Meet the team behind GMP Consultants.

Greg brings a unique combination of 20+ years of experience in various functions of government and 25 years of experience in public sector recruitment. Prior to forming GMP Consulting, Greg founded and was the driving force at Prothman Company as its President and CEO. Early in his career Greg served as a police officer for the University of Washington and the City of Renton. He left police work after completing his Master’s degree in Public Administration and accepted an administrative position for the City of Des Moines, WA. He was quickly promoted to Assistant City Manager and then City Manager. A Seattle native, Greg completed his BA at Western Washington University and his Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from the University of Washington. Greg is a volunteer member of Seattle Mountain Rescue and a member of Crystal Mountain Ski Patrol and a former 14 year member of the City of Snoqualmie Fire Department where he served as a volunteer firefighter/EMT.

Brenda brings more than a decade of experience collaborating with communities and stakeholders across the globe in both the public and private sectors. As a Project Manager with GMP, she has successfully led projects for clients throughout the United States, with a strong emphasis on strategic communication, operational organization, and exceptional client service. Her diverse professional background enables her to foster meaningful, long-term relationships while consistently delivering high-quality results and an elevated client experience.
In addition to her professional expertise, Brenda holds a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Development from Utah Valley University.

Bob is an accomplished municipal manager who has held senior management positions in local government since 1987. His service includes 17 years with two communities in Washington State and 17 years with three communities in Minnesota. Bob is a past-president of the Washington City-County Manager Association (WCCMA). He also served on the board of directors of the Association of Washington Cities (AWC), Sound Cities Association (SCA) and NORCOM. He is known and well respected within municipal government for his leadership and management qualities. Bob has a strong background in municipal finance, capital programs development, creating community partnerships, economic development, customer service improvements and organizational development. He has a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Arts degree, both in Urban & Regional Studies. He is an avid cross-country skier, cyclist and hiker.  He and his partner, Jane, enjoy travelling and new adventures. Most importantly, he is the proud father of Ben and Emma.

Bryan recently retired after 30-plus years in municipal government management (all in the state of Oregon). During his career, Bryan served as Assistant City Manager for Oregon City, City Manager for the City of Silverton and his last 15 years as Wilsonville City Manager. Bryan is a member of the Oregon City/County Managers Association and the International City Managers Association. Bryan’s entire career was spent in fast-growing municipalities. He has extensive experience in infrastructure planning and financing, tax increment finance (urban renewal), organizational development, community building and council-manager relations. Prior to entering municipal management, Bryan served 4 years in the United States Army, and 6 years in the Oregon National Guard where he deployed overseas in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and a Master Degree in Urban and Regional Planning both from Portland State University. In his downtime, he enjoys golf, live music, gardening and

Dan is a retired City Manager with 27 years of municipal government experience. He has served cities from 1,800 to 12,000 in population. Dan is a life-long Iowan committed to public service in the state. Dan started his career as Planning Administrator for the City of Fairfield, IA and retired as City Manager for the City of Spencer, also serving the communities of Holstein and West Burlington along the way.

Dan has a Master of Public Administration from Upper Iowa University and a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Iowa. He is a Credentialed manager with ICMA and holds the AICP credential from the American Planning Association. He currently serves the Iowa City Managers Association as Senior Advisor.

Chief Lombardi brings 34 years of professional fire service experience including 14 years as Fire Chief for West Metro Fire Rescue, CO. During his time as Fire Chief, Lombardi managed a budget of $141 million, a workforce of over 500 personnel and seventeen fire stations and a regional training center. He is also the past president of the Metro Fire Chiefs Association and brings excellent fire leadership contacts across the nation. Don holds a Master’s in Public Administration and a Bachelor’s of Science in Physical Education. He is also a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program (EFO) as well as holding a Chief Fire Officer designation from the Center for Public Safety.

Dave is the recently retired city manager with the City of Pasco WA (pop. 80,000). During Dave’s career he has served as City Administrator for the City of Marysville, City Manager for the City of Fife and Assistant City Manager for the City of Yakima. Dave also brings expertise in public works having served as Public Works Director for the cities of Marysville and Bothell, WA. Dave holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from Upper Iowa University.

Debbie served in local government for over 38 years, serving in senior management positions and as City Manager for ten years at the City of Shoreline, WA. Prior to her time as a City Manager, Debbie served as an Assistant City Manager and the Finance/Administrative Services Director for LINK Transit (Chelan-Douglas County, WA), City of Mill Creek (WA) and the City of Shoreline (WA). Debbie is a past president of the Washington Finance Officers Association (WFOA) and served on the Board of Directors for the Sound Cities Association (SCA). Debbie was selected by her peers as the King County City Manager of the year in 2022. Prior to her retirement from the City of Shoreline she, along with four neighboring cities, was responsible for creating a five-city consortium to operate a new Regional Crisis Response Agency (RCR) which will provide ten Mental Health Professional Community Responders along with a Crisis Triage Facility. Throughout her career Debbie was highly regarded by elected officials, staff, colleagues and her peers. Debbie holds a Bachelor of Public Administration with an Accounting emphasis from Pacific Lutheran University. Debbie enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, reading and is an avid walker.

