About GMP Consultants
GMP Consultants offer our clients experienced subject matter experts with a solid understanding of local government coupled with decades of experience. We have served in a wide range of executive positions, from city and county management to public works, management information systems, and finance.
Our Qualifications
Founded and led by Greg M. Prothman, formerly the CEO and founder of Prothman, GMP consultants have worked on over 400 executives searches and over 80 public sector consulting projects. All our senior search consultants are active in both ICMA and local state level city management associations or in their respective professional associations.
Why Choose GMP?
Service & Relationship
Our consultants bring a reputation for providing outstanding service and building lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
Customized Solutions
We take the time to become familiar with your organization to ensure that we offer the best solution and not just a single service.
People First
We work closely with you and your candidates through every stage of the recruitment process, creating a welcoming candidate experience and ensuring an effective recruitment outcome.
Team Approach
Our entire consulting group works as a team to leverage their networks to assist with each assignment and give your challenges thorough and creative thinking.
our team
Our entire consulting group works as a team to leverage their networks to assist with each assignment and give your challenges thorough and creative thinking. All our senior search consultants are active in both ICMA and local state level city management associations, or in their respective professional associations.
President
Greg M Prothman
Greg offers a unique combination of 20+ years of experience in various functions of government and 25 years of experience in public sector recruitment.
Senior Consultant
BOB LARSON
Bob is an accomplished municipal manager who has held senior management positions in local government since 1987.
SENIOR CONSULTANT
MArk BETHUNE
Mark brings 25 years in private and public sector executive management including 16 years leading the City of Orting, WA as City Manager.
Senior Consultant
RAY CORPUZ
Ray has served in local government for 48 years and as city manager for 29 years at three cities in California and Washington.
senior fire service Consultant
DAN OLSON
Dan is a seasoned fire service professional with over 40 years of fire experience including 20 years as chief officer at four departments.
Senior Consultant
TED BARKLEY
Ted is a retired city management professional with over 35 years of experience leading cities in Washington, Colorado, Montana, and Kansas.
senior consultant
MATT FULTON
Matt brings over 30 years of local government leadership experience serving as a city manager in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
senior Consultant POLICE
TIM TROXEL
Tim is a tenured law enforcement professional who brings 33 years of law enforcement experience including 12 years in senior leadership.
Senior Consultant
DAVE ZABELL
Dave brings over 35 years of experience and innovation leading cities and public works departments throughout Washington state.
Senior Consultant
ANDREW NEIDITZ
Andrew is a tenured public administration professional with over 40 years of public sector leadership & management experience.
senior consultant
Debbie TARRY
Debbie served in local government for over 38 years, most recently as City Manager for ten years at the City of Shoreline, WA.
senior fire service Consultant
GREG AHEARN
Greg brings 34 years of fire service experience including 11 years as chief officer, most recently as the Fire Chief of Woodinville Fire & Rescue.
Senior Consultant
DAVID CHILDS
Dave brings 43 years of experience in local government, including serving as city manager in both California & Minnesota.
Public Works & Planning Consultant
STEPHEN CLARK
Steve brings 40 years of knowledge and experience in public works and municipal planning from his tenure at a variety of city governments.
Senior Consultant
MARY SWANSON
Mary is a retired city management professional with 32 years of experience, most recently with the City of Marysville, Washington.
Recruitment Coordinator
Kate Hansen
Kate is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with a background in business, nonprofit, and fire administration.
recruiting assistant
BRENDA GABBITAS
Brenda has over a decade of experience working with many communities around the globe in both public and private sectors.