Interim City Manager Jacob Wood has appointed Ron Marsh as thenew Director of Public Works. The search generated 24 candidatesfrom across the country.
Mr. Marsh brings 34 years of management experience to the City ofSalina. He served as the administrative manager for Sedwick County Public Works for over 18 years before moving into city administration in the Kansas communities of Clearwater and Abilene. He served as city administrator for the City of Clearwater for over 3 years and most recently as city manager for the City of Abilene since 2021. Along with his public management experience, Mr. Marsh served in the UnitedStates Army for over 5 years including roles in leadership and training.He holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Management from theUnited States Military Academy in West Point, New York, and is a graduate of the Kansas University Public Management Center Certified Public Manager Program.
Interim City Manager Wood states, "Ron’s extensive public works and project management experience will provide a seamless transition for our Public Works Department. He understands both operations and administration, and we are excited for him to apply his strategic leadership in our organization.”
Mr. Marsh succeeds Jim Teutsch, who retired in March after serving the City of Salina for over 17 years. Mr. Marsh will join the management team in late June.