Greg brings an impressive 34 years of experience in municipal management and public finance. Including twenty years as a Town & City Administrator in Washington State, serving Burlington, Ferndale, and La Conner. Greg is an ICMA Credentialed City Manager and highly regarded in municipal government for his expertise in leadership, management, and finance. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and a Master’s of International Management—concentration in Finance with a basic knowledge of Mandarin Chinese.

Gary Palmer has worked in public service for over 33 years. Most recently, he served as the City Administrator with the City of Montgomery (TX). During Gary’s career he has served as city administrator for the City of Roswell, GA, Assistant Town Manager for the Town of Farragut (TN), Community Development Director for the City of Garden City (MI). He is a member International City Managers Association holding the ICMA-CM designation. GAry attended the Harvard Kennedy School of Government’s Senior Executives in State and Local Government program and holds a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Toledo (OH).

Chief Olson brings over 40 years of professional fire service experience including 8 years as Fire Chief for the City of Thornton Fire Department in Colorado after a 32+ year fire department career in Washington State. Gordie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration and a Master’s Degree in Executive Fire Service Leadership. He is a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program (EFO) and of the Harvard University Kennedy School: Senior Executives in Local and State Government program. He was active with the IAFC Executive Fire Officer Section, chaired the Washington Fire Chiefs Fire Officers Section, and taught visioning at the IAFC Fire Rescue International Conference. He has extensive experience in labor/management relations, fire and tiered based EMS systems, accreditation, succession planning, and strategic planning.

Jen is a dedicated, customer service-oriented professional with ten years of experience working within a University Athletic program. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for being approachable, reliable, and deeply committed to creating positive experiences for internal and external stakeholders alike. Jen thrives in collaborative environments and finds genuine fulfillment in helping others identify and pursue their full potential. Whether supporting clients, coordinating across departments, or assisting community members, she brings a thoughtful, people-first mindset to everything she does. Her passion for service and strong communication skills make her a trusted resource and valued team member in any setting.

Jeff served 29 years in municipal management in Minnesota and South Dakota including City Manager for Brookings and Yankton, SD; City Administrator for Redwood Falls, MN; and Assistant City Administrator for Apple Valley, MN. Jeff was also an adjunct instructor at South Dakota State University in Public Administration and State and Local Government. Jeff previously served local government managers in Minnesota and South Dakota with career and professional development as a Senior Advisor for the state associations. Jeff holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Minnesota State University and a Master’s Degree from Hamline University. He was active with the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, Minnesota City/County Management Association, South Dakota Municipal League, and the International City Management Association (ICMA). Jeff is a strong advocate for community involvement and has been involved with his church, the United Way, Rotary and Lions clubs, and the Chamber of Commerce. Jeff and his wife, Tracie, have two grown children and five grandchildren. His hobbies and spare time activities include camping, boating, fishing, golf, travel, woodworking, pencil sketching and reading presidential biographies and Civil War history.

Kate brings 20 years of project management and administration experience spanning private business, nonprofit, and government. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds a B.A. in Theatre from Chapman University, with an emphasis in stage management. Kate brings a distinguishing blend of attention to detail, creativity, and critical thinking. Having served as a fire district administrator, political campaign manager and elected official, Kate possesses multi-faceted experience in local government.

Linda brings over 26 years of municipal service in Minnesota at both the city and county level. Her experience includes 19 years as City Administrator in Pine City and Cambridge where she developed and implemented new economic development strategies for business retention and was integral in developing long-term infrastructure plans for water, wastewater, sewer, and roads. Linda also brings years of experience in labor negotiations and annexations. She spent 14 years working for the League of Minnesota Cities and the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust in multiple roles. Since her retirement from the City of Cambridge, Linda has served as an Interim City Administrator for multiple Minnesota communities, helping them through key times of transition. Linda completed the University of Minnesota Public Sector Human Resource Certification Program from Carlson School of Management and holds a bachelor's degree in public administration from Metropolitan State University. Linda enjoys outdoor photography and hiking with her husband (Tony) of 43 years.

Michael “Mick” is an accomplished engineering and management professional, bringing a wealth of expertise in the public works management sector. He has 33 years of cumulative experience in local government engineering services. He spent 26 years as a public works director with 21 years as a City Engineer as well. Most recently, he has served as an Interim Public Works Director for the City of Oak Harbor, WA. Prior to his Interim work, he served as a Senior Civil Engineer for KPFF consulting Engineers. He also served seven years as the Director of Public Works/ City Engineer for the City of Lake Stevens WA. Mick obtained his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington. As well he has completed the Rocky Mountain Program Senior Executive Training from the University of Colorado.

