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DENTON Brian Daskam • (940) 349-7567 • Brian.Daskam@cityofdenton.com
City of Denton Announces Finalists for Electric General Manager Position
uitizens invitea to ivieet uanctictates at uct. i y xeception
DENTON, TX, Oct. 16, 2017—The City Manager announced the following six finalists for the
position of Electric General Manager:
Glenn Fisher—Director of Edmond Electric, Edmond, OK
Tad Johnson—Director of Utilities for City of Columbia, Columbia, MO
Michael Jones—Business Unit Officer, Power Supply and Strategic Planning for Seattle City
Light, Seattle, WA
John McMurray—Assistant General Manager, Energy Delivery for Lakeland Electric, Lakeland,
FL
George Morrow—Director of Utilities for Azusa Light&Water, Azusa, CA
Marilyn Gilbert—Director of Operations Services Oversight for Long Island Power Authority,
Uniondale,NY
The City Manager started the selection process in August by working with California-based
executive recruitment firm Ralph Andersen and Associates ("Ralph Andersen")to launch a
nation-wide search for candidates. A total of I I I applicants responded, and Ralph Andersen, in
consultation with the City Manager, narrowed the list to the top six finalists. Interviews will be
conducted on Oct. 19 and 20.
As part of the interview process, the City is hosting a community reception on Thursday, Oct. 19
from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. The reception, which is open to
the public, is an opportunity for citizens to meet the finalists and provide feedback to the City
Manager. Citizens are welcome to attend at any time during the reception.
Contact: Carla Romine, (940) 349-8344, Carla.Romine@cityofdenton.com
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