Reno City Manager Andrew Clinger announced today the appointment of two staff members in the City Manager’s office.
Kate Thomas, former director of the Office of Management and Budget, has been appointed as the City of Reno’s new Assistant City Manager. Thomas will continue to oversee the Office of Management and Budget, as well as Parks, Recreation and Community Services, Special Events and Governmental Affairs. Visit Reno.gov to read more about Thomas’ professional background.
In addition, Clinger has changed work functions within the City Manager’s Office. Maureen McKissick, former Strategic Development Administrator, has been appointed to the position of Assistant to the City Manager. McKissick will continue to oversee several significant programs and initiatives including the Smarter Region project and Federal Legislative affairs. Visit Reno.gov to read more about McKissick’s professional background.
Assistant City Manager Bill Thomas will continue to oversee Public Works, Community Development, Economic Development, and Redevelopment. Deanna Gescheider, Director of the Office of Communications and Community Engagement, will remain on the executive staff and report directly to Clinger.
“I am committed to structuring this organization so that we may best serve the needs of this community in support of the City Council priorities,” Clinger said. “The people on the executive staff are the type of inspirational and motivated leaders the City of Reno needs as we move forward into an exciting chapter in our region’s history.”
