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James Smith — Maine

Maine – Bar Harbor has chosen James Smith to fill their vacant town manager position. Smith has served as the city of Brewer’s assistant city manager for a decade and will begin his new position on Nov. 13. He will officially succeed previous Town Manager
October 27, 2023

Richard Spiczka — Minnesota

Minnesota – Richard Spiczka has been nominated by the Bemidji City Council as the new city manager. Selected on Oct. 2, Spiczka will replace Nate Mathews in the city manager position. Currently serving as the city manager for Pequot Lakes, Spiczka will assume his role
October 27, 2023

Dalaney Thomas — Arkansas

Arkansas – Dalaney Thomas has been named the director of tourism for the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. Thomas was appointed to the position by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Oct. 23. 
October 27, 2023

Amber Holloway — Ohio

Ohio – Amber Holloway will replace Brad Townsend as the city manager for West Carrollton on Dec. 17. Holloway is currently serving as the assistant city manager for the city of Vandalia. Holloway brings nine years of public sector experience to the role. 
October 27, 2023

Jonathan Walker — Alabama

Alabama – Jonathan Walker has been appointed by the city of Gulf Shores as the new city administrator. Walker brings 26 years of development, management and administration experience to the position, most recently serving as the city manager for the city of Chamblee, Georgia. Walker
October 27, 2023

Jennifer Swezey — Oklahoma

Oklahoma – The city of Sand Springs officially swore in Jennifer Swezey as its new assistant city manager on Oct. 23. Most recently serving as the assistant city manager in Muskogee since 2021, Swezey has been working as Sand Springs’ assistant city manager since Oct.
October 27, 2023

Laura Storrs appointed as Amarillo’s interim deputy city manager

Amarillo Interim City Manager Andrew Freeman appointed Laura Storrs to interim deputy city manager Sept. 21. Storrs has worked with the city of Amarillo since 2006, most recently as finance director.   As the interim deputy city manager, Storrs will be responsible for fulfilling
September 29, 2023

Marlin hires Keith Whitfield as their new city manager

The Marlin City Council unanimously approved Keith Whitfield as its city manager. Whitfield is leaving his current position in the city of Daingerfield, where he has served as the city manager for two years.   He brings 11 years of public service experience
September 29, 2023

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Wyoming – The Casper City Council appointed Ray Pacheco as mayor. Pacheco, who succeeds Bruce Knell, previously served as mayor in 2018 and 2022.   California – Dr. Robert Verdi was appointed as the Moreno Valley Unified School District’s interim superintendent of school on Sept. 19. Verdi has 18
September 27, 2023