HARVEY COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS
NEWTON, Kan. - Harvey County has selected Kevin Frymire as its next administrator. He will begin in that capacity May 27.
The Harvey County Commission approved Frymire’s hiring at a special meeting on Wednesday.
“The administrator role carries many challenges in county government. We were excited to have several qualified candidates for the position,” said Commission Chairman Don Schroeder. “Kevin stood out for his professionalism, budgeting experience and leadership. As a board, we feel extremely confident in Kevin as he leads our organization for many years to come.”
Frymire brings to Harvey County executive-level experience from the private sector.
A licensed nursing home administrator, Frymire currently serves as the executive director of Dove Estates, an assisted living community in Goddard. He was named to that role in 2018. Previously, he was the executive director for Villa Maria.
Frymire’s leadership positions combined experiences in project management, human resources and financial management, key traits he is eager to follow through on with Harvey County.
“I’m looking forward to working with our department heads as we continue to develop a common goal for Harvey County,” Frymire said. “We’re beholden to the taxpayers, and I want to make sure they’re getting value added for what they’re putting into the county. I want to do right by them.”
Frymire holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wichita State University. He is a graduate of Newton High School, and has resided in Newton for more than 30 years.
“This is my home. I have a vested interest in making sure all of the cities in Harvey County do well,” Frymire said. “I’m enthusiastic to start this role as we continue to establish Harvey County as a leader in our region and across the heartland.”
Frymire will fill the administrator position that became open with the resignation of Anthony Swartzendruber at the end of 2024. Shannon Kingsley has served as the interim administrator in that time. She will continue in her role as assistant administrator and director of finance.