The City of Osawatomie has announced a new Director of Public Works, following the retirement of Directory Bill Roseberry. Local resident, Michele Silsbee will assume the role of Director, effective July 5, 2022. In her new role she will manage the City’s Public Works infrastructure and improvement projects, including storm water, street and alley repair and maintenance, parks, cemeteries and the flood protection system.
Silsbee brings over 10 years of public works project management programs. Before her tenure with Osawatomie, Silsbee served as Water Quality Program Coordinator for the City of Olathe, beginning in 2018 and Storm Water Management Coordinator for the City of Hutchinson from 2014 to 2018. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from McPherson College and is currently completing a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and Certificates in City/ County Management and Economic Development from Wichita State University.
