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LENEXA NAMES THREE NEW DIRECTORS TO LEAD REORGANIZED CITY DEPARTMENTS

Lenexa has named new directors to lead three city departments that recently underwent changes as part of the city’s reorganization: Community Development, Public Works, which has been renamed the Municipal Services Department and Information Technology, which has been renamed the Enterprise Systems and Technology Department. The restructure was part of the city’s strategic plan to address budget challenges while continuing to provide quality service to the community.

The new directors are David Knopick, Community Development Director; Chuck Williams, Municipal Services Director; and, Andrew Davey, Enterprise Systems and Technology Director. The Governing Body made the appointments at the Jan. 5 council meeting.

David Knopick, Community Development Director
Knopick, who has served as the assistant community development director for the City of Lenexa since 2008, brings more than 22 years of planning and community development experience to the city. Prior to joining Lenexa, Knopick was a principal in the Urban Planning Studio for Gould Evans LLC in Kansas City. His other experience includes working in planning and development departments for the cities of Wichita, Kan., Pocatello, Idaho, and Chickasha, Okla. Knopick, who has served as interim director since September, began his new position on Jan. 6.

The reorganized Community Development Department facilitates both public and private development in the community through planning, public projects, community standards, licensing and high-quality building practices. The department was expanded to include the engineering and inspection services for public infrastructure and facilities, which was previously managed in Public Works, to improve efficiency and help foster even better development in the future.

Chuck Williams, Municipal Services Director
Williams brings to the city 34 years experience in all aspects of public works, including transportation, street, traffic, and fleet and facility maintenance. Williams started his career working on public works projects in Manhattan, Kan. He worked his way up through the department in increasingly responsible positions and was appointed public works director in 2002. Williams then served as public works director for the City of Gladstone, Mo. from 2005 to the present. His first day with the city will be Jan. 25.

Lenexa’s reorganized Municipal Services Department will focus on maintaining the city’s public infrastructure including streets, facilities, infrastructure and equipment. The department is responsible for taking care of the city’s public investments while enhancing efforts in sustainability.

Andrew Davey, Enterprise Systems and Technology Director
Davey brings about 20 years of technology, networking and business experience to Lenexa. Most recently, Davey worked as the senior manager of technology and operations development for Sprint Nextel Corp. in Overland Park. Prior to that, he held positions with American General Life and Accident in Nashville, Tenn., Johnson County, Kan. government, Puritan-Bennett Corp. in Lenexa, and Blue Valley School District in Overland Park. His first day with the city will be Jan. 20.

The restructured Enterprise Systems and Technology Department combines the city’s information technology and network management with the city’s geographic information systems division, which previously operated within the Administration Department. The department oversees a variety of technologies used throughout the organization, enabling the city to continue its tradition of providing innovative solutions and efficient service to the community.

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