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Interim Solutions provides experienced interim executives, executive search, strategic planning, and organizational development services to local governments

Local Government
Expertise

Decades of experience serving municipalities and public agencies.

Trusted Leaders

Experienced professionals focused on stability and results

Flexible Solutions

Interim, permanent, and strategic support tailored to your needs.

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Local Government Leadership Solutions

Interim Solutions partners with municipalities, counties, and public agencies to provide experienced leadership, strategic planning, executive search, and organizational support during periods of transition and growth.

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Interim Leadership

Experienced municipal professionals who help organizations maintain stability and operational continuity during leadership transitions.

Helping local governments identify and recruit experienced executive leaders who align with organizational goals and community needs.

Collaborative planning and organizational guidance designed to support long-term community growth and operational success.

Flexible solutions including evaluations, compensation studies, and leadership support.

Our Team

Jeff Hancock

Our Founder & CEO, Jeff Hancock, has over 49 years of municipal experience. He has served as a city administrator, assistant city manager, budget officer, and manager of economic and development in cities with populations ranging from 7,700 to 495,000.

Jeana L Woods CPA

Jeana L Woods is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with an extensive background in public accounting, municipal finance, and city administration. Her career spans over two decades, showcasing her expertise in financial management, public accounting, administration, and municipal governance.

Brett R. Baker ICMA-CM, MPA

Brett is an ICMA Credentialed Manager and Governmental Consultant with 25+ years of public-sector experience serving municipalities and counties across Kansas and Nebraska, including two terms as Nebraska State President for NCMA and recipient of the 2011 NPZA Professional of the Year Award. He also serves as a Trust Administrator and Management Accountant with BakerAndAssociates1.com, with expertise in conservatorships, guardianships, interim placements, executive searches, and mentoring.

Steven J. Dust

Steve’s 49-year career spans corporate, business, real estate, and economic development. The common thread among his assignments is moving public, nonprofit, and private organizations into and through startup and growth, and combinations that make financial, operational, and cultural sense, while building the place around him.

Julianne Stone

Julianne Stone is the President of Stone Consulting. She specializes in work with public and non-profit sector clients, navigating and facilitating conversations and processes around strategic planning and implementation, priority-setting, designing and delivering educational workshops, community outreach and engagement, and collaborative partnership efforts. Stone has extensive experience working with local government officials, boards of directors, and executive organizational leadership to identify and reach their goals.

Ewell Lawson

Ewell Lawson is a skilled public sector and utility industry leader with over three decades of experience in utilities, government, and association management. He has served in key leadership roles supporting all levels of government, from local municipalities to national associations, federal service, and academic institutes. His utility experience stems from working directly with over 120 municipal utilities to improve management and service delivery.

Jacquelyn McCray, PhD, AICP

Jacquelyn brings more than 25 years of local government management experience specializing in strategic planning, process improvement, and performance management, having assisted over 40 jurisdictions in streamlining development permitting and operational effectiveness. She is a member of the American Planning Association, ICMA, and the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Ashley Walicki

Ashley is a certified HR professional (Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), SHRM- CP and PHR) with over seventeen years of experience in compensation, HRIS, recruiting, employee relations, training and development, payroll, and benefits administration.

Steve Rasmussen

Stephen Rasmussen has had an extensive career in city management, serving as the Assistant City Administrator in Maryland Heights, Missouri, City Administrator in Ottumwa, Iowa, City Administrator for Jefferson City, Missouri, Interim City Administrator in Fairview Heights, Illinois, Assistant City Manager and Acting City Manager in Bloomington, Illinois, and then City Manager in Cameron for over six years.

Marty Corcoran

Marty Corcoran began his career as Parks and Recreation Director for Bridgeton in 1976, later serving six years as City Administrator. In 1983, he became City Manager of Maplewood, a role he held for 36 years. During his tenure, he restored stability to local government, strengthened municipal finances, and led major redevelopment projects including Sunnen Business Park, Sam’s Club, Walmart, Lowe’s, and Schlafly Bottleworks.

Scot Wrighton

Chicago native Scot Wrighton is a governance consultant, trainer, and author with more than 40 years in city management. He has served communities across the U.S. and India, specializing in strategic planning, organizational development, and government ethics. A published author and former university instructor, Scot continues to share his expertise, including participation in the MML 2025 Conference.

Chief Ray Johnson (Ret.)

Chief Ray Johnson (Ret.) served as Chief of Police for the City of Chesterfield from its incorporation in 1988 until 2024, leading a department of more than 100 personnel. With over five decades in law enforcement, he also served in Cape Girardeau and Des Peres. A graduate of the FBI National Academy, Chief Johnson was Missouri’s 2001 Police Chief of the Year.

Kori Shetler

Kori is an Administrative Assistant with a diverse background in administration, office management, program coordination, and organizational operations. Through her work in both the public and private sectors, she has developed expertise in administrative support, project coordination, client relations, and operational efficiency. Known for her strong organizational skills and commitment to service, Kori is dedicated to supporting teams, building relationships, and helping organizations achieve their goals.

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Jeff Hancock is a professional manager with 50 years of local government experience.

He has served as interim city administrator, assistant city manager, budget officer, and manager of economic and development in cities with populations ranging from 7,700 to 495,000.

Jeff founded Interim Solutions in 2010 as a way to help local governments find qualified interim talent, develop strategic plans, and analyze internal operations.

Interim Solutions has placed over 15 interim City Manager/Administrator and City Clerk positions in cities including Lagrange, Fredericktown, Lawson, Eldon, Knob Noster, Holtz Summitt, Fayette, St. James, Monett, Missouri as well as Fort Scott Kansas!