City of Manhattan Release
The City of Manhattan is pleased to announce that the City Commission will vote on Tuesday, August 6 to appoint Danielle Dulin to serve as Manhattan’s ninth City Manager, with an anticipated start date of Monday, October 14.
Dulin was selected following a nationwide search conducted by Strategic Government Resources (SGR) that produced a field of 50 candidates and an extensive interview process involving four finalists who visited Manhattan.
“The process went smoothly, and we were very pleased with SGR’s services. The high quality of our candidate pool speaks to Manhattan’s tremendous appeal,” said Mayor Susan E. Adamchak.
“Our community will benefit from Danielle’s extensive experience and dynamic leadership. I’m excited to work with her.”
Dulin has more than 10 years of municipal leadership experience in the greater Kansas City area, including her current role as City Manager of Warrensburg, Missouri. Before her tenure with Warrensburg, she served as Assistant to the City Manager for the cities of Lenexa, Prairie Village, and Mission Hills. Dulin has an extensive background in capital project planning, economic development, community engagement, and negotiating complex agreements.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Kansas State University and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Kansas.
“I am honored to be selected as the next City Manager for Manhattan,” Dulin said. “I am excited to bring my passion for local government and commitment to improving the quality of life for all residents in Manhattan. I look forward to working with the City Commission, the City team, and our community partners to build on our success and secure our future. Additionally, we are thrilled to be moving back to the Sunflower State to be closer to our families.”
A formal contract of employment will be considered by the City Commission during the August 6 legislative meeting, which starts at 6 p.m. in the City Commission Room at City Hall, 1101 Poyntz Ave.
“SGR is honored to once again partner with the City of Manhattan to find the best fit for this organization,” said SGR Executive Recruiter Lynn Barboza.
“We’re dedicated to recruiting innovative, collaborative, and authentic leaders for local governments, and we appreciate the opportunity to be part of this successful City Manager recruitment!”
Deputy City Manager Jason Hilgers has been serving as Interim City Manager since April 2024, following the retirement of Ron Fehr after 24 years as City Manager and more than 42 years of total employment with the City of Manhattan.
