City Manager Toby Dougherty has announced the appointment of Johnny O’Connor as the new Director of Utilities for the City of Hays. O’Connor is currently serving as the Assistant Director of Utilities.

In announcing the appointment, City Manager Dougherty stated, “Johnny has a strong background in the water/wastewater field as well as excellent leadership, management, and organizational skills.”

O’Connor started his employment with the City of Hays November 10, 2014, as the Assistant Director of Utilities. Before joining the City of Hays, O’Connor worked as the City Superintendent of Attica, Kan. and as the Operation Supervisor for the City of Wichita. He received his Master of Business Administration from Friends University.