Member Updates

At the April 1, 2024 public meeting, City Manager Norbert Klopsch informed Oakwood City Council of his intent to retire in November 2024, culminating a 32-year career with the city.

Mr. Klopsch joined the city staff on November 2, 1992 as City Engineer. In 2000, he was promoted to Director of Engineering and Public Works, and on April 1, 2002, Mr. Klopsch was appointed City Manager. Prior to joining Oakwood staff, Mr. Klopsch worked at LJB Engineers, a local civil engineering firm, and before that he served five years as an officer in the United States Army.

“I moved to Oakwood five months before joining city staff and have thoroughly enjoyed both living in and working for this wonderful community over so many years”, said Norbert Klopsch. “I look forward to continuing to lead city staff and to completing several important public projects over my final months as City Manager.”

OCMA Vice President-elect Dan Wendt was named to the Dayton Business Journal’s 40 under 40.

Read the article: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/03/15/dbj-names-2024-forty-under-40-winners.html

Brad Townsend, who served as the City Manager in West Carrollton from 2007 to 2023 was approved for Lifetime Membership in OCMA at the 2024 Annual Conference.

Brian Humphress was approved for Lifetime Membership at the 2024 OCMA Annual Conference. Brian has served as a Senior Advisor for OCMA since 2019. During his public service career Brian served as the Village Manager in Johnstown, Ohio (1998-2001), City Manager in Willard, Ohio (2001-2014), and as the Executive Director of the Miami Valley Communication Council (2014-2019).

Dana McDaniel, the former City Manager from Dublin, Ohio was approved for Lifetime membership in OCMA at the 2024 Annual Conference. Dana worked for Dublin from 2004 until his retirement in 2022, including as City Manager from 2015 thru 2022. Dana also served on the OCMA Board from 2019 to 2022.

Worthington City Council is pleased to announce its intent to name Robyn Stewart as the next City Manager for the City of Worthington. Stewart has served as Acting City Manager for over a year since the departure of Matt Greeson in December 2022 and as Worthington’s Assistant City Manager for over 15 years. Council is expected to introduce legislation at its March 4, 2024 meeting and vote on her appointment and contract on March 18. 

Stewart has a proven background in budgeting, capital planning, economic development, community engagement and city service delivery. She is active in a number of regional and professional organizations including the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, Central Ohio Mayors and Managers Association, the International City/Couty Management Association, and is past-president of the Ohio City/County Management Association. She will be the first woman to serve as City Manager for the City of Worthington.

Stewart grew up in Columbus, Ohio, graduating from West High School and then Wittenberg University. She has a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the University of Kansas. Prior to coming to Worthington in 2008, Stewart served local governments in the Kansas City metro area, including the cities of Leavenworth and Overland Park, Kansas and also as a local government consultant. 

“Robyn Stewart is a respected and talented leader with an in-depth knowledge of City operations and services and established relationships in our community and with our staff,” said City Council President Rachael Dorothy. “The search for Worthington’s next City Manager was of vital importance and City Council wanted to take the time to make sure we had the right person in place to lead our organization and community into the future. We are grateful to Robyn for serving in the acting role and are excited to promote her to be our next City Manager.” 

“I am very excited to continue leading this organization and community where I have lived and worked for 15 years,” said Stewart.  “We have many talented leaders, staff and community members and it will be a privilege to serve as city manager.”

City Council worked with consulting firm Management Advisory Group on the search process which began last spring.