File #: 23-0329    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 6/1/2023 In control: Board of Hennepin County Commissioners
On agenda: 9/19/2023 Final action: 9/19/2023
Title: Confirmation of the appointment of Ryan Marshall to the unclassified position of Department Director, effective 9/19/2023
Attachments: 1. RESOLUTION
Item Description:
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Confirmation of the appointment of Ryan Marshall to the unclassified position of Department Director, effective 9/19/2023
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Ryan Marshall has served as the interim Director for Purchasing and Contract Services since August 8, 2023; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners confirms the appointment of Ryan Marshall to the unclassified position of Director, effective September 19, 2023. end

Background:
The Hennepin County Open Appointments Policy and MS 383B.102 require the county administrator to seek county board confirmation of unclassified service appointments.

The County Administrator is recommending Ryan Marshall be appointed to the unclassified position of Director for Purchasing and Contract Services. During his over 23-year tenure, with Hennepin County, Mr. Marshall has served in a variety of positions of increasing responsibility.

For the past 17 years, Mr. Marshall has performed in leadership capacities in areas related to purchasing, contracts, and service providers. Most recently Mr. Marshall served as acting Senior Department Administrator in Purchasing and Contract Services where he oversaw countywide contract management strategies including data management, centralized contract management, contracting navigation and federal procurement and contracting consultation. Prior to this role, he was Area Manager for Contract Management Services in Human Services and Public Health over a service area with approximately ninety-five employees. Mr. Marshall has partnered with customers and stakeholders including county staff, service providers, community members and state officials on numerous initiatives.

In his most recent role and in prior senior purchasing leadership roles, one of the key areas of focus has been to develop strategies to ensure that Hennepin County contracting opportunities are accessible to diverse businesses and organizations in ...

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