City of Klamath Falls selects Teichert as new City Manager

Jonathan Teichert announced by the City of Klamath Falls will be the next City Manager. Teichert will begin his duties starting on April 1.

The following is a press release from the City of Klamath Falls.

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The City Council of Klamath Falls has announced that Jonathan Teichert will become the next City Manager.

According to Council President Mika Blain, “We are pleased to welcome Jonathan as our next City Manager. His experience and management style make him an excellent fit for the organization, and we look forward to him taking the helm. The Council also wishes to thank Jessica Lindsay for stepping in as City Manager since July of last year. She has done a tremendous job.”

A Wyoming native, Teichert has more than 20 years of experience in local and state government. He has served as the City Administrator of Douglas, Wyoming since 2018. He has extensive experience working with state and local government and understands the various industries that make the West unique: energy, tourism, agriculture, and most importantly, the people who call this their home. Teichert previously served as the City Administrator for Afton, Wyoming, and as Planner in Lincoln County, Wyoming.

He holds a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Wyoming and various other degrees.

Throughout his career, Teichert has been involved in many programs and served on several boards. He is one of the founding board members for the Caribou Loop Trail, a looped 200-mile trail system in Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. He served for nearly 12 years on the Coalition of Local Governments of Southwest Wyoming and is a founding board member of the Wyoming Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System (WYO CLASS), a local government investment pool. A graduate of the Lincoln County Leadership Institute, Teichert is a member of the Rotary Club, a board member of the Douglas TeamMates Mentoring Program, and a past member of several economic development boards. He is a member of the Great Open Spaces City Manager’s Association and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA).

Teichert said, “This is a tremendous opportunity for me and my family. We loved our visit, meeting with staff, and learning about the community. Everyone was so kind and welcoming."

Teichert will join the City of Klamath Falls on April 1.

The City selected Strategic Government Resources (SGR) to assist in conducting the extensive nationwide search. SGR is an executive recruitment firm based in Texas, specializing in recruiting, assessing, and developing innovative, collaborative, and authentic leaders for local governments.