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After a nationwide recruitment, the Battle Ground City Council has selected three final candidates to interview for the position of City Manager. The final three candidates were selected by the Council during an Executive Session that was held on June 17th.
Mayor Troy McCoy and the City Council invite and encourage the community to join them for a meet and greet event on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. The reception will be an informal event held at Battle Ground City Hall, 109 SW 1st Street – 2nd Floor, from 5:30- 7:00pm. The candidates will be introduced and will mingle with attendees. The attendees will have the opportunity to provide their impressions as part of the selection process.
The final round of interviews will be held on Wednesday, July 10th.
The finalists, in alphabetical order, are:
Robert Maul
Robert Maul currently serves as the Interim Community Development Director/Planning Manager for the City of Camas, WA. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geography from the University of Northern Colorado. Mr. Maul has over 23 years of experience in public service.
Kris Swanson
Kris Swanson currently serves as the Interim City Manager for the City of Battle Ground. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ms. Swanson has over 33 years of experience in public service.
Joseph Valtierra
Joseph Valtierra currently serves as the Senior Manager for the Multnomah County Human Services: Aging, Disabilities and Veterans Services Division in Portland, Oregon. He earned a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management from Western Governors University in Seattle, WA. Mr. Valtierra has over 20 years of experience in public service.
The City Council contracted with Prothman, an executive recruitment firm, to begin the nationwide recruitment process in April 2024, after former City Manager Erin Erdman accepted a position with the City of Kennewick, WA. The Council received a total of 19 applications for the position.
The City Manager is appointed by the Council and, in accordance with the city's adopted council-manager form of government, serves as Chief Administrator for the city.