City Manager

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The Two Rivers City Council has appointed Kyle Kordell to serve as Two Rivers’ next City Manager. 
Mr. Kordell was sworn in at the August 4, 2025 City Council meeting, replacing Greg Buckley, who retired on August 15, 2025 after 30 years of service as Two Rivers’ City Manager.

Mr. Kordell has served the Village of Lake Zurich, Illinois, a community of nearly 20,000 people located in suburban Lake County, Illinois, for the past 12 years.

Following completion of his Master of Public Administration degree at Northern Illinois University in May 2013, he joined Lake Zurich as a Management Analyst. He has since been promoted to the positions of Assistant to the Village Manager (2016) and Director of Management Services/Deputy Village Clerk (2023).

A native of Southeast Michigan, Kordell earned his Bachelor of Applied Sociology degree from Eastern Michigan University in 2011.

In Lake Zurich, he has collaborated with the village’s management team to plan, organize and direct municipal operations, while also working with the mayor and other elected officials to pursue the village’s strategic
priorities. He has provided management and analytical support to the Village Manager’s Office as well as technical and administrative work for department directors on key projects.    Kordell’s roles with the village have included public relations officer, environmental sustainability manager, Main Street business liaison, industrial growth strategist, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) officer and deputy village clerk.

Major projects cited by Kordell in his current position include collaboration on a new village comprehensive plan; development of the village’s eco-sustainability initiatives and 20-year capital improvement plan; downtown marketing and lease management for village-owned properties ; and creation and implementation of Lake Zurich’s 409-acre industrial TIF District with multiple industrial redevelopment projects.

He has had notable accomplishments in a variety of resident engagement activities, including development of an e-newsletter with impressive reach into the community.  He also provided staff support for village board-initiated referenda for home rule authority and new revenue streams to support local infrastructure investment.

In announcing Kyle Kordell’s appointment, Two Rivers City Council President Scott Stechmesser offered the following statement on behalf of the City Council:

“We are looking forward to welcoming Kyle to our community, and the City Council is excited to collaborate with him. We believe his expertise will be invaluable in moving our city forward and building a better future for all the citizens of Two Rivers.”

Addressing the opportunities that lie ahead for Two Rivers, Kordell stated:

“I’m honored to serve as the next City Manager of Two Rivers. This community is built on a foundation of hard-working people and resilience—and I believe Two Rivers’ greatest moments are in front of it. This City doesn’t need to be big; it just needs to be the best version of itself it can be. I’m committed to ensuring transparent communications and listening to diverse perspectives as we shape the future of Two Rivers together.”

The City Council was assisted in its city manager recruitment and selection process by Public Administration Associates (PAA) of Whitewater, Wisconsin.