Jonathan Mitchell receives Max Embree Award
Jonathan was born in Alaska and graduated from Junction City High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in public relations and a master’s degree in public administration, both from Kansas State University. He has served as City Manager for the City since early 2009, having previously served as City Administrator in Ellsworth. During his tenure, he has helped the city navigate significant financial challenges, maintaining service levels while restructuring debt, aligning workforce, and growing the local economy. He has played a key role in attracting new development, securing grants from agencies for key infrastructure and creating a capital improvement and municipal equipment plan. He also upgraded the city’s metering technology, created three community improvement districts, revamped the city webpage, and recodified local regulations.
He has served on the KMEA Board of Directors since 2009, is currently serving as Vice President of the Executive Committee, and previously held the positions of Secretary/Treasurer and At-Large member. He has also served on the KMGA Board of Directors for many years and was instrumental in the development of the 2018 KMEA/KMEA Strategic Plan.
Please congratulate Jonathan on the Max Embree Award.
