KALISPELL — The City of Kalispell has chosen Jarod Nygren, an 11-year city employee currently serving as interim city manager, as the finalist for the permanent city manager position.

Nygren currently holds dual roles as interim city manager and Development Services Department director. As interim city manager, he serves as the chief administrator implementing City Council initiatives for an organization with 244 full-time employees and a $180 million budget.

In his role as Development Services Department director, Nygren has overseen an average of $150 million in new construction over the past five years. He holds a master's degree in public administration and an undergraduate degree in public administration and city planning. He is a member of the American Planning Association and cert

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