Background

In January of 2022, Kennebunk Town Manager Michael Pardue announced his retirement after more than forty years of municipal service, with the last six as Kennebunk Town Manager. 

Per the Kennebunk Town Charter, the Select Board is responsible for appointing the Town Manager. The Board has undertaken a search process, which includes sourcing the services of an experienced executive search firm to recruit and hire the next Town Manager. 

Recruitment Process

The Town solicited proposals from experienced executive search firms to assist in recruiting applicants for the position of Town Manager. 

Request for Proposals- Town Manager Recruitment Consulting Services (PDF) 

Summary of RFP Proposals Received (PDF)

The following three proposals were submitted for consideration:

• Municipal Resources, Inc. (PDF)
• GovHR (PDF)
• Strategic Government Resources (PDF)

The selection process may include interviews in which consultants will be asked to make presentations of their recruitment approach and services. An RFP Review Committee will evaluate and score each submission and based upon all of the evaluation criteria and interview, the Town may select a preferred consultant. 

Review Committee Members

• Michael Pardue, Town Manager
• Jeri Sheldon, Human Resources Director
• Joel Downs, Finance Director
• L. Blake Baldwin, Select Board Chair
• Kortney Nedeau, Select Board Member