The Paradise Valley Town Council has announced 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.
Three candidates participating in interviews with Town officials recently are:
– 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.
– 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.
– 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 it was 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.