Mark brings 25 years in private and public sector executive management including 16 years leading the City of Orting, WA as City Administrator. He has a strong background in community-based planning, budgeting and finance, labor relations and contract negotiations, hazard mitigation planning, and managing comprehensive city projects. Prior to his work in city government Mark also was the Executive Director of the NW Counseling Institute which had three behavioral mental health clinics and was a clinician prior to that. Mark is known for being a participative leader and skilled negotiator with a commitment to excellence.  He holds an M.B.A. in Marketing and Production/Operations from the University of Missouri and a Bachelor’s Degree: Psychology/Philosophy, San Jose State University.

Michael has over 43 years of experience in both the private and public sectors. He spent 24 of those years practicing law, representing low-income persons and organizations in civil matters. This time includes two years with the Tennessee Association of Legal Services in Nashville, and 22 years with Columbia Legal Services in Washington State. While with Columbia Legal Services, Michael served as president of the labor union Washington Legal Workers (WLW). WLW represents a state-wide bargaining unit of attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff. More recently, Michael worked for 19 years for the Tacoma Housing Authority. For two years he served as its General Counsel, followed by 17 years as its Executive Director. He retired from THA in 2021. Currently Michael volunteers for several community projects and advisory committees on various topics, all housing related. Michael graduated from Greeneville High School in Greeneville, TN, the University of Chicago, and Vanderbilt University School of Law. He grew up in Queens.

Tim is a tenured law enforcement professional who brings 33 years of law enforcement experience including 12 years in senior law enforcement leadership. Tim most recently retired as deputy police chief with the City of Renton (population 100,000). During his time with the Renton Police Department, he was responsible for CALEA reaccreditation as well as leading the department’s professional standards divisions. Tim is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (session 243) in Quantico VA. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Washington State University in Criminal Justice. Tim enjoys hiking, golf, travel, and visits with his grandchildren!

Elke is a seasoned municipal executive with more than 30 years of public sector leadership experience, including extensive service in Michigan communities. Her Michigan experience includes serving as Interim City Manager for Eastpointe and Chelsea, Interim City Manager for Royal Oak Township, City Manager/Clerk/HR Director for Eastpointe, and elected Township Supervisor and HR Director for Huron Charter Township. In these roles, she led full‑service organizations, managed budgets exceeding $75 million, advanced redevelopment initiatives, negotiated labor agreements, secured state and county grants, and partnered closely with councils and boards during organizational transitions. Elke brings deep expertise in Michigan municipal finance, labor relations, elections, intergovernmental coordination, and state regulatory frameworks, and holds a Master of Public Administration, a Certified Public Manager designation, and multiple Michigan professional certifications.

Jana is an experienced project manager with more than 15 years of leadership in human services and public‑sector organizations, bringing a strong emphasis on accountability, process management, and results. She offers deep expertise in coordinating complex initiatives, managing fiscal and contract requirements, and supporting work in highly regulated environments. Jana is adept at driving timelines, coordinating internal teams and external stakeholders, and maintaining clear communication with senior leadership throughout complex projects. Her background in housing and human services, strategic initiatives, and equity‑focused practice equips her to manage executive search engagements with rigor, responsiveness, and a strong understanding of mission‑driven organizations from kickoff through final placement.

Malcolm has served in executive level positions in local government since 1990 during which he built a solid record of accomplishments in organizational development and team building, economic development, affordable housing, environmental sustainability, fiscal stewardship, financing and executing large capital projects, and place making. His service includes 17 years in Colorado as Erie Town Manager and Louisville City Manager, 10 years in Washington State as Bellingham Chief Administrative Officer and Kitsap County Administrator, and 7 years as Deputy County Manager in Bernalillo County, NM. Malcolm is a past-president of the Washington City-County Management Association (WCCMA), served on the board of directors of the Association of Washington Cities (AWC), and was named “City Manager of the Year” by the Colorado City/County Management Association (CCCMA). Malcolm earned his Master’s degree in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and his Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Supervision from Northern Arizona University. Malcolm enjoys skiing, mountain biking, hiking/back-packing, woodworking, gardening, movies, music, dance, and world affairs.

Chief Hutcheson (Ret.) brings more than 35 years of distinguished public service to his work as a Senior Fire Consultant. He retired in 2022 as Fire Chief of the Virginia Beach Fire Department and currently serves as the District 1 (Kempsville) Councilmember on the Virginia Beach City Council. A nationally respected fire service leader, Chief Hutcheson is an original member of Virginia Task Force 2 (VA‑TF2) Urban Search & Rescue and currently serves retiredas the team’s Sponsoring Agency Chief, with deployment experience that includes the Oklahoma City bombing, major hurricanes, and the Haiti earthquake. He holds a Master’s degree in Homeland Security from the Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security and is a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program. His professional leadership includes past service as President of the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association, current co‑chair of the Virginia Fire Rescue Conference, and a key role in expanding firefighter cancer presumptive legislation statewide. Chief Hutcheson’s career reflects deep operational expertise, policy leadership, and an enduring commitment to public service.