Crest Hill city administrator recommended as new St. Charles city administrator

Mayor Lora Vitek is recommending the appointment of Crest Hill City Administrator Heather McGuire as the next St. Charles city administrator.

Aldermen will vote on her nomination at Monday’s St. Charles City Council meeting. Upon City Council approval, McGuire will start in the position on July 26.

She has served as Crest Hill’s city administrator since 2016. There, she prepared and administered a $44 million annual budget and oversaw several major projects, including construction of a new City Hall, Police Station, Wastewater Treatment Plant and Public Works building, according to a news release from the city of St. Charles.

McGuire also represented Crest Hill on economic development initiatives, meeting with developers and businesses as well as negotiating economic incentives.

“The City Administrator has such an important responsibility to lead the city organization in implementing actions approved by the City Council that will benefit the entire St. Charles community,” Vitek said in the release. “Heather brings solid experience managing municipal departments and projects and I know she will ensure that the city continues to deliver quality services to the residents and businesses of St. Charles.”

McGuire’s appointment comes after St. Charles City Administrator Mark Koenen retired on May 15 after serving the city for 31 years. Director of Finance Chris Minick was appointed interim city administrator while the search for a permanent appointment was conducted.

“I want to thank Chris Minick for leading the city organization throughout the city administrator search process,” Vitek said in the release. “His business acumen and senior management experience assured a smooth transition for the city during this time.”