Todd Michaels Named Village Manager After Nation-Wide Search

Current Clerk-Treasurer Todd Michaels was hired by the Village Board of Trustees for the position of Village Manager. The Village Board approved Michael's appointment on October 16th.

Michaels was acting as interim Manager while the national search was conducted by a paid consultant, Public Administration Associates of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Former Village Manager Joseph Murray resigned his postion on August 3, 2007.

Village President John Hermes stated that "The Board of Trustees conducted a nation-wide search for our new village manager. Mr. Michaels competed with the other candidates and emerged as the best fit for Greendale. The Board is extremely pleased to be able to offer Mr. Michaels the position of Village Manager, and we look forward to working with him to move the Village of Greendale forward."

Michaels and his wife, Susan, grew up on Milwaukee's south side. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Masters Degree in Public Administration, he worked in a Rockford, Illinois suburb.

When the Clerk-Treasurer position became available in Greendale, he saw an opportunity to return to the area. Nine years later, he's happy to have been appointed Village Manager. Michaels stated that "he is overjoyed with his appointment as Village Manager, and that he owes much of his success in Greendale to the efforts of numerous co-workers." He was especially thankful to the Village Board, the Department Heads, and the staff of Village Hall.

Previous Story Posted August 4, 2007

Consultant Hired for Village Manager Search

by Ron Faiola

Village Board President John Hermes said that the Village has hired a professional firm, Public Administration Associates of Oshkosh, to fill the vacant Village Manager position.

Hermes said, "This is a national search and we expect a good response of 30 - 40 candidates which will be narrowed down to 6-10 for the Village Board to review." He added that it will take several months to complete.

Public Administration Association was the firm who brought former Village Manager Joseph Murray to Greendale nine years ago.

Murray's last day was August 3, and Todd Michaels was named interim manager until the position is permanently filled.