DEXTER — President of The Dexter Board of Aldermen Tim Aslin said in a news release the board has unanimously selected David Wyman as the new city administrator.
Wyman, a licensed engineer within the state of Missouri, brings a vast list of credentials, according to the press release, which includes a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, a master’s degree in business administration, as well as extensive training and education in leadership and management.
“We went through an application process and went through some interviews,” said Dexter Mayor Jason Banken. “The board decided, along with myself are all in agreement that Dave is the next one and he has accepted the position.”
While working for the Missouri Department of Transportation, Wyman spent 25 years in maintenance, design, construction and administration.
“I look forward to serving the residents of Dexter,” Wyman said. “Except for the years I spent living in Columbia going to college, Stoddard County has always been my home. It will be an honor to work with everyone to improve and develop our community.”
Wyman has been married to his high school sweetheart, Carrie, since 1996. They have a daughter, Kate, who is currently a senior at the University of Missouri, and a son, Joe, who is a junior in high school. They also have several friends and relatives that live within Dexter and the surrounding area.
According to the news release, Wyman’s selection as city administrator makes him only the third administrator in city history. Mark Stidham was the first city administrator appointed by the City of Dexter, and he managed the city for 20 years until he passed away in December 2020. Trevor Pulley was then selected as the second city administrator in April 2021. Pulley worked with the city until his recent decision to resign and move to the City of Cape Girardeau.
Banken spoke about moving forward with Wyman.
“I’m excited. He is a highly educated, qualified candidate. He has thought about doing this job for a long time. It was somewhat to my surprise that he thought about doing this job before because obviously, he was not available before,” said Banken. “I am glad he is interested and he seems like a great candidate to move us forward. We are excited about the future.”
“Over the next year, the City of Dexter will be proudly celebrating 150 years as a city within the state of Missouri. If you look at the City of Dexter’s motto, it states that it has ‘A Bright Future ~ A Proud Past,’” said Wyman. “I am excited for the opportunity to work with a hard-working staff of city employees, a dedicated Board of Aldermen, a devoted mayor, and an entire city full of good people to continue to make this the best place to live in Southeast Missouri.”