Kalamazoo County Government
Kevin Catlin is an experienced local government administrator currently serving as the County Administrator and Controller for Kalamazoo County Government since May 2022, providing central management and leadership for the county. Previously, Kevin held roles such as County Administrator for Boone County, Illinois, where oversight included day-to-day operations and fiscal management, and City Manager for the City of Springfield, responsible for administrative functions and services. Additional experience includes assistant city manager in Brookings, management analyst in Tulsa, and technical manager for the Illinois Department of Transportation. Kevin holds a Doctor of Public Administration, a Master of Public Administration, and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, all from the University of Illinois Springfield, along with a high school diploma specializing in World Language & International Studies.
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Kalamazoo County Government
Kalamazoo County Government builds the foundation for a safe and healthy community through the collaborative efforts of elected officials and dedicated individuals. Opportunities are created for all citizens to enjoy peace of mind and enhanced quality of life through the provision of needed services and programs. MISSION The mission of Kalamazoo County government is to provide responsive, innovative and cost effective services. PRINCIPLES To achieve our mission, Kalamazoo County government adheres to the following principles: • treat citizens with dignity, respect, honesty and fairness. • foster an accessible and responsive process for citizen involvement. • improve citizen understanding of the role and structure of county government. • promote effective and responsive Board decision-making. • encourage a spirit of teamwork. • exercise the highest standards of financial stewardship and accountability, assuring financial integrity. • respect the independence and interrelationships among all governmental units. • seek opportunities to collaborate with other public and private institutions in Southwest Michigan. • adopt a pro-active, innovative, nontraditional approach to program development and implementation. • strengthen the diversity and improve the stability of the community economic base.