Over 50 people applied for the City of Beaumont City Manager position. The top 16 were narrowed down by executive search firm Baker Tilly and presented to Council. Those individuals were then ranked by the Council on a number of factors and criteria. The top three with the highest scores (in alphabetical order) were: Christopher S. Boone, Lionel D. Lyons, and Kenneth R. Williams. Each will be brought in for in-person interviews starting tomorrow in a closed executive session. In addition to interviews, the Council will discuss the appointment timeline, duties, and roles of the City Manager.
The resume and biographies of the final three candidates are available here:
Christopher S. Boone, AICP
Lionel D. Lyons
Kenneth R. Williams
About the City of Beaumont: Beaumont, incorporated in 1838, is a coastal city in Southeast Texas 90 miles east of Houston and 60 miles west of Louisiana. The City is home to more than 115,000 residents and is the seat of Jefferson County, Texas. The City's economic success started with the discovery of oil more than a century ago. Now entering a new Golden Era of the Golden Triangle, it is strategically positioned for unlimited growth and potential.
