Council Profiles

Mayor

Gary Forcier

Gary Forcier is a lifelong resident of Hutchinson. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1977. In 1988, Gary purchased a small business, Crow River Glass. Gary and his wife Angie have raised three sons in Hutchinson including, Dan, AJ and Jon.

Gary was a volunteer firefighter for the Hutchinson Fire Department for 23 years obtaining the highest rank of Assistant Chief. He is an active referee for wrestling and was a coach for Silver Lake, Glencoe-Silver Lake, and Hutchinson High School wrestling. As a business owner and an elected official, he has sponsored youth athletics in Hutchinson.

In 2008, Gary received the Distinguished Service Award from the Hutchinson Jaycees. He was elected to the Hutchinson City Council in 2012. Gary was elected Mayor of Hutchinson in November, 2014 and took office in January of 2015.

Airport Commission, HRA Board, Hutchinson Downtown Association, Fire Relief Association, Resource Allocation Committee.

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Council Members

Patrick May

I have been a sales representative for 35 + years.  I’m married to Joy (40 years).  We have three children, Katie, Jon (Brittini) and Michael (Kaitlin) and we have four grandchildren and one golden retriever, Duffy.

I have been involved in numerous local organizations throughout the years, Hutchinson Jaycee’s, Ducks Unlimited, Hutch Wrestling Club, Church Council, Phoenix Drumline, Hutchinson Elks, and River Song Music Festival.

I have always enjoyed and wanted to give back to this community.  My hobbies are motorcycling, hunting, reading, and most of all spending time with our four grandchildren.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Public Arts Commission, Wage Committee, EDA Board.

Dave Sebesta

 I’ve been part of Hutchinson since moving from Laramie, Wyoming, in 1990 to manage Great Plains lumberyard. Before this, I volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army.  After my honorable discharge, I began my career in the retail lumber industry helping people build homes and businesses. Recently, I celebrated 30 years of marriage with my wife, Jan.  We have five children, four sons and one daughter, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. My involvement in the community includes the Hutchinson Lions Club, 35 years; Independent Order of Odd Fellows, 25 years; Aveyron Home Board, 19 years; American Legion; member of St. Anastasia and usher coordinator; and a board member of Three Links Care Center in Northfield, Minnesota.

Planning Commission, Joint Planning Board, Mid-Minnesota Development Commission, Wage Committee.

Tim Burley

 Service and continued service to our Nation and Community have always been my greatest passions.  I am Tim Burley, a United States Army Honorably Discharged and Disabled Veteran.  Hutchinson became home when I met my wife, Jennifer, a life-long resident of Hutchinson, back in 2012. We have 6 sons and 2 grandchildren, 2 boys and as my wife says, “Finally a granddaughter”. After traveling to many countries, cities, and states throughout the world, I finally decided Hutchinson would be “Home”.

I have served on the City Council in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin and have served as an Organizational Trainer for Citizens Network for Foreign Affairs, working with former Soviet States as they have transitioned from Communism, in reorganization of their current Democratic based systems in Agriculture, Trade, Banking, and Insurance.

I currently serve as the Director for Saluting Community Heroes, a Hutchinson based Veteran’s Crisis Assistance Organization, specializing in fundraising for Veteran’s Crisis, as well as the Founder of Welcomehome.vet, a Veteran transition initiative developed and piloted in Hutchinson, to increase Veteran awareness in the areas of economic development, entrepreneurial skills, and reintegration into our community. I also served as the Hutchinson American Legion Post 96 commander for 4 years and am currently the Post Veteran Service Officer and Finance Officer. I have also filled roles in Public Affairs, Marketing, and Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation.

I have also been active the McLeod County Relay for Life, coached youth soccer, and volunteered with many other organizations that make Hutchinson a great place to live.

My free time is often filled with family, golf, photography, and writing.

Library Board, Sustainability Advisory Board.

Chad Czmowski

Chad Czmowski is the owner and manager of Outdoor Motion Bike Shop in downtown Hutchinson. He has owned the shop since 2003. Prior to working at Outdoor Motion, Czmowski worked at Quality Bicycle Products in Bloomington, MN. Chad earned a B.S. in Social Studies education from the University of North Dakota in 2002. In his free time Chad enjoys kayaking, motorcycling, and camping.

Council Vice President, EDA Board, PRCE Advisory Board, Resource Allocation Committee.