Nicole Lance is the CEO of Interim Public Management. A seasoned local government executive with more than 20 years of experience leading and supporting local governments and public-sector organizations across the country, Nicole is also a nationally recognized leadership strategist, executive coach, speaker, and facilitator. She has been a member of the International City and County Management Association (ICMA) for over 20 years, volunteering as an executive coach through their CoachConnect program, served as President for the Arizona City and County Management Association, and is the co-founder of Arizona Women Leading Government. She is thrilled to serve communities through interim executive placement services by finding them exactly the right person they need at the time they need it most.

Nicole has served in senior municipal leadership roles, including Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Public Works Director, Parks, Recreation and Libraries Director, Intergovernmental Relations Director, and Budget Manager. Throughout her career, she has overseen complex operations, multimillion-dollar budgets, large teams, infrastructure and utility systems, and high-profile community initiatives in rapidly growing communities ranging from 40,000 to more than 265,000 residents. Her experience spans a broad range of municipal functions, giving her a uniquely comprehensive understanding of local government operations, leadership, and organizational dynamics.

Today, Nicole leads Interim Public Management and Lance Strategies, bringing together her deep public-sector expertise, leadership development background, and passion for helping organizations navigate change with confidence, ethics, and clarity. Her work has supported municipalities, counties, special districts, tribal governments, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations throughout the United States and Canada.