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Finalists announced for St. Joseph city manager

By Greg Bebermeyer

12/05/2024

(KNZA)--The search for next city manager of St. Joseph, Missouri has been narrowed to four finalists.

The city said in a news release that the finalists were selected following a nationwide search that produced a field of 26 candidates from 15 states.

The finalists include:

Robert Cowell, who mostly recently served as city manager for Roanoke, Virginia and has more than 30 years of experience in local government management.

Jason Gage, who has served as city manger of Springfield, Missouri since 2018 and has more than 25 years experience in local government.

Darron Leiker, who was the long-time city manager of Wichita Falls, Texas

Mike Schumacher, who is the current city administrator for Lebanon Missouri and has worked in local government for more than 34 years.

The four finalists have been invited to participate in an onsite interview process scheduled for December 10-11. The two-day process will include a community tour, engagement sessions with City staff and community members, and extensive interviews by the City Council.

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