Sedona AZ (February 5, 2015) – In October 2014, Sedona City Council hired the recruitment firm of Peckham and McKenney to conduct the search for a new City Manager. Peckham and McKenney received 108 resumes for the position during their national search.
During an executive City Council meeting on January 30, the City Council reviewed the seventeen finalists that were screened by Peckham and McKenney and choose their top candidates. After discussion on each candidate, City Council took action to invite nine applicants to interview in-person for the position of City Manager. By Monday, February 2, Peckham and McKenney reported that seven of the nine candidates had accepted an interview offer.
The comprehensive City Manager interview process will span several days. The interview schedule will include candidates engaging in formal individual interviews with City Council members, personal meetings with City employees, participating in formal interviews with City management, and engaging with the public in a meet and greet evening reception.
The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
- 8:00 a.m.
Candidate Meet & Greet with City employees - 10:00 a.m.
Candidate interviews with City Council conducted in executive session - 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Public Meet & Greet with the candidates in City Council Chambers, public invited
Thursday, March 5, 2015
- 8:00 a.m.
Candidate Meet & Greet with City employees - 9:00 a.m.
Candidate interviews with Department Heads
Continuing interviews with City Council - 4:00 p.m.
City Council and Department Head meeting
Friday, March 6, 2015
- 8:00 a.m.
Possible City Council follow-up interviews with candidates in executive session
The list of final candidates to be interviewed for the City Manager position and a brief biography for each follows:
Chad Adams
Education
- Master of Public Policy – University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
- Bachelor of Arts, History – Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, MN
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science – Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, MN
Work Summary
- 2011 – Present City Manager, City of Albert Lea (Minnesota)
- 2003 – 2011 City Administrator, City of Medina (Minnesota)
- 1999 – 2002 City Administrator, City of Onawa (Iowa)
Justin Clifton
Education
- Master of Arts, Political Science and Public Policy – University of Colorado, Denver, CO
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Philosophy – Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO
Work Summary
- 2012 – Present City Manager, City of Delta (Colorado)
- 2006 – 2011 Town Manager, Town of Bayfield (Colorado)
- January – July 2006 Management Intern, Town of Bayfield (Colorado)
Anthony O’Rourke
Education
- Masters in Urban and Regional Planning – Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science – University of California, Santa Barbara, CA
Work Summary
- 2012 – Present City Manager, City of Yakima (Washington)
- 2010 – 2012 City Manager, City of South Lake Tahoe (California)
- 1996 – 2010 Executive Director, Beaver Creek Resort Company (Colorado)
- 1995 – 1996 Assistant City Manager, City of Tallahassee (Florida)
- 1992 – 1995 City Manager, City of Coral Springs (Florida)
- 1989 – 1992 Assistant City Manager, City of Coral Springs (Florida)
- 1985 – 1989 Assistant to the City Manager, City of Richardson (Texas)
- 1983 – 1985 Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, City of Richardson (Texas)
- 1981 – 1983 Administrative Assistant to the Deputy City Manager and Fire Chief, City of Dallas (Texas)
- 1977 – 1979 Community Development Director, Isla Vista (California)
Dana Reed
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Natural Resources – Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Work Summary
- 2014 – Present Interim Town Manager, Town of Tremont (Maine)
- 1986 – 2014 Town Manager, Town of Bar Harbor (Maine)
- 1980 – 1986 City Manager, City of Vassar (Michigan)
- March – September 1980 Director of Parks & Recreation, City of Vassar (Michigan)
- 1974 – 1980 Director, Sandusky County Park District, Fremont (Ohio)
D. Michael Segrest
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Park Administration – Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Work Summary
- 2011 – Present Local Government Consultant, Snowmass Village (Colorado)
- 2009 – 2010 Town Manager, Town of Moraga (California)
- 2002 – 2006 Town Manager, Town of Snowmass Village (Colorado)
- 1993 – 2001 Director of Community Resources, City of Lakewood (Colorado)
- 1990 – 1993 Assistant City Manager, City of Boulder (Colorado)
- 1979 – 1990 Director of Parks & Recreation, City of Boulder (Colorado)
- 1974 – 1979 Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation, City of Austin (Texas)
Eileen Stein
Education
- Master of Business and Public Administration – University of California, Irvine, CA
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science – University of California, Irvine, CA
Work Summary
- 2013 – Present City Manager, City of Mt. Angel (Oregon)
- 2002 – 2013 City Manager, City of Sisters (Oregon)
- 2000 – 2002 Senior Management Analyst, Public Works, City of Springfield (Oregon)
- 1997 – 2000 Management Analyst II, Public Works, City of Springfield (Oregon)
- 1996 – 1997 Interim Transportation Section Supervisor, City of Springfield (Oregon)
- 1990 – 1997 Assistant to the City Manager/City Recorder, City of Springfield (Oregon)
- February – May 1990 Budget Analyst, City of Rio Rancho (New Mexico)
- 1986 – 1989 Administrative Analyst, Administrative Analyst, City of Pasadena (California)
Sandra Wilson
Education
- Masters of Science, Business Administration – University of Phoenix
- Bachelor of Science, General Business Administration, Arizona State University, Tempe (Arizona)
Work Summary
- 1998 – Present Deputy County Manager, Maricopa County (Arizona)
- 1993 – 1998 Budget Director/Chief Resource Officer, Maricopa County (Arizona)
- 1992 – 1993 Management Intern, City of Phoenix, Phoenix (Arizona)
- 1976 – 1992 Financial Services Director, American Express
Resumes for the candidates are available in the City Clerk’s office at Sedona City Hall. Please direct questions to Brenda Tammarine, Human Resources Manager, at 928-203-5189.
