Todd Kinskey will take over the job. Kinskey is the planning and development director for Hamilton County, and served as executive director of the Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission.
The city appointed Brian Inderrieden as acting director of planning and community last June after Aaron Sorrell stepped down.
The city of Dayton never explained why Sorrell and his department’s executive secretary, Shannon Hughes, were put on paid leave before they resigned. The city said it does not comment on personnel matters.
Kinskey will manage a budget of about $2.8 million in general fund money and $4.6 million in federal Community Development Block grant dollars and will supervise a staff of 58, the city said.
He brings more than 20 years of experience in master plan development, building and development work and local government, the city said.
“We are excited to have Todd’s experience and leadership caliber join our executive team. His comprehensive knowledge of planning and community development will be of great value as he leads the department forward,” said Dayton City Manager Shelley Dickstein.
The city recently has had some notable retirements and departures.
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Barbara LaBrier, the director of Management and Budget, retired earlier this year after more than 30 years with the city. She was replaced by Diane Shannon, the department’s deputy director.
Kery Gray, director of the City Commission Office, retired at the end of January after about 30 years with the city. Ariel Walker, Mayor Nan Whaley’s senior policy aide, replaced Gray.
Monica Harris was hired earlier this year to be Dayton’s Welcome Dayton coordinator after Melissa Bertolo’s took another job late last year.
Catherine Crosby, the executive director of the Human Relations Council, this year accepted a new position in Toledo.
Erica Fields, the community relations administrator for the council, has been named interim director.
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