City Of Concord Hires A New Director Of Real Estate Assessments

CONCORD, NH — During the next two months, there will be some shuffling in the city’s assessment department due to a long-time employee retiring.

Kathryn Temchack, who has been the director for many years, will retire at the end of August. A new director, Jonathan Rice, has been hired to start on Oct. 3. In between, Susan Golden, will serve as the interim director.

Rice, who is a native to the city, has “many years of experience” in both assessing and appraising, officials said. Most recently, he was the chief assessor for the city of Rochester.

“We are happy to welcome Mr. Rice to the city of Concord as he takes over the leadership of the Department,” City Manager Tom Aspell said. “We wish Kathy Temchack all the best on her retirement and know that she is leaving the department in great hands.”

Temchack has worked for Concord since December 2003, according to her LinkedIn profile. She also worked for the city of Laconia for 16 years.

Rice holds a bachelor of science undergraduate degree from Keene State College and a master of business administration from UNH.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Rice has served Rochester for five years. Before that, he spent about nine years working for private real estate assessing and appraisal companies. Rice was also a tax consultant for seven years and a real estate appraiser for three years.

“I am honored to be named as Concord’s new Director of Real Estate Assessments,” he said. “I look forward to assuming my position on the city’s dedicated management team, working with the hardworking department staff, and earning the trust of Concord property owners.”

According to the city, Rice will earn around $122,000 when he starts. Last year, Temchack’s salary was about $124,000.

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