City Manager's Office
City Manager - Matthew Huish
Matthew Huish began employment as Sequim City Manager on November 1, 2021. Matt previously served as Chief Administrative Officer for Sandy, Utah. Before working in local government, Matt enjoyed an extensive and successful career in the healthcare industry in both the public and private sectors. His career includes serving as a corporate officer in a Fortune 500 public company, an administrator at the University of Utah Medical Center, and owner/operator of multiple start-up ventures.
Matt's years in the medical field developed a unique and valuable skill set for his work in local government through his training in root cause analysis and corrective action planning. His decision-making is data-driven, relying on analytics to support continuous process improvement. Matt enjoys operations, business strategy, and innovation. He is best known for his business acumen and championing the use of technology to support efficiencies and improve employee, resident, and business satisfaction.
When Matt is not working to make Sequim the most sought-after city to work, live, and play in, he is taking advantage of Sequim's easy access to outdoor recreation as an avid cyclist, swimmer, sailor, and hiker. He loves spending time with his wife, Sandra, and their extended family.
Matt grew up in Tacoma, where he graduated from Stadium High School and the University of Puget Sound. He is excited to "get back" to the Northwest, where he can "give back" through his commitment to community service.
The City Manager is hired by and serves at the pleasure of the Sequim City Council. His role is to implement and operationalize their policies. He also collaborates with the City Council on strategic planning, presents a proposed annual budget, and oversees all city departments to ensure the effective and efficient operations of municipal services.