The town of Camp Verde welcomes Miranda Fisher as the new town manager, a job she is planning to begin on May 28, 2024.
Fisher comes from Nederland, Colorado, which is located in the foothills of southwest Boulder County, Colorado and is a gateway to outdoor recreation in the nearby National Forests and Parks. As the Town Administrator of Nederland for three years, she dealt with many issues that are similar to those Camp Verde faces including affordable housing challenges; balancing growth with the preservation of community character and resident quality of life; and, the need for short and long-term planning to ensure the Town’s effective response to meet community needs.
Fisher has served in executive management positions in the public and nonprofit sectors for the past 9 years. She holds a Doctoral Degree in Public Administration from California Baptist University, a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Pennsylvania State College, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Technical Communication from Colorado State University. Currently serving as the Town Administrator for the Town of Nederland, CO (2021 – present), she also served as Deputy Town Administrator/Town Clerk in Nederland (2019-2021) and the Regional Director at AACRES NEVADA, LLC in Las Vegas, NV (2015-2019).
“Miranda is a proven leader with a passion for public service and commitment to developing high functioning organizations. She has tackled challenges in her current position that are very similar to issues that Camp Verde faces, and we are excited to welcome her to this important role in our community.” said Mayor Dee Jenkins.
The recruitment and selection process took over three months, beginning in January. The town received a total of 58 applications for the position. Pre-screening reviews and interviews by Columbia, Ltd. narrowed the pool of candidates to six, and the Town Council ultimately selected four candidates to participate in the interview process, two of whom ultimately completed the on-site interview processes, including attendance at an open house for the public to meet and greet the candidates. The Town Council valued receiving input from both the public and the Town’s leadership team as part of the official candidate review process. The Town Council is expected to approve Fisher’s contract at a meeting on April 17, 2024.
On being selected, Fisher commented: “I am deeply honored to have been selected as the new Town Manager for Camp Verde. I am excited to collaborate with the council, staff, community, and stakeholders to build upon the town’s rich history and lead it towards a future filled with opportunity, resilience, and prosperity for all.”
