Joplin, MO has a new City Manager.

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Congratulations, Nick Edwards!

Nick Edwards is the new city manager for the city of Joplin, Missouri. The announcement was made by Joplin Mayor Gary Shaw in a press conference held in Joplin.

The Mayor began working with Strategic Government Resources to find candidates after former city manager, Sam Anselm resigned in March 2019.

Nick Edwards

  • 2010 – 2019 – Lee’s Summit, MO
  • Assistant City Manager (2017 – 2019)
  • Director of Administration (2015 – 2017)
  • Assistant to the City Manager (2014- 2015)
  • Management Analyst (2011 – 2014)
  • Public Works Management Analyst (2010 – 2011)
  • Master of Public Administration, Missouri State University
  • Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Southwest Missouri State University
  • ICMA member
  • United States Marine Corps (1999 – 2003)

Click here for more details and video of the press conference.