KINGMAN – The City of Kingman has announced three finalists for the position of City Manager. Finalists were narrowed down by the City Council from a group of 15 candidates, which were identified by MGT’s GovHR USA executive search consultants, following pre-screening of the initial 43 applicants for the position.
* Edward Dickie has 18 years of experience in city management serving in communities in Utah, North Carolina, and Arizona. His Arizona experience includes serving as Town Manager for Parker, City Manager of Nogales and Town Manager of Dewey. Mr. Dickie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Earth Resources from Utah State University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Nebraska.
* Jessica Kinser has 17 years of experience in local government and is currently serving as the Finance Director for the City of Ottumwa, Iowa. She previously served as the City Administrator for the City of Marshalltown, Iowa, the City Administrator for the City of Clinton, Iowa, and as their Finance Director/Assistant City Administrator/Interim City Administrator. Ms. Kinser holds Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and English and a Master of Public Administration, all from Iowa State University.
* Timothy Walsh has 15 years of experience in local government and currently serves as Director of Development Services for Mohave County, Arizona. He has held this position since 2016 and was the County’s Public Works Engineering Manager and Public Works Senior Civil Engineer. Mr. Walsh was a project engineer/manager for seven years in the private sector prior to joining Mohave County. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering and a Master of Engineering degree, both from Utah State University.
Two interview panels comprised of City department directors and community stakeholders will meet with the finalists on Monday, February 26. The City Council will hold a Special Meeting to conduct their one-on-one interviews with the finalists on Tuesday, February 27 in Executive Session, starting at 9:30 a.m. The finalists will appear in person at the City of Kingman Council Chambers.
