This role is one of two deputy city manager positions at the city and oversees departments
VANCOUVER – After conducting an extensive national search, City Manager Lon Pluckhahn has extended an offer to Jeff Towery to fill the city’s vacant deputy city manager position.
This role is one of two deputy city manager positions at the city and oversees departments including Economic Prosperity and Housing, Community Development, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, Public Works, and the Policy and Program Management Division of the City Manager’s Office.
“I am pleased to welcome Jeff Towery to our team. His decades of leadership in local government, deep commitment to public service, and proven ability to foster strong community partnerships make him an invaluable addition,” said City Manager Lon Pluckhahn. “Jeff’s extensive experience, from city management to strategic policy development, reflects his dedication to building thriving and sustainable communities — qualities that make him an exceptional fit for Vancouver’s future.”
Towery is currently the city manager for the city of McMinnville, OR, a position he has held since 2017. Prior to that, he was the assistant city manager for the city of Springfield, OR. He has a Master of Public Administration degree from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Montana State University. He has served on a variety of boards and committees for several professional and community organizations, including the International City/County Management Association, the Oregon Chapter of ICMA, United Way, and Rotary (full bio is attached).
The city is working out the final details with Towery and will post an update with his start date when it is available.
Information provided by the city of Vancouver.
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