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The appointment was announced at the Town Council meeting Monday evening.

Kitzrow comes to Easton after serving as the Salisbury city administrator since 2023 and as the deputy city administrator since 2017.

As Easton town manager, he will be responsible for overseeing all town operations, acting as a leader to personnel and serving as a key point of contact for the mayor, town leadership, Town Council and residents of Easton.

“Every new beginning comes from the courage to let go of the familiar,� Kitzrow said in a news release from the town. “As I step into the role of town manager for Easton, I do so with great excitement for the opportunities that lie ahead.�

Kitzrow brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role with 19 years served in local government, including seven years in executive leadership roles.

After obtaining his bachelor’s degree at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2005, Kitzrow began a career in community administration by serving as a recreation program director and later a recreation superintendent for Wicomico County before landing his role as deputy city administrator for the Salisbury in 2017.

In his roles as Salisbury deputy city administrator and city administrator, Kitzrow championed many projects and initiatives, including:

• The establishment of the Arts, Business and Culture Department, promoting tourism, revitalization and economic growth.
• The introduction of THRIVE, an employee health and wellness plan designed to holistically improve the physical, mental and emotional well-being of city staff.
• The launching of two youth community centers, which now serve hundreds of youths while fostering growth and community engagement.
• The recruitment of top talent in numerous critical roles throughout the organization, including police chief and fire chief.
• Overseeing teams that secured over $25 million in state and federal grants.

“This was an extensive process, because we wanted to get the right person for the job,� Mayor Megan Cook said in the news release. “We partnered with Sumter, a local government consulting firm, to assist us with the search for not just qualified, but really exceptional candidates. We received applicants from all around the country, and as luck would have it, found the best prospect right here on the Shore. We’re so excited to have Mr. Kitzrow’s leadership and expertise on our team here in Easton, and I am excited to work with him on helping our great town continue to thrive.�

The search for a new town manager began in August 2024 with Easton Police Chief Alan Lowrey filling in as acting town manager throughout the process.

“Chief Lowrey stepped up for us in such a big way,� Cook added. “Our staff and our town have been so lucky to have his outstanding leadership over these last several months — I can’t overstate how important his time here has been for us during this transition.�

Kitzrow’s appointment was approved by the Town Council at its meeting on Monday, and he is scheduled to begin serving as Easton town manager on July 7.