PAGE CITY COUNCIL NARROWS NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR CITY MANAGER TO FINAL FOUR CANDIDATES
Council To Host a Meet-and-Greet with Candidates For Community Members on Oct. 20
The Page City Council has narrowed its nationwide search for city manager to four final candidates.
In early July, the City retained the executive recruiting firm Duffy Group to lead a national search for a new city manager. The recruitment process generated 122 potential candidates. From this pool, six top candidates were presented to the City Council for consideration. After careful review, four individuals were chosen to move forward to in-person interviews.
As part of the final selection process, the City of Page will host a meet-and-greet event with the candidates from 6-7 p.m. Oct. 20 at City Hall. At the event, members of the community will have an opportunity to meet the candidates, ask questions, and offer feedback to the City Council.
“Our city is at a critical junction,” said Mayor Steve Kidman. “The City Council looks forward to meeting with the finalists and continuing the process of selecting the next leader to lead us well into the future.”
The four finalists vying for the city manager position are:
- Frank Chiapetti, city manager, Gallup, N.M.
- Yvonne Kimball, former city manager, Morro Bay, Calif.
- Frank Marbury, town engineer/public works director, Chino Valley, Ariz.
- Kelcey Young, city manager, Pinole, Calif.
Frank Chiapetti
Chiapetti, Gallup, N.M.’s city manager, is a dedicated public servant with a passion for public service and community development. His career spans several leadership roles, including 12 years as a superintendent of schools, as well as a volunteer firefighter and community volunteer. He compares his role as the CEO of Gallup with his position as school superintendent, as both positions depend heavily on state and federal funding.
Frank earned master’s degrees in educational leadership and arts in teaching special education from Western New Mexico University in Silver City. He also has a bachelor’s in business administration, with majors in management, finance and real estate, from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces.
Yvonne Kimball
Kimball is an experienced city manager with 17 years of executive-level leadership in local government. Known for her ability to galvanize teams and bring people together, her leadership style is rooted in collaboration, resilience, and a clear vision for community growth.
Kimball was featured in the Arizona Cities and Towns AZ@Work about her personal journey into local government and deep commitment to serving Arizona communities.
She holds a master’s degree in public administration and a graduate certificate in urban and regional planning from the University of Central Florida in Orlando. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the Tianjin Institute of Technology in Tianjin, China.
Frank Marbury
Marbury brings more than 30 years of experience in local government, with a strong foundation in engineering, procurement and council relations. An engineer-turned-leader, his career includes leadership roles in the City of Kingman and the Town of Chino Valley, where he worked closely with tribal, state, and federal agencies on initiatives related to economic development, state parks and tribal lands.
Marbury is known for his transparency, relationship-building, mentoring and educating elected officials — all while respecting and executing at the direction of the City Council.
He has a master’s degree in public administration from Troy University in Troy, Ala., and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Auburn University.
Kelcey Young
With experience in city management, Young is known for becoming deeply integrated into every community she serves. As a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, she excels at creating efficiency in municipal processes and operations.
Young places a strong emphasis on engaging with residents to build trust and foster collaboration, and she believes effective local government is built on accessibility and transparency.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and leadership from Humboldt State University in Arcata, Calif.