City Manager Toby Dougherty announced Monday the appointment of Jeff Crispin as the new assistant utilities director for the city of Hays. He will assume his duties Oct. 26.

Crispin has a bachelor’s degree in business management from Fort Hays State University. He has been in retail management for over 22 years, during which time he has proven himself to be an innovated leader with great operational oversight.

“Jeff will bring collaborative leadership, a talent for building and nurturing relationships, and great administrative skills to the position,” the city said in a news release.