He took no salary hike for the temporary boost in power and prestige. No salary appears in advertisements which have appeared in ads placed in local newspapers, The Wall Street Journal, and management trade publications. Trustee Evelyn Vandermark said the 82 applications received have been narrowed down to 25. Interviewing has not yet started. Vandermark expressed hope that it will begin in August and be concluded quickly, voicing concern over the wisdom of running for long without a permanent manager in place.
Most applicants have masters degrees in business administration.
A few have doctorates, Friedland said, who noted the pending applicants have a span of experience ranging from 7 to 20 years. All have backgrounds in management and finance. While applications are among in from all around the nation, Friedland said he would prefer to hire a local resident if one were qualified and willing. Cummings lived in the Town of Wallkill, in Orange County, failing to his keep his promise to move to Monticello. He did not have a written contract.