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City Administrator/Engineer Tom Stehn

417-256-7176  tom.stehn@westplains.gov

City Administrator / Engineer Tom Stehn P.E. joined the City of West Plains as City Administrator and Engineer in September 2011.

City Clerk/PR Director Mallory Snodgras

417-256-7176  Mallory.Snodgras@westplains.gov

Public Relations Director/City Clerk Mallory Snodgras began working for the City of West Plains in August, 2008. She is the official record keeper of the city. The only charge for information is the actual cost of research and copying. Mallory can answer general code questions, prepares the agenda for the City Council meetings and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings. Mallory is also the Public Relations Director for the City of West Plains, representing the city to the press and public as spokesperson. For information on a meeting or to have an item put on the agenda, or to arrange a city facility tour, please contact Mallory at City Hall.

Finance Director Todd Harman

417-256-7176  todd.harman@westplains.gov

Public Works Director Jeff Hanshaw

Public Works Director Jeff Hanshaw joined the City of West Plains in October, 1992. As Public Works Director, his responsibilities include the strategic and daily planning over the following departments: Electric, Fiber, Water, Sewer, Water Treatment Plant, Waste Water Treatment Plant, and Sanitation.

417-256-7176  jhanshaw@westplains.gov

West Plains Police Chief/Emergency Management Director Stephen Monticelli

417-256-2244  stephen.monticelli@westplains.gov

Police Chief Stephen Monticelli came to the City of West Plains in November, 2018. Stephen has a 39-year career in law enforcement, and also serves as the Emergency Management Director. He believes effective law enforcement requires a strong partnership with the community.

Fire Chief Roy Sims

417-256-2424   roy.sims@westplainsfd.org

Fire Chief Roy Sims was hired as a full-time firefighter in West Plains in June, 1999. Roy was promoted to Assistant Chief in 2001, and named Fire Chief in 2017.

Community Services Director Todd Shanks

417-256-7176   todd.shanks@westplains.gov

Community Services Director Todd Shanks began working for the City of West Plains in May, 2013. Todd oversees the City's Marketing and Tourism efforts, and as head of Community Services he also assists with Public Relations, the West Plains Public Library, the West Plains Civic Center, the Parks Department, the North Terra Golf Course, and the West Plains Senior Center.

Planning Director Emily Gibson

417-256-7176   emily.gibson@westplains.gov

Personnel Clerk Sherri Cromer

417-256-7176  personnel@westplains.gov

Personnel Clerk Sherri Cromer has been with the City of West Plains since July, 2005. Sherri's responsibilities include Payroll, pre-employment testing and orientations for new employees, and other related Human Resources duties.

Animal Control Officer Brad Vannada

417-255-1860

Building Official Dustin Harrison

417-256-7176  dustin.harrison@westplains.gov

Code Enforcement Officer Tracy Morris

417-256-7176  tracy.morris@westplains.gov

Code Enforcement Officer Tracy Morris  started with the City in June, 2014. Tracy notifies the public of property maintenance and dangerous building ordinances adopted by the City of West Plains for the safety, health and well-being of the community. As Code Enforcement Officer, Tracy enforces these ordinances through Municipal Court proceedings and/or City Council hearings when necessary to achieve compliance.

Engineering GIS Coordinator Melanie Barnett

417-256-7176  melanie.barnett@westplains.gov

Melanie began working for the City of West Plains in October, 2005, and her primary job as Engineering GIS Coordinator is  to create, maintain and update the database information pertaining to the City's infrastructure. This includes the water, sewer, electric and street networks. She also creates GIS maps for City and public use, such as zoning and floodplain maps. Those maps are available at City Hall, and maps are available to view online at http://gis.westplains.net. Melanie is also responsible for commercial and residential addresses issued within the city limits.

Engineering Stormwater Michael McMahon

417-256-7176   stormwater@westplains.gov

North Terra Golf Course Manager Stan Webb

417-256-9824   stan.webb@westplains.gov

Golf Course Manager Stan Webb began working for the City of West Plains on a part-time basis in 2011, and was hired to manage the North Terra Golf Course in 2017. In addition to supervising the course, Stan manages tournaments and leagues at the Course and determines how the course is set up.

Information Technology Technician Tommy Marcak

417-256-7176   tommy.marcak@westplains.gov

West Plains Parks Director Mike Davis

417-256-7304   mike.davis@westplains.gov

Purchasing Director Jeff Shipley

417-256-7176  purchasing@westplains.gov

Sanitation Supervisor Brent Lidgard

417-255-2330

Sanitation Supervisor Brent Lidgard started working for the City of West Plains in March, 1999. Brent is responsible for coordinating residential and commercial routes for refuse and recycling. He also oversees the Transfer Station to ensure that the City is compliant with DNR.

Transportation Director Brian Mitchell

417-256-7176  street_sup@westplains.gov

Transportation Director Brian Mitchell has worked for the City of West Plains since July, 1991. As Transportation Director, Brian is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and future planning for the Street, Construction, Cemetery, and Transit Departments, as well as West Plains Regional Airport. Brian also meets with present and future developers for commercial and residential properties and subdivisions.

Transit Manager Mike Falwell

417-256-1241  mike.falwell@westplains.gov

Utility Supervisor Roger Pendergrass

417-256-7176  utility@westplains.gov

Utility Supervisor Roger Pendergrass first joined the City of West Plains in July, 1995. He began his duties as Utilities Supervisor in April, 2017.