The Crookston City Council announced it has five semifinalists for the City Administrator search during the recent council meeting that was held on Monday, April 22.
Four of the five candidates have been named for the public, with the fifth yet to be announced. The four semifinalists are Pat Oman, Mark Vahlsing, Karie Kirschbaum, and Jeff Shoobridge.
The city has released more information regarding work experience for the following candidates-
Pat Oman served as the County Administrator for Becker County from 2021 to February 2024 when he was terminated on a 3-2 commissioner vote. To view Pat’s full resume and work experience, click here.
Mark Vahlsing served as the City Administrator for the city of Kenyon from 2013 until April 1, 2024 when he was terminated in a closed council meeting. To view Mark’s full resume and work experience,click here.
Karie Kirschbaum currently serves as the Community Development Director (CHEDA) and has done so since 2022. To view Karie’s full resume and work experience, click here.
Jeff Shoobridge served as Town Administrator for the Town of Redington Shores in Florida from 2022-23 and also served as a City Administrator for the City of Madison Lake, Minnesota from 2019-2022. For Jeff’s full resume and work experience, click here.
