[Lnc-business] Executive Director Search

[James Lark]

Dear colleagues:

     I hope all is well with you.  I am writing to provide some 
information regarding the search process for the position of executive 
director.  I apologize that I was unable to respond yesterday; I was 
busy with various faculty matters in advance of my flight to Mexico City 
yesterday afternoon.  (I shall have the honor of addressing the 
LibertyCon Latin America event tomorrow.)

     The deadline for submission of applications was Feb. 14.  At Nick 
Sarwark's request, Joe Bishop-Henchman, Bill Redpath, and I reviewed the 
35 applications in order to provide him (Mr. Sarwark) with the group of 
candidates we considered the best qualified for the position.  Last 
Sunday (Feb. 17) I sent Mr. Sarwark the list of those candidates.

     On Tuesday (Feb. 19), Mr. Sarwark asked whether Mr. 
Bishop-Henchman, Mr. Redpath, and I would be willing to conduct 
interviews with those candidates to provide him with additional 
information.  I indicated that I am willing to do so (I believe Mr. 
Bishop-Henchman and Mr. Redpath are similarly willing), but that I would 
not be able to conduct such interviews until after my return from Mexico.

     It is my intention to arrange the interviews as soon as possible, 
and then relay our opinions to Mr. Sarwark as soon thereafter as 
possible.  I hope we shall be able to provide our opinions to him no 
later than Mar. 1.  I assume that he will then make his decision, and 
will enter into negotiations regarding a contract.

     As always, thanks for your work for liberty.  I hope this 
information is helpful to you.

     Take care,
     Jim

     James W. Lark, III
     Professor, Dept. of Engineering Systems and Environment
     Professor, Applied Mathematics Program, Dept. of Engineering and 
Society
     Affiliated Faculty, Dept. of Statistics
     University of Virginia

     Advisor, The Liberty Coalition
     University of Virginia

     Region 5 Representative, Libertarian National Committee

P.S.:  I experienced some difficulty regarding an internet connection 
yesterday and earlier this morning; I don't know whether the problem 
will recur.  Thus, I may not be able to respond promptly to messages.
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On 2/23/2019 9:14 AM, Richard Longstreth via Lnc-business wrote:
> I have had questions about this as well from state chairs given it has been
> months since Wes's resignation was announced at our September meeting. I
> have only been able to tell them that I believe the applications were under
> review - a very generic answer.
>
> Where are we? Do we have an estimated timeline? Is it possible we meet
> candidates at our March meeting? Will the LNC be voting at the next
> meeting? Will the LNC be waiting until July to meet and approve of the next
> ED?
>
> Some clarification and expectations would be nice to pass onto inquiring
> minds.
>
> Richard Longstreth
> Region 1 Representative (AK, AZ, CO, KS, MT, NM, OR, HI, UT, WA, WY)
> Libertarian National Committee
> richard.longstreth at lp.org
> 931.538.9300
>
>
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