Hutchinson’s new city manager’s career in public service started with one of the most essential ingredients for any municipality − water. That passion remains vital today. Kendal Francis, who holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Kansas State University, has served as city administrator or manager for Lakin, Coffeeville and most recently Great Bend. But before thinking about obtaining his master’s degree in public administration and wanting to manage a city, Francis worked as a water treatment plant operator in his hometown of Beloit.
Source: Hutch News
