Raymond’s search for a new town manager has come to an end and the individual selected to serve in that position is the same person who has been filling that role for the past few months as interim town manager.
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| Joseph Crocker |
Originally from Saco, Crocker attended high school at Thornton Academy and then went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. He later earned an MBA in sports and recreation management from New England College. Prior to coming to work for the Town of Raymond, Crocker worked in parks and recreation for Saco, Auburn, Kennebunk and Lewiston.
In 2020, Crocker was hired to lead Raymond’s fledgling Parks and Recreation Department as director and he was appointed to serve as the Interim Raymond Town Manager in March of this year, replacing Sue Look, who resigned.
A press release issued by the town of Raymond says Crocker was selected after a competitive recruiting and hiring process conducted by HR Maine Consulting, LLC. All told, there was a total of 46 applicants for the town manager position.
Nine candidates participated in a rigorous essay and pre-screening process, with four candidates moving forward in the panel interview process, consisting of the Raymond Select Board Chair, Vice-Chair, a community member, department heads, a Town Manager in another community, and Betsy Oulton from HR Maine Consulting, according to information reported in the press release.
Raymond Select Board Chair Rolf Olsen brought Joe Crocker forward as the candidate for select board consideration on Monday evening.
“We are extremely happy to have Joe Crocker continue to serve our community,” Olsen said. “Joe has taken the Parks and Recreation Department to another level and has gained the support of the staff and the community in his endeavors. He has the demeanor, and resilience to lead our community toward the future.”
Crocker will serve on a three-year contract and will be paid an annual salary of $100,000. <
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