Leadership Appointments: Oct. 9-15, 2025

October 15, 2025

Ohio – John Crusey has been selected as the next city manager for Sidney. He brings extensive experience in public service, previously working as a code enforcement officer, former city manager for Tipp City and former city manager for Vandalia.

Florida – David Stafford has been announced as the next city administrator for Pensacola. Stafford, a public servant with deep ties to the local region, will lead the city’s coordinating departments, execute the mayor’s agenda and keep complex capital projects on schedule.

California – Tim Scholefield has been named the new information technology and systems manager for the city of South Pasadena. He brings over 20 years of experience to the role and will leader strategic initiatives for the city and its leadership.

North Carolina – Christie Burris will step down from her role as chief data officer for the North Carolina Department of Information Technology. Burris has served in this capacity for nearly a decade. The agency will seek a replacement for Burris to lead the state’s technology and digital initiatives.

Maine – Ryan Pelletier has been confirmed as the next city administrator for the city of Saco. Pelletier, an administrator veteran, will lead the city much as he did with Aroostook County as county administrator and Madawaska as town manager.

Maryland – Anne Sparks has been named the director of aging and transportation for Queen Anne’s County. In her new role, she will continue to expand awareness and initiatives to help residents of all ages prepare for longer lives and age in place.

Colorado – Bob McDonald has been appointed as the new environmental health services director for the county of Larimer. McDonald brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in public health, having previously served as Executive Director of the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment.

California – Amanda Bohl has been appointed to the Delta Protection Commission as the next executive director. Bohl, an economic development expert, will lead the commission as it protects regional assets and advances economic development.

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