Lynn Markland has 32 years of experience in local government. Before accepting the appointment as city manager of Fenton in July 2008, Markland served as city manager of Durand for 15 years. Previously, he was city manager in Sandusky, Michigan. While in Durand, he served as a board member for the Planning Commission, Durand Union Station, Inc., and the Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership.
Markland has served the Michigan Municipal League as a regional chair, chairman of the Legislative and Urban Affairs Committee, and as chairman of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee. He has also served as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Michigan Municipal League, is a former board member of the Michigan Municipal Executives, and has worked on various committees of that organization. He is also a member of ICMA.
His civic involvement includes serving as a board member of the Lions Club, Optimist Club (past president), and Rotary Club. He has also served on the boards of Chambers of Commerce and is a past president of the Durand Area Chamber of Commerce.
A graduate of Central Michigan University, Markland has a passion for local government. He has created vibrant, active downtowns in the communities he has served and has led collaborative efforts to seek solutions for local issues.