City of Gresham Names City Manager Finalists, Announces Meet and Greet Event

After an extensive search and first round interview process led by professional recruitment firm Prothman Company, Mayor Travis Stovall, Council President Cathy Keathley and the Gresham City Council have named two finalists for the City Manager position.

To ensure City Council captures the community's voice in this process, the City of Gresham will host a meet and greet event with the finalists on Monday, April 20, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Gresham City Hall, located at 1333 NW Eastman Parkway. City staff and the Gresham community are invited to attend this event to meet the finalists in an informal setting, ask questions, and share perspectives.

"We are grateful to have had a group of strong, diverse candidates apply and believe we have two very strong finalists that will help us move the city forward," said Gresham Mayor Travis Stovall. "We want this to be a transparent process and, ultimately, have City Council's difficult decision be informed by our community."

The finalists for the City Manager position are:

Teresa Carr

Carr has been with the Port of Portland since 2000. Currently, she serves as the Director of Marine and Commercial Development. Carr's previous leadership roles with the Port include Director of Commercial Real Estate from 2020-2025, Director of Economic and Business Development from 2017-2020, and General Manager of Real Estate and Progressive Leadership Roles from 2000-2017. Carr has a Master of Public Administration degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations, both from Valdosta State University.

Rachael Fuller

Fuller has more than 20 years of local government experience. Since 2024, she has served in contract and interim assignments, which have included Interim City Manager for the City of Fairview. She was Interim Assistant County Administrator for Washington County from 2021-2023, City Manager for the City of Hood River from 2018-2021, and was with the City of Gresham from 2012-2018, serving as Assistant City Manager for four years. Fuller has a Master of Public Administration degree and a bachelor's degree in biology.

The City of Gresham began its search for a new city manager in late January, following current City Manager Eric Schmidt's retirement announcement in December 2025. Schmidt will formally retire after more than 28 years with the City on June 30, 2026.