City of Delta Announces City Manager Finalists

The City of Delta is pleased to announce two candidates for the City Manager vacancy. The
finalists are:

Elyse Ackerman-Casselberry – Delta, Colorado.
Elyse has worked in local government for nineteen years and focused her career on building
bridges, engaging citizens, and solving problems. Elyse would bring a diverse background and
depth of experience to the City including extensive experience in local government management, economic development, community development and civic engagement. Elyse grew up in Montrose, and returned to the western slope to raise her family in 2007. She moved to Delta County in 2010. Elyse’s goal, if selected as City manager, is to make sure that our community continues to be a great place to live, work and play for those that already live here and future generations to come.

Karl Spiecker – Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Karl is a native of Grand Junction with over twenty years of public sector experience. His leadership roles include working as the Vice President for Finance and Administration at CSU-
Pueblo and as the Director of Finance and Administration for the Colorado Department of Corrections. He was also a Chief Legislative Analyst for the Colorado Joint Budget Committee.
Karl obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance from the University of Colorado.
Additionally, he has a Master of Science degree and a Master of Public Policy degree from the
University of Michigan.