The Colleyville City Council has named a lone finalist for the city manager position. Jerry Ducay is a former village administrator from the Village of Frankfort, Illinois, a community of 22,000 people in Chicago’s southwestern municipal area, according to a city news release. He is expected to be formally approved at the May Jerry Ducay on May 11 was named the lone finalist for the Colleyville city manager position.[/caption] 16 council meeting. He will replace City Manager Jennifer Fadden, who will hold the role until June 2. Ducay holds an Economic Development Council certification from the National Development Council and has more than 26 years of government experience. “Jerry’s impeccable professional reputation and his vast experience in managing communities comparable to Colleyville, made him an excellent choice to lead the organization,” Mayor Richard Newton said. “The City Council and I put a high priority on transparent leadership and conservative fiscal stewardship, and Jerry’s visionary and grounded management style is the perfect fit for Colleyville. As the city continues to develop, it is important that we protect our future and we believe Jerry has the background and expertise to lead the city’s high-performing team through open communication and prudent strategic planning.” Ducay has previously served on multiple state and regional boards, chaired a municipal investment pool managing $2.2 billion in local funds and taught as an adjunct faculty member of South Suburban College, according to the news release. He has a doctorate of education from Olivet Nazarene University, an MBA from Governors State University and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Illinois State University. The City Council chose Ducay from an applicant pool of more 50 candidates from 21 states and one foreign country.