Oro Valley Welcomes New Town Manager
In an exciting development for Oro Valley, the Town Council has chosen Jeff Wilkins as the new town manager. With nearly three decades of experience in local government across Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, Jeff is set to bring his expertise to our community. He will officially take on the role by July 1, 2023, with the exact start date to be announced soon.
Oro Valley Mayor, Joe Winfield, expressed his enthusiasm: “We are eager to welcome Jeff Wilkins. His extensive experience will be invaluable in helping Oro Valley continue to flourish. The council and I are confident that Jeff’s leadership will mark an exciting new chapter for our town.”
Jeff Wilkins also shared his thoughts on the appointment: “I am honored to be selected by the Town Council. Oro Valley is a community of excellence, and everyone I’ve met has been incredibly welcoming. I look forward to working with the Town Council, staff, and residents to keep Oro Valley a fantastic place to live, work, and play.”
The search for a new town manager began back in September 2022 with the help of consulting firm Ralph Andersen & Associates. This followed the departure of former Town Manager Mary Jacobs. During the interim, Chris Cornelison stepped up as the acting town manager. He will return to his role as deputy town manager once Jeff Wilkins starts his tenure.
About Jeff Wilkins
Jeff Wilkins has dedicated 27 years to serving in local government. His past roles include County Administrator, City Manager, and Director of Administration. He is known for his skills in strategic planning, economic development, and team building.
During his 15-year tenure as County Administrator of Kendall County, Illinois, he helped the county through a period of rapid growth. Jeff played a key role in projects like courthouse and jail expansions and was instrumental in launching Kendall Area Transit, the county’s first public transportation system.
Jeff holds a master’s degree from Indiana University and a bachelor’s degree from DePauw University. He and his wife, Gina, are proud parents of two children and share their home with two rescue dogs and a cat.
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