“Local government is the most accessible level of government for citizens. Therefore, we need to attract and retain the most responsive, talented and ethical people to manage our community's services.”
“Local government is the most accessible level of government for citizens. Therefore, we need to attract and retain the most responsive, talented and ethical people to manage our community's services.”
Chicago Office:
100 N. Waukegan Road
Suite 211
Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044
847-234-0005 info@pargroupltd.com
Mark J. Morien
Mark Morien is Vice President of The PAR Group, specializing in both executive search and management consulting assignments. He has 25 years of experience in local government administration, including service with several municipalities in the Chicago area, including Northfield, Downers Grove, Glencoe and Glenview.
From 1991 to 2006, Mr. Morien served as Village Manager for Northfield, Illinois, a suburb noted for its high level of municipal service to residents as well as its business community. During his tenure there, Mr. Morien was instrumental in the creation of job descriptions, the development of a personnel manual, and the establishment of a pay and classification system (with the assistance of The PAR Group). Prior to Northfield, Mr. Morien served as Deputy Village Manager for four years in Downers Grove, Illinois, a rapidly growing community in DuPage County. As Deputy Village Manager, he was in charge of day-to-day operations for the organization.
Mr. Morien has served on various state boards and committees, with his last position being Director with Metro Managers. In 2002, Mr. Morien was recognized as IAMMA Supervisor of the Year and in 2004, he was named Manager of the Year by Northern Illinois University.
After receiving his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Mr. Morien earned a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Northern Illinois University and a Master’s degree in Political Science from Marquette University. In addition, he attended the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and the Senior Executive Institute at the University of Virginia.
