By Justin Mathews | Pinal Post
Town council to interview candidates for town manager, finance director, and town clerk positions on October 22
San Tan Valley’s recruitment process for key municipal positions moved forward on October 15, 2025, as town attorney Allen Quist updated the council on Interim Public Management’s (IPM) progress in screening candidates. The update comes two weeks after the council voted 5-2 on October 1 to engage IPM for a 30-day exclusive search for a town manager, finance director, and town clerk—three critical roles needed to establish Arizona’s newest municipality before its July 1, 2026 independence deadline.
IPM Search Progresses with Multiple Candidates Identified
At the October 15 council meeting, Quist reported that he had reached out to IPM owner Tim Pickering, who provided written updates. According to Quist, Pickering indicated that IPM is actively screening candidates for all three positions and securing commitments. Quist told the council that IPM has identified interested candidates for all three positions and will submit resumes to the town attorney’s office once final commitments are secured.
