville, MO and Kingsland, GA. He holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Valdosta State University.
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Gary Neiss, who serves as Town Administrator of Carefree, AZ with prior positions in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds a Master of Environmental Planning degree from Arizona State University.
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Mark Perkins, who serves as City Administrator of Creve Coeur, MO with prior positions in Blue Springs, MO and
Roselle, IL. He holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Kansas.
The Town Council advertised that we are seeking a committed, highly professional, and highly competent individual who has a positive record of achievement and who exhibits a history of both integrity and building constructive, positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
I am pleased with the quality of candidates that we have reviewed thus far, and as always invite you to share any feedback on our search for a new Town Manager with me directly and/or with Vice Mayor/Mayor-Elect Jerry Bien-Willner who has been the point person for the Town Council on this successful process to date.
Yours in service,
Michael Collins
Mayor, Town of Paradise Valley
The Best Small Town in America
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