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 700 executives searches and over 100 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
DAVE ZABELL
Dave brings over 35 years of experience and innovation leading cities and public works departments throughout WA.
Senior Consultant
DAVID TIMMONS
David brings a historic career of knowledge gathered over forty-five-years involving local, state, and public/private successes.
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 Consultant Fire Service
GORDIE OLSON
Gordie brings over 40 Years of professional fire service experience including almost three decades with South King Fire in WA state
Senior Consultant
JEFF WELDON
Jeff brings 29 years of municipal management experience, serving as City Manager/Administrator in Minnesota and South Dakota.
Senior Consultant
LINDA WOULFE
Linda brings over 26 years of municipal service in Minnesota at both the city and county level. Including 19 years as City Administrator
SENIOR CONSULTANT
MArk BETHUNE
Mark brings 25 years in private & public executive management with 16 years leading the City of Orting, WA as City Manager.
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
MIchael Mirra
Michael has over 43 years of experience, with 24 practicing law representing low-income persons & organizations in civil matters
Senior Consultant
RICHARD MEYERS
Richard is the recently retired City Manager of the City of Cottage Grove, OR where he served as City Manager for 26 years.
CONSULTANT
Public Works & Planning
STEPHEN CLARK
Steve brings 40 years of knowledge and experience in public works and municipal planning at a variety of agencies.
Senior Consultant
TED BARKLEY
Ted is a retired city management professional with over 35 years of experience leading cities in Kansas, Washington, Colorado & Montana.
Senior Consultant
Law Enforcement
TIM TROXEL
Tim is a tenured law enforcement professional who brings 33 years of law enforcement experience with 12 years in senior leadership.
Senior Consultant
Law Enforcement
TOM DAVIS
Tom brings over 33 years of law enforcement experience, with half of that time spent in management and leadership positions.
Operations
Manager
Kate Hansen
Kate brings 20 years of project management and administration experience spanning business, nonprofit, and government.
Project Manager
BRENDA GABBITAS
Brenda has over a decade of experience working with many communities around the globe in both public and private sectors.
project Manager
JESSICA NEWMAN
Having worked within the U.S. and internationally, Jessica brings a wide cultural perspective and strong communication skills