Klontz appointed as Sequim director of public works

The city of Sequim has named Matt Klontz as director of public works.

The city of Sequim has named Matt Klontz as director of public works.

SEQUIM — The city of Sequim has named Matt Klontz as director of public works.

Klontz has been the department’s interim director since David Garlington retired in January.

Klontz, a licensed engineer, has been the city engineer and assistant director of public works since 2015.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Washington State University in Pullman and a Master of Science in construction management from the University of Washington in Seattle.

“Matt has strong character and is a passionate and valuable member of the Sequim team,” said Charisse Deschenes, the interim city manager. “He is a great steward of city resources, and I’m looking forward to working with him closely in his new role.”

For more information, call Deschenes at 360-681-3432 or email cdeschenes@sequimwa.gov.

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